From the migrant shelter crisis and the exploding cost and availability of housing to a renewed debate over a gun violence reduction bill and efforts to tackle prescription drug prices, the Massachusetts Legislature faced no shortage of challenges in 2023.Now, as the majority-Democrat body heads...
Legislation providing in vitro fertilization therapy to LGBTQ+ Massachusetts veterans faces a January hearing. The federal Veterans Administration does not allow such therapy to veterans in same-sex marriages.The Healey administration filed legislation called the Hero Act to provide a range of services to Massachusetts veterans,...
SPRINGFIELD — Chicopee Fire Chief Dan Stamborski had the pleasure of working alongside his father when they were both on the force. He then endured the heartache of watching his dad die because of his time on the force.Robert Stamborski served as an EMT and...
LOS ANGELES — The Celtics continue to pour it on offensively as they’ll come home to Boston after a 3-1 West Coast road trip. Jrue Holiday said they played pretty well, though he wishes they could’ve come away with four wins instead. Still, it was an...
WESTFIELD — In a 10-3 vote, the City Council last week rejected a proposal to use Community Preservation Act funds to build a playground at the new elementary school being built on Franklin Street.The Community Preservation Commission voted in favor of funding the project at...
Dear Annie: I wanted to make a comment on your recent response to the article, “My husband wants to limit how much we spend on sick pets.” Although I wholeheartedly agree with your response to consult with the writer’s partner prior to getting an animal,...
Dear Readers: As I offer my 20th annual year-end “charity roundup,” I’d like to remind readers that while charity truly does begin at home, it need not stay there.Those who can afford to share their material wealth should give abundantly, donating locally to the local...
It’s time to grab your tickets and check to see if you’re a big winner! The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to rise after one lucky winner in California won $1.73 billion in the October 11 drawing. Is this your lucky night?Here are Monday’s winning lottery...
There weren’t many questions left about this Celtics team entering a daunting four-game road trip last week but road play was one of them. Boston is an undefeated group at home this year but had been largely mediocre on the road. Some of those issues...
LOS ANGELES — The Celtics have long been about sacrifice to start the season — and for good reason. They’ve been praised for having one of the most talented top-6 rotations in the league. But there are only so many possessions to go around, so counting...
