Today is a federal holiday, officially observed as Columbus Day in Massachusetts, but some cities and towns choose to recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Massachusetts Democratic Gov. Maura Healey has reportedly said she has declined to give SNAP recipient data to the Trump ...

Massachusetts State Police are increasing enforcement this week as part of a multistate effort to crack down on dangerous ...

A town’s motto can reveal exactly what’s charming about the place, and it’s also shorthand for its unique quirks. Northampton, in western Massachusetts, isn’t the only place in the Bay State to grab a ...

Good morning. We’re Jessica Ma and Angela Mathew, two Globe correspondents here to explain the debate over redesigning the Massachusetts state flag — and to show you some of the more lighthearted ...

Wellesley is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, and one of the richest cities in the state. The median household income here is over $250,000 per year, while the mean income is $367,801.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Massachusetts's primary election, with several important races up and down the ballot, is less than a week away. The Sept. 1 ...

Massachusetts voters broadly support eliminating civil deadlines for childhood sexual abuse claims. A revival window is crucial for survivors whose claims have already expired. Survivors should seek ...

On March 26th, 2026, the U.S. Census Bureau released its Vintage 2025 population estimates for July 1, 2024 through July 1, 2025 for Massachusetts and U.S. counties, which includes total population ...

Nearly 1 million HealthCare.gov enrollees who paid full price are getting $500 checks. See who qualifies and how to avoid scams tied to the payments. New CPSC recalls cover Amazon baby bath seats and ...

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