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July 29, 2022

MA Republican Governor Charles Baker signs bill protecting abortion rights

The Massachusetts governor has signed a bill that will protect access to abortion in the state. The legislation follows the recent Roe v. Wade ruling by the Supreme Court.

July 28, 2022

Massachusetts high court allows lawsuit regarding sex abuse to proceed

A now deceased Roman Catholic bishop allegedly sexually abused a former alter boy. Now the former alter boy has filed a lawsuit against the church.

July 27, 2022

Massive humpback whale body slams boat in Massachusetts

An incredible video shows the moment when a massive humpback whale leaps onto a fishing boat in Massachusetts.

July 27, 2022

Massachusetts compromise bill expanding abortion rights sent to governor's desk

A Massachusetts compromise bill seeking to expand reproductive rights and medical treatment for gender dysphoria was approved by state lawmakers Tuesday.

July 27, 2022

Massachusetts police dog fatally shot by man barricaded in his home

A MA police dog was shot and killed by a man on Tuesday. The 11-year-old Belgian malinois was shot by a 38-year-old man. He was the first state police dog to die in the line of duty.

July 26, 2022

Weekend shark sightings close East Coast beaches again

Shark sightings in Massachusetts and New York forced more beachgoers out of the water. There have been six confirmed sightings off Cape Cod in the past two days.

July 26, 2022

In Cape Cod community, true-crime authors can't speak out about a true crime there

Two authors with new books out about a 1968 murder spree in Provincetown, Mass., were unable to take part in events this summer in Cape Cod related to the true crime, due to angry social media posts.

July 25, 2022

Massachusetts DA responds to white supremacist group activity in Boston

A Massachusetts district attorney added two new positions to prosecute civil rights cases. The decision came as more cases are expected with the election looming.

July 25, 2022

Breaching whale jumps out of ocean and lands on top of a Massachusetts fishing boat

Shocking video shows a whale soaring out of the water and crashing into the bow of a fishing boat in Massachusetts on Sunday. No Injuries were reported, however.

July 23, 2022

Cape Cod sharks keep close to shores: 11 sightings in past two days

Multiple sharks were sighted off of Massachusetts' Cape Cod this week. The National Park Service warns visitors to "be shark smart" as the season continues.