They helped pass the Massachusetts ‘millionaires tax.’ Now they want to take their strategy national.

Kristen Crowell, executive director of the organizing group Fair Share America and a key leader from the “millionaires tax” campaign said this year’s fight was as much about being able to effectively communicate the issue with voters as it was about …

Patriots’ Day 2023: What’s Open and Closed in Massachusetts

BOSTON, Mass. — Patriots’ Day, a Massachusetts holiday commemorating the start of the American Revolution, falls on April 21 this year. On this day, locals will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington, Concord, and Menotomy, fought on …

Lowell High School earns 3rd place at 2025 Massachusetts School Bank Association competition

After a six-year absence, Lowell High School made a commendable return to the Massachusetts School Bank Association competition in 2025, winning third place out of 20 participating schools. Five students from Jill Taylor’s Business Explorations course — …

No Trad Wives Welcome Here: The Identity Crisis of Massachusetts’ Stay-at-Home Moms

Meet Allison (she’d rather not use her real name—you’ll see why in a moment), who thought she was living the dream. Last summer, she ditched her fancy communications job to become a stay-at-home mom; now, she writes short stories and volunteers at her kids …

Major Retailer in Massachusetts Has High Quality Meat Department

As we roll through spring, Massachusetts is experiencing some milder days. It seemed like winter was refusing to check the calendar for a little while, but at least we didn't receive any major snowstorms in April. With spring and mild temperatures …

In Massachusetts, communities re-enact the battles that sparked the Revolutionary War

It's Illegal To Cool Down Your Vehicle In Massachusetts

With the first heat wave hitting Massachusetts, I decided to test my car's air conditioning system. Unfortunately, it was blowing hot air! My car is 21 years old, so it's not entirely surprising. Now, I need to recharge the system and hope there …

Massachusetts Pirates capture 42-35 victory in Florida

Led by quarterback Kenji Bahar, the Massachusetts Pirates earned a 42-35 Indoor Football League win over the host Jacksonville Sharks on Saturday night at the Vystar Veterans Memorial. Bahar rushed for two 1-yard touchdowns and tossed a 34-yard score to …

Michigan Man Pleads Guilty of Plot to Blow Up International HQ of the Satanic Temple in Salem, Massachusetts

A Michigan man has pleaded guilty to driving to Salem, Massachusetts, with the intent to blow up the international headquarters of the Satanic Temple. Luke Terpstra, 30, traveled to Salem with bombs and firearms in September 2023 “because he wanted to …

U.S. Army Staff Sergeant and Lexington native returns home for Massachusetts 250 event