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While Massachusetts remains top in the nation in education, the COVID generation of students still in school remain behind in math and reading skills. Boston Globe education data reporter Christopher Huffaker recently surveyed dozens of school superintendents for his article “’The pandemic broke us’: Mass....

New England has much to offer and Massachusetts is no exception. Whatever your hobby, Massachusetts most likely can satisfy your interests. Whether it's biking, walking or hiking on our many trails, searching for treasures at one of our many local antique shops, viewing the beautiful fall foliage, catching a show or...

Kendrick Lamar will take the stage at Gillette Stadium Monday, and when he does, he may be dressed in some Massachusetts fashion. For Worcester native Antonio Corrales, it's a dream come true. Kendrick Lamar has been wearing the fashion designer's clothes across the country on his Grand National Tour. "Our styles...

The Bay State is putting out a call to artists and historians to create a new state seal, flag, and motto so that every community sees themselves in Massachusetts' story.

A Massachusetts agency that oversees health insurance for 460,000 public employees, retirees and their dependents will run out of money by Monday — unable to pay providers. In April, The Group Insurance Commission (GIC) Executive Director Matthew Veno said rising provider prices and increased utilization of...

A fugitive convicted of murder in Brazil has been arrested in Massachusetts, federal immigration authorities said.

Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Yuriy Bukhenik testified Thursday he did not believe former Trooper Michael Proctor played a “major” role in Read's case. Livestream via NBC10 Boston. On the stand:. Sgt. Yuriy Bukhenik, Massachusetts State Police. 1:15 p.m. update: ‘Very very complicated.’ Sgt. Yuriy Bukhenik reads...

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A $2 million lottery prize was claimed in Massachusetts on Thursday from a $10 crossword ticket game. The $2 million grand prize was from “$2,000,000 50X Cashword,” a $10 scratch ticket game released on June 25, 2024. There’s just one $2 million prize remaining to be claimed as of May 9, and four $1 million prizes.

Massachusetts' leadership takes pride in being rated the best state for families, for working mothers, and more, and Governor Healey wants to add "best state for older adults" to the list.