A Letter from the CEO: The Next Phase of NewBostonPost
NewBostonPost is growing its audience, expanding its coverage, and preparing to launch a completely redesigned platform.
Eight New England Legends That Still Shape How We See Ourselves
From Salem’s ghosts to haunted mills and lake monsters, eight classic New England legends still shape how we think about fear, faith, work, and community in a fast-changing region.
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A Letter from the CEO: The Next Phase of NewBostonPost
NewBostonPost is growing its audience, expanding its coverage, and preparing to launch a completely redesigned platform.
SJC Tells Andrea Campbell to Stop Stalling in Diana DiZoglio Audit Fight
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ordered Attorney General Andrea Campbell to decide within 30 days whether she will represent Auditor Diana DiZoglio in the ongoing fight over auditing the Legislature.
Red Sox Pitcher Jack Anderson Talks World Baseball Classic, British Roots, and Playing The Guitar
Boston Red Sox pitcher Jack Anderson discusses his MLB debut, pitching for Great Britain in the World Baseball Classic, his British roots, and playing guitar.
Massachusetts Senate Votes to Limit Cooperation With ICE
The Massachusetts Senate voted 37-3 to approve legislation expanding protections for illegal immigrants, restricting cooperation with ICE, and creating new limits on immigration enforcement activities in Massachusetts.
Beacon Hill Establishment Blocks Stipend Reform Question From Ballot
Massachusetts officials blocked a ballot question seeking to reform legislative stipends after an SJC advisory opinion found the proposal unconstitutional. Supporters vow to return with a new effort to eliminate stipends entirely.
The Freedom Trail: Boston’s Most Historic Walk Is Starting to Fall Apart
Boston’s Freedom Trail remains one of America’s most iconic historic walks, but missing bricks, overcrowding, and infrastructure issues are raising questions about its future.
Commentary
The New York Times’s Latte Logic of Social Collapse
Heather Mac Donald argues that a New York Times video discussion defending “microlooting” and political violence reflects a broader cultural decay among left-wing elites and academia.
Editorials
Beacon Hill Is Making You Pay Illegal Immigrants' Rent. That's Not Fair
Commentary
A Renewed Case for Oil and Gas Investments
A new analysis argues oil and gas stocks remain a strong investment as geopolitical tensions drive higher energy prices.
Commentary
Authenticity: Bad! (Instead, Go For Integrity)
Is authenticity overrated? A new argument says the modern focus on “being yourself” can lead to self-absorption and weaker relationships — and makes the case for integrity instead.
Politics
The Climate Litigation Swindle
A growing wave of climate lawsuits targets major energy companies, as courts consider how far liability for emissions-related harms can extend.
Editorials
The SPLC Scandal Shows What Happens When Fear Becomes a Business Model
The case against the Southern Poverty Law Center raises serious questions about whether an organization that built its influence warning about hate instead had incentives to sustain it.
Commentary
DEATON: They Want Kids. They Just Can't Afford Massachusetts
America’s birth rate hit a record low, and in Massachusetts, high housing costs and living expenses are pushing young couples to delay or forgo having children.
Commentary
Massachusetts Must Set One High School Graduation Standard — Not 351 Different Ones
Massachusetts needs a clear, measurable high school graduation standard after the end of MCAS as a requirement, or risk lowering expectations for students.
Commentary
Massachusetts is Right to Explore 3-Year Bachelor’s Degrees
Massachusetts is moving toward 3-year bachelor’s degrees as college costs rise and enrollment falls. Shorter, more flexible programs could offer students a faster, more affordable path to in-demand careers.
Commentary
DEATON: Healey and Markey Should Look in the Mirror, Not at Trump, for Massachusetts’ Problems
John Deaton argues Massachusetts’ economic struggles stem from Beacon Hill policies, not the President, pointing to outmigration, high costs, and lagging growth.
News
SJC Tells Andrea Campbell to Stop Stalling in Diana DiZoglio Audit Fight
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ordered Attorney General Andrea Campbell to decide within 30 days whether she will represent Auditor Diana DiZoglio in the ongoing fight over auditing the Legislature.
Red Sox Pitcher Jack Anderson Talks World Baseball Classic, British Roots, and Playing The Guitar
Boston Red Sox pitcher Jack Anderson discusses his MLB debut, pitching for Great Britain in the World Baseball Classic, his British roots, and playing guitar.
Massachusetts Senate Votes to Limit Cooperation With ICE
The Massachusetts Senate voted 37-3 to approve legislation expanding protections for illegal immigrants, restricting cooperation with ICE, and creating new limits on immigration enforcement activities in Massachusetts.
