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Back in 2012, the town made national headlines for passing a bylaw at Town Meeting to enforce a 1968 law that allowed police to issue $20 fines for public profanity. The message was clear then and it’s even clearer now: speech that offends delicate sensibilities has no place in Middleborough.
Boston Public Library branches will be hosting five drag queen makeup tutorial events for teenagers to commemorate June, which it recognizes as Pride Month.
Less than half of Massachusetts residents approve of Governor Maura Healey and even fewer say she deserves to be re-elected, according to a recent University of New Hampshire poll.
A pair of transgender athletes won girls’ outdoor track and field state championships this past weekend.
Former Connecticut Governor John Rowland, a Republican whose career collapsed under the weight of corruption charges and two federal prison stints, has received a pardon from President Donald Trump.
Members of the Bay State's media have donated thousands of dollars to liberal Democratic politicians in recent years, something NewBostonPost has previously reported.
A group of Quincy residents is suing the city in state court to stop the installation of statues depicting two Catholic saints in front of a new $175 million public safety building...
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This is normal, right? Not everybody can make it to everything – we all have busy lives. And not everybody is good at communicating. We can’t expect everyone we invite to show up for our thing, to help our idea materialize.
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Colleges always have some unusual courses, but these take weird to a new level. Whether it’s taxpayer-funded nude modeling or a class taught completely in French about prostitution, Massachusetts schools are offering some pretty out-there classes this upcoming school year.
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The candidates for governor in Massachusetts are happy with their June 2025 fundraising hauls. See how much each of them raised here.
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President Donald Trump signed into law his long-promised tax and spending package on July 4, celebrating what he called a “big, beautiful bill” during a flashy White House ceremony that featured military jets and Republican lawmakers.
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NewBostonPost conducted a Five Questions interview with him at Polar Park, home of the Worcester Red Sox (Boston's Triple-A minor league affiliate), on Saturday, March 29.
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A 21-year-old man from Granby, Massachusetts, was shot and killed Monday night in Washington, D.C., just weeks after starting a congressional internship.
The candidates for governor in Massachusetts are happy with their June 2025 fundraising hauls. See how much each of them raised here.
President Donald Trump signed into law his long-promised tax and spending package on July 4, celebrating what he called a “big, beautiful bill” during a flashy White House ceremony that featured military jets and Republican lawmakers.
NewBostonPost conducted a Five Questions interview with him at Polar Park, home of the Worcester Red Sox (Boston's Triple-A minor league affiliate), on Saturday, March 29.
A 21-year-old man from Granby, Massachusetts, was shot and killed Monday night in Washington, D.C., just weeks after starting a congressional internship.
At least nine high school state titles in girls’ sports were won by male athletes during the 2024-2025 school year across five states: Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, California, and Washington.
This is normal, right? Not everybody can make it to everything – we all have busy lives. And not everybody is good at communicating. We can’t expect everyone we invite to show up for our thing, to help our idea materialize.
NewBostonPost conducted a Five Questions interview with him at Polar Park, home of the Worcester Red Sox (Boston's Triple-A minor league affiliate), on Saturday, March 29.
The North Shore has some of the best coastal spots in the state — clean water, quieter crowds, and great views of the Atlantic. Whether you're looking for a long beach walk, a family outing, or just a place to cool off without driving all the way to Cape Cod, the North Shore delivers.
I have three teen girls who enjoy a good drama or rom-com, and we’re no strangers to the Pride and Prejudice movie with Keira Knightley (2005). It’s a fun watch, and there’s something intriguing and compelling about the period, costumes, balls, etc. The tale is set just over...
A group of Quincy residents is suing the city in state court to stop the installation of statues depicting two Catholic saints in front of a new $175 million public safety building...
The new pontiff elected Thursday, May 8 is Pope Leo XIV. America's first pope, the former Cardinal Robert Prevost grew up just south of Chicago. He is a Chicago White Sox fan and a Villanova University alumnus.
Pope Francis died early Monday morning, prompting sadness and grief aross the world. The 88-year-old, who had served since 2013, suffered a stroke and heart failure. He had also been dealing with chronic lung problems.
When it comes to fireworks, Massachusetts is an outlier. It's the only state where all consumer fireworks are illegal. Here are some politicians who want to change that.
Every town State Representative Chris Flanagan (D-Dennis) represents has now formally asked him to resign from the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
Former U.S. Sen. Scott Brown (R-Massachusetts) entered the 2026 race for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire on Wednesday, saying he wants a “better America” and a “new generation of leadership” in Washington.
The unemployment rate in Massachusetts has reached its highest level during Governor Maura Healey’s time in office, and critics are pointing to her administration’s policies as a driving factor.
Colleges always have some unusual courses, but these take weird to a new level. Whether it’s taxpayer-funded nude modeling or a class taught completely in French about prostitution, Massachusetts schools are offering some pretty out-there classes this upcoming school year.
At least nine high school state titles in girls’ sports were won by male athletes during the 2024-2025 school year across five states: Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, California, and Washington.
A recent freshman math assignment given to students at Newton South High School is drawing criticism for encouraging students to connect incarceration rates with what it called systemic racism.
The U.S. Department of Defense is expanding homeschool support for families in accordance with a January 29 executive order President Donald Trump issued called "Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families."
Back in 2012, the town made national headlines for passing a bylaw at Town Meeting to enforce a 1968 law that allowed police to issue $20 fines for public profanity. The message was clear then and it’s even clearer now: speech that offends delicate sensibilities has no place in Middleborough.