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Holyoke Has Highest Violent Crime Rate In Massachusetts, FBI Data Shows
Holyoke reported 398 violent crimes in 2024, giving it the highest violent crime rate among the Bay State cities reviewed by NewBostonPost.
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Struggling Red Sox Facing Red Hot Texas Rangers This Weekend
The Boston Red Sox will enter its Friday night home game against the Texas Rangers, the opener of a three-game series, looking to end a four-game losing streak.
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Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday Set For Aug. 8-9
Massachusetts shoppers will not have to pay the state’s 6.25% sales tax on many retail items under $2,500 during the Aug. 8-9 sales tax holiday.
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Maura Healey Tells Schools, Churches How To Keep ICE Out
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey says the state is advising schools, health care facilities, and places of worship on how to restrict ICE access.
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Massachusetts Teachers Union Pledges $2 Million to Fight Income Tax Cut Ballot Questions
The Massachusetts Teachers Association plans to spend $2 million to defeat proposed ballot questions that would cut the state income tax rate from 5% to 4%, warning the measures would reduce funding for public services.
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Maura Healey Faces Pressure To Opt Massachusetts Into Federal School Scholarship Tax Credit
Gov. Maura Healey faces calls to opt Massachusetts into a new federal tax credit for donations to groups that provide K-12 scholarships.
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Hopkinton Lets Some Sikh Students Carry Ceremonial Knives In School
Hopkinton adopted the kirpan policy in 2024, but it drew new attention this week after Libs of TikTok shared it.
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Struggling Red Sox Facing Red Hot Texas Rangers This Weekend
The Boston Red Sox will enter its Friday night home game against the Texas Rangers, the opener of a three-game series, looking to end a four-game losing streak.
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Former Red Sox Infielder Christian Arroyo Talks 2021 ALCS, Fenway Park, and Boston Fans
Former Red Sox infielder Christian Arroyo spoke with NewBostonPost about the 2021 ALCS, playing at Fenway Park, facing Bronson Arroyo, and trying to get back to the majors.
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Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio has built her public career around a simple but powerful mission: making government more transparent and accountable to the people it serves.
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Sarah and Geoffrey Raux have built successful legal careers while using their leadership to support faith, family, education, church life, and service in Massachusetts.
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue outlines his faith-driven approach to education, economic growth, energy policy, and government accountability in the 2026 Massachusetts race.
