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1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (59+ words) John Fort, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees and the Refugee Camp All-Stars among others, has died at age 50. He was found dead Monday afternoon in his home in Chilmark, Massachusetts, according to police. Read more:…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (933+ words) With artificial-intelligence startups attracting two-thirds of all US venture capital funding last year, entrepreneurs in Massachusetts have seen the state's share of VC dollars shrinking. Despite some prominent success stories, including AI music generator Suno and AI model developer Liquid…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (348+ words) It's no secret Trump-era policies are draining investments and jobs away from the clean-tech sector in Massachusetts and other states. Now there is a tally of the economic damage. One big reason Massachusetts ranks so high: offshore wind. Climate Power…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (262+ words) Hurlbut spent multiple decades as principal of the Park School in Brookline and as executive director of the Cambridge Community Foundation. Bob Hurlbut, Jr., dedicated to the Cambridge community Robert S. Hurlbut Jr., an exceptionally devoted and hardworking member of the…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (477+ words) by Carolyn Cross | Jan 11, 2026 | People, Science | 0 comments There aren't many scientists whose influence radiates so widely that millions benefit from their work without ever hearing their name. Yet that is precisely the impact Professor Tayyaba Hasan has had on the…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (1750+ words) Massachusetts might not be the first state that comes to mind when you think of finger-licking barbecue, but hidden throughout the Bay State are some seriously smoky treasures that rival anything you'd find down South. Forget those big-name chains with…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (241+ words) Firefighters sprang into action Tuesday afternoon when a golden retriever fell through the ice at a pond in Chatham, Massachusetts. They said the incidents are rare, but it's important to stay prepared. According to the Chatham Fire Department, crews were…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (962+ words) The state commission charged with oversight of Massachusetts police decertified five former officers from around the state, including a former deputy police chief convicted last year of raping a teenage girl while serving as a school resource officer. Former Hopkinton…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (881+ words) Kentucky Governor "Not Satisfied" With Medical Marijuana Access Rollout, But Expects Pace To "Pick Up Significantly" In 2026 GOP Congressman Dismisses Concerns About Marijuana Rescheduling Delay, Saying Trump Made It "Very Clear" DOJ Must Act New Florida Bill Would Legalize Recreational…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (542+ words) Enrollment in Massachusetts K-12 public schools'has dropped to'its lowest level in three decades. The drop in students for the 2025-2026 school year'reflects one of the largest enrollment declines since the Covid-19 pandemic, newly released data from the state shows. While there are…...