Photo credit: SABR/ Society for American Baseball Research BOSTON (AP) — Former Boston Red Sox manager John McNamara has died. McNamara managed the Red Sox to within one strike of a World Series victory in 1986 before an unprecedented collapse extended the team’s...
Lawmakers OK bill reviewing controversial state seal, flag. BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts’ Senate has unanimously approved creating a commission to review the state seal and motto, which includes a controversial depiction of a Native American man. The bill still needs...
Juneteenth recognized as state holiday in Massachusetts. BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts has recognized June 19 as Juneteenth Independence Day, an annual state holiday commemorating the the emancipation of Black slaves in America. Republican Gov. Charlie Baker signed the...
Parent who fell ill at graduation tests positive for virus. BOSTON (AP) — Officials say a parent who attended an outdoor high school graduation in Massachusetts over the weekend tested positive for the coronavirus after falling ill at the event. Quincy officials say...
World virus cases top 15M and US labs buckle amid testing surge. WASHINGTON (AP) — Laboratories across the U.S. are buckling under a surge of coronavirus tests, creating long processing delays that experts say are actually undercutting the pandemic response. The...
Police say driver who killed man in wheelchair was drunk. Authorities say a Massachusetts man charged with driving drunk when he struck and killed a man in a wheelchair last weekend had been accused of operating under the influence of alcohol four previous times....
Massachusetts restaurants allowed to sell cocktails-to-go Restaurants in Massachusetts can now sell cocktails-to-go with their takeout food orders, a key measure that will allow many establishments to stay in business during the coronavirus pandemic. Republican Gov....
In Plymouth, Spring Town Meeting hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, having been postponed five times, is scheduled for August 10th, using a virtual format. But, town meeting could be postponed for the 6th time. This is allowed under the rules of House Bill...
Bill to expand mail-in voting, early voting signed into law. BOSTON (AP) — A bill aimed at expanding voter access and safety during the remaining 2020 elections, including the Sept. 1 state primary and Nov. 3 general election, was signed into law by Republican Gov....
