Some Massachusetts Schools Delay Return From Winter Break For COVID Testing
Some schools will be closed to start the week to accommodate COVID testing after winter break.
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Some schools will be closed to start the week to accommodate COVID testing after winter break.
The Massachusetts Teachers Association is not satisfied with the Baker Administration's effort to get rapid COVID-19 tests to educators and school staff before the return from the holiday break.
All 75,000 students and 18,000 employees at the University of Massachusetts will be required to get a COVID vaccine booster in early 2022.
A growing number of colleges in the Boston area are requiring students and staff to get a coronavirus vaccine booster shot for the spring.
"The award program seeks to highlight student achievement," according to a memo from Education Commissioner Jeff Riley.
The dining and housing fees will also go up.
Republican Gov. Charlie Baker has 10 days to decide whether to sign the bill into law.
The state Department of Education has approved part of a Boston school's request for remote learning days to count towards the school year requirement.
The face mask mandate for Massachusetts K-12 public schools has been extended again.
U.S. News & World Report ranked two schools from Massachusetts as the best universities across the globe.
Public schools in Melrose are working to "deemphasize" Halloween activities in the classroom this year.
It doesn't mean masks will be coming off inside the building right away.
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered the National Guard to help with possible staff shortages in the state's prison system and COVID testing at schools.
Some schools say they are seeing more behavior issues in classrooms this year and the pandemic may be to blame.
Marta García is the 2022 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year.
Businesses in Massachusetts are getting more creative to deal with the shortage of pennies.
Judith Lord, 22, was found dead in her Concord, New Hampshire apartment in May 1975. Her young son was found in the next room.
The Boston Red Sox have made a move, trading for pitcher Sonny Gray in exchange for two prospects and cash.
Three Patriots legends are among 26 modern era semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
As we look toward mid-December into January, the door is opening for some potentially significant winter weather.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
A new study finds that simply having a HEPA air purifier in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
Michael Proctor, the disgraced lead investigator in Karen Read's high-profile case, has dropped his appeal to the Civil Service Commission and is no longer seeking to get his job back with Massachusetts State Police.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Two shuttered retailers are set to become supermarkets in southeastern Massachusetts.
The Michelin Guide revealed its 2025 "Northeast Cities" edition Tuesday night, and for the first time ever it spotlighted restaurants in the Boston area.
A new report from a nonprofit consumer organization highlights two grocery store chains in Massachusetts for their quality and price.
Here's a look at what's open and what's closed in Massachusetts for Veterans Day on Tuesday.
These restaurants are offering a free meal or other deals on Veterans Day 2025.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The Boston Red Sox have made a move, trading for pitcher Sonny Gray in exchange for two prospects and cash.
High School football is a big tradition during Thanksgiving week in Massachusetts. If you missed a score, find it here.
Three Patriots legends are among 26 modern era semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Following a ninth straight victory, the Patriots are currently in prime playoff position.
The Patriots suffered a big blow on Sunday when rookie left tackle Will Campbell was carted off with a knee injury.
A little owl somehow ended up in the bathroom of someone's home in Barnstable, Massachusetts.
A New Hampshire turkey farm is thanking customers for their generosity in the wake of a devastating fire just before Thanksgiving.
Visitors are paying their respects to a massive dead whale on Nantucket before its towed out to sea.
Two sphynx cats found their forever home after getting a lot of attention on social media.
Scientists and Nantucket officials are trying to figure out what to do about a huge whale that washed up on the island.
