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Home hospital care brings ‘phenomenal’ benefits to patients and providers, study finds

January 13, 2024

Home hospital care brings ‘phenomenal’ benefits to patients and providers, study finds

A growing number of patients and providers are heralding the benefits of bringing hospital care into homes — but a lack of permanent federal funding could put such programs at risk.

Massachusetts truck driver involved in fatal crash that killed 7 wants license back

January 12, 2024

Massachusetts truck driver involved in fatal crash that killed 7 wants license back

Volodymyr Zhukovskyy, a truck driver from Ukraine acquitted of causing the deaths of seven motorcyclists in New Hampshire, is seeking to regain his driving privileges.

Meet the American who turned ice into gold, Frederic Tudor, saw global commodity in winter ponds

January 12, 2024

Meet the American who turned ice into gold, Frederic Tudor, saw global commodity in winter ponds

"Ice King" Frederic Tudor, of Boston, Massachusetts created a new industry by cutting ice from New England ponds then shipping it around the world, changing global commerce and tastes.

Boston police commander reaches $2.4 million settlement in gender discrimination lawsuit

January 10, 2024

Boston police commander reaches $2.4 million settlement in gender discrimination lawsuit

The first woman to attain the rank of deputy superintendent in Boston's police department has reached a $2.4 million settlement in a gender discrimination case.

Winter storm hammers East Coast, leaves hundreds of thousands without power

January 10, 2024

Winter storm hammers East Coast, leaves hundreds of thousands without power

Forecasters are anticipating “widespread hazardous weather impacts Wednesday following a powerful winter storm in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu proposes measures to address city's housing shortage

January 10, 2024

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu proposes measures to address city's housing shortage

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu proposed measures to make it easier for homeowners to create smaller, independent living units in their homes or yards on Tuesday.

Massachusetts Gov. Healey announces $375M in budget cuts amid anticipated shortfall

January 8, 2024

Massachusetts Gov. Healey announces $375M in budget cuts amid anticipated shortfall

Democratic Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced Monday $375 million in budget cuts as the Bay State grapples with a likely budget shortfall of about $1 billion.

Keeping pets safe in the cold: 5 key tips for protecting your furry friend this winter

January 7, 2024

Keeping pets safe in the cold: 5 key tips for protecting your furry friend this winter

Pet safety is important during the winter season. A veterinarian gives his top five tips for how to keep your pets safe during the cold temperatures.

Flooding at Massachusetts hospital disrupts fertility treatment services for 200 patients

January 5, 2024

Flooding at Massachusetts hospital disrupts fertility treatment services for 200 patients

A burst water main at Boston's Brigham and Women’s Hospital on Christmas Eve has disrupted services for approximately 200 patients seeking fertility treatments.

In Massachusetts, first offshore wind farm begins transmitting electricity to grid

January 3, 2024

In Massachusetts, first offshore wind farm begins transmitting electricity to grid

Two large offshore wind farms in the United States, Vineyard Wind and South Fork Wind, have sent electricity to the grid for the first time, officials say.