3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (42+ words) Twenty-five people from around the world officially became U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony at Western New England University in Springfield. Twenty-five people from around the world officially became U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony at Western New England University in Springfield....

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (377+ words) Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña was arraigned on a grand jury indictment Thursday on charges related to COVID relief fraud, though he did not physically appear in court. DePeña requested that his appearance be waived, which was granted. His attorney, Neil…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (18+ words) Polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Learn more: https://www.wpri.com/news/elections/massachusetts-primary-day-what-to-know-if-youre-going-to-vote/...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (965+ words) U.S. Sen. Ed Markey faces a competitive Democratic primary challenge from U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton in his bid for a third full term. The contest ties together two recurring themes in Democratic primaries this year: progressives vs. moderates, and longtime incumbents vs....

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (416+ words) Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is preparing to bring New England governors together to examine whether advanced nuclear and fusion technologies could help lower electric bills. Healey will host a regional summit on Sept. 30 at UMass Lowell's Rist Institute for Sustainability…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (54+ words) Thirty Massachusetts nonprofits deemed at high risk of terrorist or extremist violence have been awarded over $3 million in federal funds to upgrade security at their facilities. Thirty Massachusetts nonprofits deemed at high risk of terrorist or extremist violence have been…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (365+ words) City officials are defending Lawrence's financial health after what they described as misleading claims that Mayor Brian DePeña's recent personal legal matter has put the city's finances at risk. Lawrence city council keeps discussion of mayor's federal charges open to…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (488+ words) As students head back to school, Massachusetts is rolling out new guidance for what schools and childcare centers should do if ICE agents arrive on campus. As schools across Massachusetts prepare to welcome students back and adjust to new responsibilities…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (267+ words) Two more Massachusetts communities are ending their use of Flock Safety license plate reader cameras amid growing scrutiny of the technology and how law enforcement uses it. The Auburn Police Department announced at midnight Tuesday that it has terminated its…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (543+ words) Massachusetts lawmakers may be poised to make a major shift in energy policy after the Senate approved an amendment that would stop treating wood-burning biomass like wind, solar, and geothermal — and would end the subsidies tied to it. The proposal…...