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February 3

Families of 3 Massachusetts women who died at Belize resort file $100m lawsuit against hotel, Expedia: report

Families of three Massachusetts women who died from carbon monoxide poisoning at a Belize resort have filed a $100 million wrongful death lawsuit.

February 3

Popular chip brand exits coastal hometown after decades as workers face layoffs

Cape Cod chips' plant in Hyannis is closing after 40+ years, leaving New Englanders heartbroken. Campbell's is moving production elsewhere, which will affect 49 workers.

February 3

Four defendants, including 2 Venezuelans, allegedly used 115 stolen identities in massive food stamp fraud

Four people allegedly used 115 stolen identities in $1 million food stamps and pandemic unemployment fraud scheme, including Venezuelan nationals.

February 2

Massachusetts man using blowtorch on roof to melt ice sets home on fire

A Massachusetts homeowner accidentally ignited a house fire using a blowtorch to melt ice that had built up on his roof during brutal winter weather.

January 31

Coast Guard suspends search for survivors after fishing boat sinks off Massachusetts; 1 body recovered

The Coast Guard suspended its search Saturday after the fishing vessel Lily Jean reportedly sank off Cape Ann with seven aboard, including an NOAA observer.

January 30

Massachusetts governor addresses missing fishing boat and crew off Gloucester coast

Gov. Maura Healey provides an update on the 72-foot commercial fishing vessel Lily Jean that sank Friday with seven people on board. (Credit: WFXT)

January 29

DHS punches back at Moulton for 'inciting rioters' with 'gross' ICE remarks

Department of Homeland Security fired back at Rep. Seth Moulton for defending Nazi comparisons to ICE, calling his rhetoric "gross" and dangerous to officers.

January 28

Moulton says ICE comparisons to Nazi Germany are not extreme in CNN interview

Rep. Seth Moulton compared ICE to Nazi Germany's Gestapo amid growing criticism of Trump administration immigration enforcement tactics.

January 15

Massachusetts town faces lawsuit for allowing criminal immigrant, sex offender to renew business license

A teen worker allegedly assaulted at Hillers Pizza sues town officials, claiming they ignored offender's criminal history when renewing a business license.

January 10

Marijuana consumption set to expand into yoga studios, theaters, other venues in blue state

Massachusetts approves on-site cannabis consumption at licensed businesses, including yoga studios and theaters. New social consumption rules are taking effect.