Reading up, math flat, science down: Massachusetts’ latest statewide test scores show the pandemic’s grip on student learning hasn’t fully loosened, with some local districts scoring far below the state average.The 2025 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System results show that students across the state are still...
A Dominican national who fled the U.S. after a fatal shooting at a Lawrence house party in 2022 was held without bail during his arraignment on a murder charge in superior court on Monday, the Essex County District Attorney’s Office announced.Jose Luis Sanchez, 27, pleaded...
Northampton - Talking with loved ones about death care choices can be daunting but is highly recommended. Clarity in stating what is wanted and what is not wanted before a need occurs, provides useful guidance to family members who may need to implement a plan...
SPRINGFIELD – Nine vacant parcels of land will be used to expand a park by roughly a half-acre, as well as create a second “pocket park” in two neighborhoods in the city.Eight of the lots are adjacent and run along Morris and Main streets in...
Boston police have released photos of a group of men they believe were involved in a homophobic attack on a gay couple near a Mattapan liquor store earlier this month. On Sept. 13, Boston police responded to 550 River St. around 7:45 p.m. for a...
BRAINTREE - Although it wasn’t without its faults, and it took eight games to arrive, Braintree boys soccer got its first win of the season Monday night, 2-1, over Walpole.1/9Braintree and Walpole Boys Soccer If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Move over neutrals, 2025 is the year of pink, and UGG is learning the charge with a seriously cozy collection that’s as sweet as it is stylish. Whether you’re into soft pastels or bold fuchsia, UGG’s latest lineup has something to make your feet—and your...
Imagine this: Crisp autumn air, a cozy blanket, a hot drink in hand, and the warm glow of a fire pit. That’s exactly what you get with the Latitude Run Laurean 25” H x 43” W Propane Fire Table, now on sale at Wayfair. And...
BOSTON — For the first time in the preseason, the Bruins had most of their regulars in the lineup for Monday’s game against the Flyers at TD Garden.That included Charlie McAvoy and David Pastrnak, the Bruins’ de facto co-captains, who are each wearing alternates’ “A’s”...
An accessory dwelling unit built behind a single-family home in Massachusetts. (Courtesy Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities)Executive Office of Housing and Livable CommunitiesAcross the four counties of Western Massachusetts, most communities are so far slow to adopt accessory dwelling units, according to a...
