Tom Joyce

Eight Supposedly Haunted Places in Massachusetts

From the Lizzie Borden House to the Bridgewater Triangle, these eight Massachusetts spots are said to be haunted by ghosts, legends, and local history.

Boy Has Scored Nearly Half of Peabody High Girls' Field Hockey Team's Goals This Season

South Hadley Library Draws Backlash Over ‘Pride Club for Kids’ Events

The South Hadley Public Library is facing criticism for promoting an LGBT “Pride Club for Kids” open to all ages, drawing backlash from those who say taxpayer funds shouldn’t support such programs.

Massachusetts Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Call To Ban Gas Station Weed

Attorney General Andrea Campbell joined 38 attorneys general from both parties, urging Congress to close the 2018 Farm Bill’s hemp loophole, which they say has enabled the sale of dangerous synthetic THC products.

Massachusetts Still Short Thousands of Voke-Tech Seats, Report Says

A Pioneer Institute report says Massachusetts’s $100 million investment to expand vocational-technical education is a good start but more is needed to eliminate an 8,100-seat shortage, especially in struggling medium-size cities.

Massachusetts Lawmakers Push To Ban Artificial Food Dyes in School Snacks

Bipartisan legislation on Beacon Hill would ban artificial food dyes like Red 40 and Yellow 5 from snacks and drinks sold in schools. Supporters say the move would help improve student behavior, focus, and learning in the classroom.

Boy’s Goal Ends Sandwich Girls’ Field Hockey’s Undefeated Season

Somerset Berkley’s Ryan Crook, a boy on the girls’ field hockey team, scored the lone goal in a 1-0 win over previously unbeaten Sandwich High, ending the team’s streak and shaking up the state rankings.

Feds Sue Rhode Island Over ‘Teachers of Color’ Loan Forgiveness Program That Excludes White Teachers

The U.S. Department of Justice has sued Rhode Island’s education department and Providence Public Schools, alleging their “Teachers of Color” loan forgiveness program illegally excludes white teachers in violation of federal civil rights law.

Boys Leading Girls’ Field Hockey Teams Into Massachusetts Playoffs

A few Massachusetts girls' field hockey teams, where the star players are boys, will be making the playoffs this season.

Harvard Offering DEI Certificate For Nearly $14K

Harvard University is offering a $13,760 Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Leadership Certificate through its Division of Continuing Education, featuring courses on race, privilege, and management.

Boy Helps Massachusetts Girls' Volleyball Team Win League Title

South Shore Tech’s girls’ volleyball team clinched the Mayflower Athletic Conference title with help from freshman Luca Torrey — a boy competing under Massachusetts’ unique rule allowing males to play in girls’ sports.

Meet Gilbert Foley: The Voice of Boston Common

Gilbert Foley, known as the “Voice of Boston Common,” brings warmth and positivity to commuters each morning with his cheerful weather reports and greetings — a tradition born from hardship that’s made him a beloved city fixture since 1980.

Illegal Southern Border Crossings Drop to Lowest Level Since 1970

Illegal crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border have dropped to their lowest annual level since the early 1970s, according to preliminary data from the Department of Homeland Security shared with CBS News.

Five Questions For Richard Fitts: Boston Red Sox Pitcher Q&A (Part 3)

"Boston Red Sox pitcher Richard Fitts reflects on his journey, from debut to the injured list, in part three of our exclusive Q&A series.

Five Questions For Richard Fitts: Boston Red Sox Pitcher Q&A (Part 2)

Boston Red Sox pitcher Richard Fitts opens up in part two of our Q&A series, discussing his development, mindset on the mound, and what fans can expect from him moving forward.

Shortsleeve, Kennealy pitch GOP Voters At Plymouth County Event In Massachusetts Governor Race

Two Republican gubernatorial candidates told activists over the weekend that they believe Massachusetts can return to “common sense" governance with the right leadership on Beacon Hill.

Five Questions For Franklin Arias: Red Sox Top Prospect Q&A (Part 2)

Red Sox prospect Franklin Arias discusses adjusting to baseball in the United States, childhood memories, first impressions of Portland, life off the field, and which major league pitcher he wants to face.

Before Trump, A Sitting President From Massachusetts Had His Own Coin

The Treasury is considering a Trump commemorative coin. The last living president on U.S. currency was Massachusetts’ Calvin Coolidge in 1926.