Massachusetts
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Boston Globe Halts Print, First Time in 153 Years Amid Blizzard
The Boston Globe did not print its physical newspaper on February 24, 2026, marking the first time in 153 years. A record-breaking blizzard forced the unprecedented halt, highlighting the paper’s digital shift.
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Massachusetts Schools Brace for Closures Amid Blizzard Warning
Massachusetts schools are poised for widespread closures and delays on Monday, February 23, as a major blizzard is expected to bring up to two feet of snow and hazardous conditions. Residents are urged to monitor local announcements.
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Salem, MA to Raise Snow Clearing Fines Amid Winter Woes
Salem, Massachusetts officials are considering a significant increase in daily fines for property owners who fail to clear snow from sidewalks, a move aimed at improving pedestrian safety after recent heavy snowfall.
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Massachusetts AG Faces Decision in Felony Murder Habeas Corpus Challenge
A federal judge is reviewing a habeas corpus petition from Danny Rogers, serving life without parole for a felony murder conviction stemming from a 2007 shoplifting incident, as Massachusetts’ Attorney General Andrea J. Campbell’s office prepares its response by February…
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Email Error Fuels Legal Battle in O’Keefe Wrongful Death Claim
A Massachusetts wrongful death lawsuit against Karen Read faces a new procedural hurdle as lawyers spar over an inadvertently sent ‘reply all’ email, raising questions of attorney-client privilege ahead of a crucial hearing.
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Major Winter Storm Blankets Massachusetts, Causes Fatalities and Widespread Disruption
A powerful winter storm, described as the biggest in four years, has blanketed Massachusetts and neighboring states with up to 22 inches of snow, leading to one confirmed fatality, widespread travel disruptions, and numerous school and business closures. Officials urge…
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Minimum Wage 2026: A Patchwork of State Hikes Amidst Federal Stagnation
As 2026 unfolds, the landscape of minimum wage across the United States presents a complex picture of varied state-level increases contrasting sharply with a long-stagnant federal rate. While some states have implemented automatic cost-of-living adjustments or legislative hikes, others, like…
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Eversource Energy: Navigating Challenges and Rate Hikes
Eversource Energy faces analyst downgrades and customer concerns over increasing gas rates, prompting legislative scrutiny and reforms.
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Deadly Fire at Gabriel House in Fall River Claims Nine Lives
A devastating fire at the Gabriel House assisted living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, has claimed nine lives and injured dozens. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze.
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Karen Read Acquitted of All Charges Except OUI: A Verdict Shakes Massachusetts
Karen Read was acquitted of murder and manslaughter charges but found guilty of operating under the influence in the high-profile case of her boyfriend’s death.