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In Cambridge ,coyotes are just another neighbor
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (945+ words) Alex Amend was driving an Uber on Concord Street in North Cambridge in the wee hours one morning in November when he spotted an animal scurrying out of sight in his peripheral vision. A dog, he thought at first. Then…...
2026 is the year Massachusetts real estate finally accepts the new normal
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (1324+ words) For years, the Greater Boston real estate market has been defined by a stubborn stalemate that goes beyond the usual supply-demand imbalance of housing inventory. Buyers waited for pandemic-era low interest rates to return, while sellers clung to their golden…...
Massachusetts education in 2025, in charts.
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (762+ words) The year 2025 returned President Trump to office with a renewed focus on reshaping the federal government's role in education, brought another year of dispiriting post-pandemic achievement data, and saw worries about cellphones in school spread across the country. Here's a…...
What’s open, what’s closed in Massachusetts on New Year’s Eve 2025?
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (420+ words) New Year's Eve is a time to reflect on the past year and look forward to everything next year has to hold. Although not officially a holiday, people should anticipate that some businesses and public services may operate on different…...
Quincy's changing food scenes. What open and what closed in 2025?
8+ hour, 18+ min ago (105+ words) Quincy's restaurant scene grew in 2025, particularly with diverse new Asian and American eateries. Several restaurants opened, including Vang Coffee Bar, Bayao Cafe, Drifters Kitchen and Bar, Somenya, ... Quincy's changing food scenes. What open and what closed in 2025? While Quincy said…...
Cambridge United v Walsall
12+ hour, 5+ min ago (182+ words) Cambridge have lost each of their last six home Football League games on New Year's Day, since a 2-1 victory over Bradford City in 1977. This will be the first Football League meeting between ... - Position 4, 5, 6, 7 : Promotion Play-off Please Note: All times UK....
Massachusetts rural health care gets $162 million
12+ hour, 7+ min ago (515+ words) Massachusetts secured about $162 million in federal dollars Monday to bolster rural health care, part of the first round of funding released in a five-year program. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced it had awarded money to all 50 states through…...
Event will bring families, providers together for maternal health dialogue in Springfield
12+ hour, 36+ min ago (190+ words) SPRINGFIELD " Springfield's Department of Health and Human Services will host a Birth Justice Community Forum Jan. 8 to address inequities in pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care. Organizers said the forum will focus on sharing real-life experiences and finding fair, community-based solutions…...
Somerville defeats Perth Amboy Magnet - Boys basketball recap
12+ hour, 42+ min ago (114+ words) Somerville used a balanced scoring attack to cruise past Perth Amboy Magnet 58-23 in Somerville. James Hampton led the way for Somerville (5-1) with 16 points, while Tim LaCanna added 14. Somerville took control early, outscoring Perth Amboy Magnet 18-11 in the first quarter. The…...
Two drink drivers lose their licence just days before Christmas
13+ hour, 28+ min ago (268+ words) Two motorists in Cambridge have been banned from driving after being caught over the legal alcohol limit just days before Christmas. Javan Kirwa, 23, of Fen Road, Cambridge, was stopped by officers just after 3am on 18 December after failing to stop in…...