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With TD Bank's hefty legal troubles and branch cutbacks, it’s clear that banking is changing. Let’s dive into what’s happening in our backyard.

SNAP, the nation’s largest food assistance program, is a critical lifeline for people across the country, including many Islanders who are struggling to afford the food they need. Both short- and long-term cuts to the program began going into effect last weekend, putting extra strain and uncertainty on people already...

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Massachusetts has a food tradition that goes back generations. Pizza shops that have been around since before World War II and diners serving the same recipes for decades show how much history is on the plate. These spots aren’t fancy and won’t cost much, but they do something better. They...

Seven dogs rescued by Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based organization in Massachusetts, are now waiting in foster homes for families to adopt them. The dogs, Jameson, Jack J, Marty, Kasey, Kyle, Wickett, and Russett, arrived at the beginning of November and represent a diverse mix of breeds, sizes, and...

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is encouraging residents to get involved while SNAP benefits are paused. Healey said residents that are able should donate their time, money and food to local pantries. The demand for food assistance has continued to increase. With the loss of SNAP benefits, she said more people...

A trip to the convenience store is a common thing in Massachusetts, but there was nothing common about this trip that resulted in a big State Lottery win. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, The LWT Trust of Abington has claimed the first $1 million grand prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s...

A retired police officer from Massachusetts was apprehended in a blood-stained room in a new development near The Villages. According to a Lady Lake Police Department arrest record, the wife of 65-year-old Lawrence Sullivan called 911 at 1 a.m. on Sunday. She claimed that her spouse had “consumed a high amount of...

RICHLAND, N.Y. -- A 77-year-old hunter from Massachusetts was found safe after getting lost in the woods of a neighboring county. New York State Police said they responded to St. Rt. 3 in Otsego County, near Kelly Road in Richland on Nov. 5 at around 4:35 p.m. after the man reported being lost with a low cellphone...

Five men who died “unexpectedly” while incarcerated at two Massachusetts state prisons in just over a month have been identified. Meanwhile, the Department of Correction has announced a sixth death — an apparent suicide — that occurred at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Lancaster over the weekend, on Nov. 2.