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November 21, 2023

On this day in history, November 21, 1864, Abraham Lincoln 'pens' letter to Mrs. Bixby

Abraham Lincoln, on this day in history, Nov. 21, 1864, supposedly sent sincerest condolences to Lydia Bixby, who allegedly lost five sons in the Civil War. The letter is not without controversy.

November 20, 2023

Massachusetts forms statewide hate crimes task force

The Massachusetts State Police has formed its "Hate Crimes Awareness and Response Team," Democratic Gov. Maura Healey announced Monday.

November 20, 2023

Massachusetts to let homeless families camp in state transportation building as shelter system overflows

Massachusetts announced Monday its plans to allow homeless families to stay overnight in the state transportation buildings as the state grapples with a shortage of shelter space.

November 20, 2023

On this day in history, November 20, 1925, Robert F. Kennedy is born in Massachusetts

Robert F. "Bobby" Kennedy was born on this day in history, Nov. 20, 1925. The younger brother of John F. Kennedy eventually would serve as U.S. attorney general and in the Senate.

November 19, 2023

Jesus teaches others the true meaning of wealth in Bible verse, says faith leader

Dr. James Spencer, faith leader and president of the D. L. Moody Center in Massachusetts, reflects on Mark 10:13-16, the story of "The Little Children and Jesus" — and what wealth truly means.

November 17, 2023

Northern Massachusetts hospital warns over 400 patients of potential hepatitis, HIV exposure

Massachusetts' Salem Hospital reported Wednesday that approximately 450 endoscopy patients may have been exposed to hepatitis and HIV over a two-year period.

November 17, 2023

Boston's Logan Airport not 'appropriate place' to house displaced migrants, Massport CEO says

Massport interim CEO Ed Freni told reporters Friday that Logan Airport in Boston is "not an appropriate place" to house an influx of migrants in the area.

November 17, 2023

Former Massachusetts state senator indicted in COVID relief fraud scheme worth over $30K

Republican former Massachusetts state Sen. Dean Tran has been indicted in connection with a scheme that netted him over $30,000 in fraudulently-obtained pandemic relief funds.

November 17, 2023

Meet the American who gave the nation our Thanksgiving origin story: Pilgrim Edward Winslow

Mayflower passenger Edward Winslow wrote the only contemporary account of the Pilgrims' first year in Plymouth, including the story of the first Thanksgiving in 1621.

November 17, 2023

MA legislative session closes without deal on $250 million emergency homeless shelter funding

Massachusetts lawmakers ended their formal session for the year without reaching an agreement on a $250 million spending bill for emergency shelters strained by homeless families.