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Maura Healey Approval Rating Underwater, New Poll Says
A new MassINC Polling Group survey found Gov. Maura Healey has a higher unfavorable rating than favorable rating among Massachusetts voters as she prepares for reelection.
Maura Healey Approval Rating Underwater, New Poll Says
A new MassINC Polling Group survey found Gov. Maura Healey has a higher unfavorable rating than favorable rating among Massachusetts voters as she prepares for reelection.
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Framingham School District Paying Race-Based Stipends to Several Administrators
Framingham Public Schools confirmed that four administrators receive $1,500 stipends for identifying as BIPOC. The district says the payments are being phased out.
Five South Shore Beaches That Stand Out
From Nantasket to Plymouth Long Beach, these five South Shore beaches stand out for their dunes, tidal flats, erosion patterns, and unusual coastal geography.
JD Vance Vows Crackdown on Maine Medicaid Fraud
Vice President JD Vance pledged a crackdown on alleged Medicaid fraud in Maine while campaigning with former Gov. Paul LePage in Bangor.
Massachusetts Landlords Warn Rent Control Could Shrink Housing Supply
Massachusetts landlords warned Thursday that a proposed statewide rent control ballot measure could shrink housing supply, force small owners out of the market and pressure local budgets.
Cambridge Shooting Was Preventable; Tyler Brown Never Should Have Been Free
The Cambridge shooting rampage was preventable. Massachusetts officials released Tyler Brown early despite warnings from police and prosecutors about his violent history.
Harvard Hosts OnlyFans Porn Creator For Business Class Lecture
Harvard Business School students heard from an OnlyFans creator about the adult content industry, sparking criticism over academic priorities.
Sports
Gordon College Women’s Varsity Four Wins Gold at Dad Vail Regatta
Gordon College’s women’s varsity four won gold Saturday at the Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta in New Jersey, beating Union College by seven seconds in the final.
Commentary
Suffolk DA Overlooked Key Supreme Court Precedent in Nicholas O’Malley Case
Retired Massachusetts Judge Carol Erskine argues Suffolk DA Kevin Hayden ignored key U.S. Supreme Court standards when charging Boston police officer Nicholas O’Malley with manslaughter in a fatal Roxbury shooting.
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.
News
Maura Healey Approval Rating Underwater, New Poll Says
A new MassINC Polling Group survey found Gov. Maura Healey has a higher unfavorable rating than favorable rating among Massachusetts voters as she prepares for reelection.
Framingham School District Paying Race-Based Stipends to Several Administrators
Framingham Public Schools confirmed that four administrators receive $1,500 stipends for identifying as BIPOC. The district says the payments are being phased out.
JD Vance Vows Crackdown on Maine Medicaid Fraud
Vice President JD Vance pledged a crackdown on alleged Medicaid fraud in Maine while campaigning with former Gov. Paul LePage in Bangor.
Massachusetts Landlords Warn Rent Control Could Shrink Housing Supply
Massachusetts landlords warned Thursday that a proposed statewide rent control ballot measure could shrink housing supply, force small owners out of the market and pressure local budgets.
Harvard Hosts OnlyFans Porn Creator For Business Class Lecture
Harvard Business School students heard from an OnlyFans creator about the adult content industry, sparking criticism over academic priorities.
Anne Brensley Falls Short of Signatures Needed to Make Ballot, Set to Run Write-In Campaign for Lt. Gov Amid Signature Fraud Allegations Against GOP Operative
Massachusetts Republican Anne Brensley says she will pursue a write-in campaign for lieutenant governor after falling short of the ballot and alleging signature fraud by a paid collector.
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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
Suffolk DA Overlooked Key Supreme Court Precedent in Nicholas O’Malley Case
Retired Massachusetts Judge Carol Erskine argues Suffolk DA Kevin Hayden ignored key U.S. Supreme Court standards when charging Boston police officer Nicholas O’Malley with manslaughter in a fatal Roxbury shooting.
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.
Education
Framingham School District Paying Race-Based Stipends to Several Administrators
Framingham Public Schools confirmed that four administrators receive $1,500 stipends for identifying as BIPOC. The district says the payments are being phased out.
Harvard Hosts OnlyFans Porn Creator For Business Class Lecture
Harvard Business School students heard from an OnlyFans creator about the adult content industry, sparking criticism over academic priorities.
Massachusetts School Districts Cutting DEI Programs Amid Budget Woes
School districts in Brookline, Brockton, Newton, and Framingham have reduced or reconsidered DEI programs and positions amid budget deficits, enrollment declines, and rising operational costs.
Gordon College Women’s Varsity Four Wins Gold at Dad Vail Regatta
Gordon College’s women’s varsity four won gold Saturday at the Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta in New Jersey, beating Union College by seven seconds in the final.
Two Massachusetts Boys Named Girls’ Gymnastics All-Stars After Winning League Titles
Two boys were named all-stars in Massachusetts girls’ gymnastics after winning league titles this winter, continuing a trend of male success in the sport.