Massachusetts - Page 55

August 8, 2024

Massachusetts rape suspect wanted for decades-old crimes captured after police chase in Los Angeles

August 7, 2024

Massachusetts man dies after rescue from New Hampshire hike by Black Hawk helicopter

The New Hampshire National Guard was deployed after a 52-year-old man from Massachusetts experienced a medical emergency while hiking with his family.

August 4, 2024

Massachusetts bill redefining parenthood, stripping away 'mother,' 'father,' could soon be state law

The Massachusetts Parentage Act redefines who is considered a parent to expand protections for LGBTQ families. Critics say the bill will hurt children.

July 31, 2024

Migrant crisis projected to cost Massachusetts taxpayers $1.8 billion over next two years

A report from the Center for Immigration Studies projected that Massachusetts’ officials are going to cost taxpayers $1.8 billion after supporting migrants for two years.

July 31, 2024

Massachusetts shelter program that houses migrants has had over 300 'serious incident’ reports this year

A Massachusetts migrant family shelter program reported over 300 "serious" incidents this year according to a "very disturbing" new report, something deemed a "huge failure."

July 31, 2024

Emhoff hobnobs on Nantucket while fishermen reel from wind turbine 'disaster'

A New England fishermen's association is calling attention to second gentleman Doug Emhoff's fundraising trip to Nantucket as fishermen deal with the aftermath of a wind turbine disaster.

July 30, 2024

Angler arrested after catching 14 oversized fish: 'Caught red-handed'

A Massachusetts fisherman reeled in 14 illegally-sized striped bass in New Hampshire, which led to his arrest. A series of reports were made by the fishing community.

July 28, 2024

Nearly half a million working-age Massachusetts residents lack English proficiency: report

Over 450,000 Massachusetts residents have limited English-language proficiency, a new report finds. The influx of migrants warrants an urgent need to expand access to services.

July 22, 2024

Meet the American who popularized Chinese food in the US: immigrant chef Joyce Chen

Joyce Chen escaped from Beijing in 1949 ahead of the communist takeover of China. She carved out an unexpected career in the United States by popularizing Chinese food.

July 19, 2024

On this day in history, July 19, 1969, former Kennedy aide killed in 'Chappaquiddick incident'

Mary Jo Kopechne's drowned body was discovered in Sen. Ted Kennedy's overturned car on this day in history, July 19, 1969. The event became known as the "Chappaquiddick incident."