Local groups report major spike in ICE detentions around Massachusetts
From people with no criminal records, claims of mistaken identity, to one person with a sex crime charge against a child: immigration enforcement is up. And locals are wary.
Before the American Revolution, these Massachusetts publishers rebelled in print
Newspapers like the Massachusetts Spy published bold, new ideas — and the shortcomings of their British leaders.
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Cannabis competitor flowering in convenience stores
Reformers urge lawmakers to force regulation of hemp-based products. -
Real ID deadline flew by smoothly at Logan
Some were “pleasantly surprised” by how the first day went as the long-awaited ID requirement started Wednesday. -
Mass. Senate president Spilka interested in removing cellphones from classrooms
The Senate president wants Massachusetts to consider making schools cellphone-free in an effort to eliminate distractions in the classroom. -
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