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Voters are set to make an important decision this November about the future of education in Massachusetts.
These Massachusetts schools are among the very best, according to the new college rankings from U.S. News & World Report.
Police departments in Massachusetts are building bonds with local students in a creative new way.
Two transgender girls can try out for and play on girls school sports teams while the teens challenge a New Hampshire ban, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
Teachers in Revere sounded off about school safety Monday night following several recent brawls at the city's schools.
For the first time, a Massachusetts high school will exercise its new right to forfeit a game to avoid a player of the opposite sex on the opposing team.
A Billerica company partnered with a trade school in hopes of attracting more workers.
UMass Amherst says its incoming freshman class is "the most diverse in the university's history."
It's not only the start of a new school year, but the start of a new era in Waltham as the city opens a new high school.
MIT says its incoming first-year class is less diverse because of the Supreme Court's ruling in 2023 to reject affirmative action.
Tufts University issued a warning to students as the school year gets underway after several reports of BB gun shootings near campus.
Businesses near Brockton High School are altering their weekday afternoon policies for the upcoming school year because of recent issues with student behavior in the area.
Methuen school officials agreed to ban the use of cellphones during instructional time in the upcoming year, calling the devices "addictions" and disruptive to learning.
Here's who's eligible for free community college in Massachusetts, what's covered, how to apply and more.
Massachusetts has the best school districts in the country, according to a new WalletHub survey.
Here are some ballot questions Massachusetts voters could potentially see in the 2026 election.
A fireworks show in Boston that caught some people by surprise was put on by the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Volunteers stuffed thousands of backpacks with school supplies in Boston Thursday to help families who can't afford the essentials.
From Drake Maye to rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson, there are a number of intriguing players we'll be watching on the Patriots offense in Friday's preseason opener.
Roman Anthony will be building his empire in Boston for the foreseeable future, but will have to win a lot of awards to get the full value of his eight-year extension with the Red Sox.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston say that, based on a study in mice, lithium could someday help treat Alzheimer's disease.
E-cigarettes have been drawing in young people for years and new research finds teenagers who vape have higher rates of depression and anxiety.
The Eastern equine encephalitis virus, or EEE, has been identified in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time in 2025.
Boston nurse practitioner Alexa Nicholls Costa wants to help couples struggling with infertility by assisting with the numerous injections that are part of in vitro fertilization.
MACI Arthro is a less invasive knee procedure used to repair cartilage with the patient's cells.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
The last time the state of Massachusetts inspected the Gabriel House in Fall River was in October 2023, the I-Team has learned.
The father of a 40-year-old woman who died in Brookline police custody says investigators are treating her death as a homicide and is demanding answers.
Hank Brennan, the special prosecutor in Karen Read's second trial, was paid more than half a million dollars in legal fees alone.
A new poll reveals which newsmakers are popular and who isn't.
The 2024 presidential election showed neither party is "really working for the working class in a way [they] should be," said the Massachusetts AFL-CIO president.
Incumbent Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is dominating in polls, while Josh Kraft has a tough climb ahead.
Police say the man who shot and killed four people in a New York City skyscraper spent days traveling across the country to reach his target. These types of "grievance murders" are increasingly common.
It may be the dead of summer, but it was a busy week in Massachusetts politics.
Hannaford is closing one of its stores in Marlboro, Massachusetts, and another chain will be taking its place.
Home decor and furniture retailer At Home has filed for bankruptcy and announced it will close 26 stores across the country, including Massachusetts's Dedham and Shrewsbury stores.
A New Hampshire town's attempt to force a bakery to remove or alter its pastry painting is unconstitutional, a judge ruled.
A Chatham, Massachusetts restaurant has been voted the best in the country for waterfront dining.
Joann is closing more fabric stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire as the retailer winds down operations.
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 Patriots defense should be a talented -- and violent -- unit this season, and we'll get our first look at them in Friday night's preseason opener against the Commanders.
From Drake Maye to rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson, there are a number of intriguing players we'll be watching on the Patriots offense in Friday's preseason opener.
Meet RJ Luis Jr., whom the Celtics acquired from the Jazz for forward Georges Niang and a pair of second-round picks.
Roman Anthony will be building his empire in Boston for the foreseeable future, but will have to win a lot of awards to get the full value of his eight-year extension with the Red Sox.
The Kansas City Royals beat the Red Sox 7-3 on Wednesday night, ending Boston's seven-game winning streak.
A Worcester woman thought she had scratched a $10,000 winning lottery ticket, but it turns out that she won a whole lot more.
A Massachusetts man won $2 million playing the Powerball thanks to a very lucky mistake.
A tourist was posing for a photo in front of Sullivan's Castle Island in Boston, when a seagull swooped in and swiped her hot dog.
A Massachusetts man said the sting of the Asian needle ant left him feeling sick.
A Massachusetts man's bank account is going up after he played some lucky elevator numbers to win a big lottery prize.