Beacon Hill Establishment Blocks Stipend Reform Question From Ballot
Massachusetts officials blocked a ballot question seeking to reform legislative stipends after an SJC advisory opinion found the proposal unconstitutional. Supporters vow to return with a new effort to eliminate stipends entirely.
Mike Minogue Campaign Says He Has More Than Double Maura Healey’s Cash On Hand
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue says his campaign has more than double Gov. Maura Healey’s cash on hand heading into the 2026 race.
Anti-Circumcision Protests Pop Up Across Massachusetts. Here's Why
Anti-circumcision activist group Bloodstained Men & Their Friends held 22 protests across Massachusetts in recent days, arguing infant circumcision violates bodily autonomy and equal protection under the law.
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Culture
Massachusetts City Could Let Women Go Topless At Public Beaches
Northampton officials are weighing changes to a local ordinance that could allow women to go topless at public beaches after a 5-0 committee vote.
Five Most Unique Beaches in New England
Five of the most unique beaches in New England, from Singing Beach’s rare “singing” sand to Jasper Beach’s volcanic stones and more.
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A First-Timer’s Guide to Polar Park: What to Know Before a WooSox Game
Heading to Polar Park for a WooSox game? Here’s what to know about parking, food, seating, and the full game-day experience in Worcester.
Popular Local Craft Breweries in Massachusetts Drawing Crowds Across New England
Explore popular local craft breweries in Massachusetts, from Boston to Cape Cod. Discover New England IPA leaders, community taprooms, and why Bay State breweries continue to grow.
Being Bored: Good, But Not Enough
Smartphones may fill every quiet moment, but they can deepen boredom and anxiety. An old idea — “only boring people are bored” — may explain why.
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Faith
Worcester Red Sox Outfielder Braiden Ward Recites Deuteronomy 31:6 Before Every At-Bat. Here’s Why
Red Sox prospect Braiden Ward shares why he recites a Bible verse before every at-bat.
Red Sox Prospect Payton Tolle Recently Baptized, Embraces His Faith
Boston Red Sox prospect Payton Tolle was baptized this offseason and tells NewBostonPost his faith is now central to his life and baseball career.
Spotlight: Michael Hammond on Faith, Leadership, and the Future of Christian Higher Education
Gordon College President Michael Hammond shares how faith, family, and a career in Christian higher education shaped his leadership philosophy.
Spotlight: Mike Minogue on Leadership, Legacy and What Comes Next
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue outlines his faith-driven approach to education, economic growth, energy policy, and government accountability in the 2026 Massachusetts race.
Politics
Ron Mariano and Karen Spilka Dismiss Voter-Approved Audit, Attack Diana DiZoglio as Court Fight Escalates
House Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka refused to comply with a 2024 voter-approved audit, turning personal against Auditor Diana DiZoglio as the legal battle intensifies.
Massachusetts Board Eyes Early 2026 Vote On Three-Year Bachelor's Degree
The Board of Higher Education is on track to vote in early 2026 on whether to allow public and private colleges and universities in Massachusetts to offer three-year bachelor's degrees, reducing the typical 120-credit requirement.
Winter Special Election Scheduled To Fill Lowell-Based Senate Seat
Voters in Lowell and a few surrounding towns will head to the polls in the winter of 2026 to elect a new senator.
Moulton, Pressley Vote Against Resolution Honoring Charlie Kirk
The U.S. House voted 310-58 to honor the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk with a National Day of Remembrance, but Massachusetts Democrats Seth Moulton and Ayanna Pressley opposed the resolution, citing concerns over its portrayal of Kirk.
Education
Nashoba School Officials Change Multi-Person Gender-Neutral Bathroom Plan After Backlash
Officials overseeing the new Nashoba Regional High School project changed plans for gender-neutral bathrooms after parents and residents raised concerns about privacy, safety and student supervision.
Feds Investigating Smith College Over Transgender Admissions Policy
The U.S. Department of Education has opened a Title IX investigation into Smith College over its policy allowing transgender students who identify as women to enroll at the all-women’s school.
Concord-Carlisle Schools Reach Federal Settlement Over Antisemitic Bullying
Concord-Carlisle Public Schools reached a federal settlement after an investigation into antisemitic bullying, requiring policy changes and oversight.
Massachusetts Must Set One High School Graduation Standard — Not 351 Different Ones
Massachusetts needs a clear, measurable high school graduation standard after the end of MCAS as a requirement, or risk lowering expectations for students.
Massachusetts is Right to Explore 3-Year Bachelor’s Degrees
Massachusetts is moving toward 3-year bachelor’s degrees as college costs rise and enrollment falls. Shorter, more flexible programs could offer students a faster, more affordable path to in-demand careers.