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Healey refuses to tap $8 billion rainy day fund to...

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2025/10/30

The governor is releasing $4 million from another state account to double the state’s November payment to food banks. But she said tapping the rainy day fund would open the floodgates to other requests during the federal government shutdown.

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When public art is hard to find

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2025/10/30

In her latest check-in with the Boston Public Art Triennial, WBUR's Amelia Mason visited Charlestown and Mattapan and saw two works that required initiative from the viewer.

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How tiny drones inspired by bats could save lives in...

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2025/10/30

Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are developing tiny drones inspired by bats for search and rescue missions. The aerial robots use echolocation, like bats, to navigate in dark and challenging conditions.

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SNAP users account for 20% of grocery sales in Mass....

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2025/10/30

As more than 1 million SNAP recipients in Massachusetts brace for their food benefits to run out Saturday due to the government shutdown, businesses who count on these customers are also girding for a loss.

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Who is running for the 6th Congressional District in...

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2025/10/30

After U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton announced he would be challenging U.S. Sen. Ed Markey in the next election, a slew of hopefuls have declared their intention to run for the seat, which represents the North Shore from Lynn to the New Hampshire border, and stretches west to the Merrimack Valley.

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Our favorite local music this month

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2025/10/30

From meditative new chapter from a favorite musician to a '90s alt-rock inspired album that explores the modern age, our music critics share their favorite local new music.

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Quincy mayor offers to cut planned salary increase to...

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2025/10/29

Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch said he'll reduce an approved pay raise, saying in a statement that he understands “from talking to residents the feeling that the salary jump went too far.”

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Family will seek 'voluntary departure' for Everett...

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2025/10/29

The family of the 13-year-old Everett boy detained by ICE earlier this month is pursuing the legal option to return him to their home country of Brazil.

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MFA resolves ownership for vessels by enslaved potter...

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2025/10/29

In a notable agreement, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston has returned two monumental stoneware vessels to the descendants of the enslaved man who made them.

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In a ‘State of Schools,’ Boston mayor highlights...

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2025/10/29

Addressing a packed auditorium full of city and school leaders at the new Josiah Quincy Upper School in Chinatown, Mayor Wu emphasized community-building while pledging to raise the bar on student expectations.

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By the numbers: Who will be affected in Mass. if food...

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2025/10/29

The country’s largest food assistance program is set to lapse on Nov. 1 if the federal government shutdown continues. That will impact almost 1.1 million people in more than 655,000 households across Massachusetts.

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Head Start agencies in Mass. expect cuts to programs...

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2025/10/29

In Massachusetts, six Head Start agencies won't get their funding on Nov. 1 if the shutdown continues. Advocates and state leaders are worried that children and their families will suffer.

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State House leaders say they won't use rainy day fund...

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2025/10/29

Top Massachusetts House Democrats made clear Wednesday that they do not plan to turn to Massachusetts’ massive rainy day fund to bail out federal food assistance benefits that are set to run out of cash this week because of the federal government shutdown.

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Forecast: A shot of rain before a windy Halloween...

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2025/10/29

As the storm exits Friday, it drags in some serious wind behind it. Expect decorations flying, leaves swirling and inflatables flopping.

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Western Mass. aide to Healey charged with trafficking...

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2025/10/29

A western Massachusetts aide to Gov. Maura Healey was arrested Tuesday evening after authorities said they seized eight kilograms of cocaine that were to be delivered to him at a state office building, according to the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office.

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Chris Lambton launches campaign for State House seat...

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2025/10/29

Lambton, a 48-year-old member of the Dennis Select Board, is one of the first local officials to announce a campaign for the House district that covers Brewster, Dennis and parts of Yarmouth. The seat is currently held by Rep. Chris Flanagan, a second-term Democrat who pleaded not guilty to federal fraud charges earlier this year.

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What to know about the pay transparency rules taking...

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2025/10/29

As part of a pay transparency law signed by Gov. Maura Healey last year, new rules take effect Wednesday in Massachusetts requiring employers with 25 or more workers to include wage or salary range information in all job listings.

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Former police officer accused of killing Sandra...

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2025/10/29

A former Massachusetts police officer, who earlier pleaded not guilty to killing a woman he is accused of sexually exploiting when she was underage, faces an additional charge of causing the death of her unborn son. Matthew Farwell was indicted Tuesday on one charge in the death of Sandra Birchmore's unborn son.

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5 things to do this weekend, including Halloween at...

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2025/10/29

Plus, a screening of the silent film "Nosferatu" and a spooky tour of The Old Manse in Concord.

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You don’t have to go to Salem for Halloween fun....

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2025/10/29

Looking for a dose of Halloween magic in Boston? While Salem’s spooky history often steals the spotlight, there’s no need to travel north for some haunted fun. From eerie tours to creative parties, Boston boasts plenty of its own goosebump-worthy happenings.

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