After years of debate and unsuccessful attempts to change the town meeting form of government, Framingham residents voted to become a city.
Jackson has made the opioid epidemic a centerpiece in his race for mayor. But it once was his job to sell doctors and pharmacies on the opioid Kadian.
Green Line extension takes a leap forward The Federal Transit Administration?s approval of the MBTA?s new cost estimate is a critical milestone that effectively ensures the project will move forward.
Wollaston station will close for 20 months in Red Line revamp Construction at four MBTA stations at the end of the Braintree line will mean the Wollaston station will close this fall.
Some Middleborough residents told to evacuate amid flooding The Taunton River flooded roads in Middleborough under more than 2 feet of water.
Dozens of people died when warplanes dropped bombs with toxic chemicals, and Western leaders including President Trump blamed the Syrian government.
??If being complicit is wanting to be a force for good and to make a positive impact, then I?m complicit,?? the first daughter said on CBS News.
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Melania Trump?s official portrait has been released. And people are talking. With a 25-carat diamond ring but without a smile, Melania Trump?s portrait is not typical first lady style.
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Bruins 4, Lightning 0
After playing only 82 games in each of the last two seasons, the 2016-17 Bruins will keep their skates on past Saturday?s finale against Washington.
How dairy? Lawyer could pocket $90k in Dunkin? case, leaving $500 for client The plaintiff who sued Dunkin? Donuts for allegedly using margarine on his bagels would get $500; his lawyer could receive up to $90,000.
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In Boston, less racism is still racism Last week, I called the city racist. Quite a few readers disagreed with my opinion ? and proved my point.
Fox losing more advertisers after sexual harassment claims against O?Reilly Fox News was facing a major advertising revolt on Tuesday after sexual harassment accusations against Bill O?Reilly.
Some people are upset about Kendall Jenner?s Pepsi ad. Here?s why. Model and Kardashian clan member Kendall Jenner?s turn as a Pepsi-wielding protester has some decrying the imagery.
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Some Massachusetts towns are wary of allowing medical marijuana shops, fearful they will be allowed to sell recreational pot.
BU or UMass? A look at how much tuition costs at some Mass. colleges It?s decision time as high school seniors decide where they?ll attend college in the fall. One of the key factors for many of them will be cost.
Amid plans for border wall, bits of ? whimsy? One bidder wants to cover President Trump?s border wall with solar panels, while another suggests building a deck that would offer tourists scenic views.
obituary
Hennessey was an aide to former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino who worked to help homeless centers and libraries.
Bids are due on the border wall Potential bidders on the president?s wall project are worried that they might face hostility at the construction site.
And only two were left One of these two restaurants will be crowned the best restaurant in Boston. Vote now for your favorite.
JEFF JACOBY
Don?t nuke the filibuster ? restore it Restoring the ?speaking? filibuster would help bring back the spirit of collegiality.
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After a deadly fire, a small town?s trauma remains When the call went out, none of the Warwick volunteers could have imagined what they?d find.
Documenting Hate: Submit an incident you know about If you have been a victim or witnessed a hate incident, share your information here so we can investigate.
Chiropractors, naturopaths lobby for a bigger role in treating pain These providers are seizing on the opioid epidemic as a chance to expand their reach.
The former Cowboys quarterback will become Jim Nantz?s broadcast partner.
Hodgson last week suggested Curtatone should be arrested over his city's handling of immigration issues, and Curtatone responded by calling him a ?jack-booted thug.?
The owner moves pieces from her own collection around often, as whim or season inspires her.
Susan Rice says it is ?absolutely false? that she used intelligence reports to spy on Trump associates for political purposes.
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Ford is recalling 53,000 2017 F-250 trucks because they can roll away even when they are parked due to a manufacturing error
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, which came while President Vladimir Putin was visiting St. Petersburg.
Shares of the Framingham-based company were up nearly 13 percent shortly after the start of trading Tuesday on news of the potential sale.
The drama is a powerful piece of young-adult TV that creatively and unblinkingly takes on teen depression, high school politics, and parental helplessness.
Boston Globe coverage and the movie ?Spotlight? ?Spotlight? is based on the stories and the reporters behind the investigation of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.
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Ground Game
In a shift, companies leverage Trump?s tweets for their own good Instead of waiting to respond to President Trump's tweets, companies and public relations executives appear to be planning a different strategy ? offense.
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