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- [Buy Our Ideology Or Else](https://www.newbostonpost.com/buy-our-ideology-or-else-2.md) - Ideologues are always planning how to grow their movement. What’s the easiest way to grow your base? Get ‘em while they're young. The transgenderism movement depends on it. Look to Milton for an example. In April 2021, NewBostonPost revealed that the Milton schools system essentially bribed high sc…
- [Christmas Spirit Doesn’t Come From A Hollywood Movie](https://www.newbostonpost.com/christmas-spirit-doesnt-come-from-a-hollywood-movie.md) - It can be depressing walking around in public at Christmastime. So many people work so hard to avoid saying the word “Christmas.” Isn’t it a relief when someone notices it? NewBostonPost published a column on this very phenomenon. The Holiday That Dare Not Speak Its Name Give A Christmas Gift Subsc…
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- [Diversity vs. Unity: Uncovering the Truth](https://www.newbostonpost.com/diversity-is-our-strength-they-said.md) - Honest people are often confused by the statement. What does it mean? Liberals argue that diversity of race and sex creates a better society: “We need more black politicians; we need more female CEOs!”
- [Harvard and Yale Hate You](https://www.newbostonpost.com/harvard-and-yale-hate-you.md)
- [Massachusetts Cracking Down On Free Speech](https://www.newbostonpost.com/massachusetts-cracking-down-on-free-speech.md) - Massachusetts Cracking Down On Free Speech
- [New Boston Post Defends The Canceled](https://www.newbostonpost.com/new-boston-post-defends-the-canceled.md) - Discover the real story behind the firing of the Catholic chaplain at M.I.T. after he emailed facts about George Floyd’s death. Read the full message, our fact-check, and how NewBostonPost defends truth against Cancel Culture.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.newbostonpost.com/privacy-policy.md) - At NewBostonPost.com (the “Site”), we know how our customers and visitors like you value your privacy, and we have created this privacy policy to ensure that you understand our policies and procedures, what personal information we may collect and, ultimately, just how we use such personal informati…
- [Remember When They Closed All The Churches?](https://www.newbostonpost.com/remember-when-they-closed-all-the-churches.md) - Many people of faith accepted the church restrictions in the beginning. It seemed like state leaders had everyone’s best interests at heart.
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- [Unveiling the Truth About the ROE Act and Pro-Life Reporting](https://www.newbostonpost.com/when-even-abortion-doesnt-go-far-enough.md) - The proposed ROE Act bill in Massachusetts would legalize infanticide. Have you read that in any mainstream media news outlet? Perhaps you’ve read the opposite – that it wouldn’t. That is a lie.
- [Empowering Gun Owners in Massachusetts Through Honest Reporting](https://www.newbostonpost.com/whos-got-your-back-on-guns.md) - Empowering Gun Owners in Massachusetts Through Honest Reporting
- [Why Subscribe to NewBostonPost?](https://www.newbostonpost.com/why-subscribe-to-newbostonpost.md) - In a media landscape dominated by groupthink, conformity, and censorship, NewBostonPost stands out as a bold voice for faith, freedom, and reason.

## Posts
- [Pete Buttigieg To Headline Provincetown Fundraiser for Maura Healey Next Month](https://www.newbostonpost.com/pete-buttigieg-maura-healey-provincetown-fundraiser.md) - Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will headline an Aug. 2 fundraiser in Provincetown supporting Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey’s reelection campaign.
- [Massachusetts SJC Rejects Republican Lieutenant Governor Candidate Anne Manning Martin's Ballot Appeal](https://www.newbostonpost.com/sjc-anne-manning-martin-ballot-appeal-denied.md) - Massachusetts' highest court ruled Anne Manning Martin cannot appear on the Republican primary ballot for lieutenant governor, leaving Shawn Oliver as the party's only candidate on the ballot.
- [Stop Making Lindsay Clancy The Victim](https://www.newbostonpost.com/lindsay-clancy-is-not-the-victim.md) - Lindsay Clancy killed her three children. She should never replace Cora, Dawson and Callan as the victim of the horror she caused.
- [DEATON: Blaming Trump Doesn't Get Massachusetts Democrats Off The Hook](https://www.newbostonpost.com/deaton-blaming-trump-doesnt-get-massachusetts-democrats-off-the-hook.md) - John Deaton argues that decades of Democratic control have driven up costs, weakened local aid and left Massachusetts without real accountability.
- [Massachusetts Senate Committee Advances Bill That Would Give Illegal Immigrants Thousands in Welfare Benefits](https://www.newbostonpost.com/massachusetts-senate-bill-illegal-immigrants-tax-credits.md) - A Massachusetts Senate committee advanced a bill that would let illegal immigrants claim expanded welfare benefits, allow sex offenders to seek sealed records and require menstrual products in "restrooms for menstruating individuals."
- [Can You Camp on the Beach in Cape Cod? Here's What You Need to Know](https://www.newbostonpost.com/can-you-camp-on-the-beach-in-cape-cod-heres-what-you-need-to-know.md) - Can you camp on the beach in Cape Cod? Learn where beach camping is legal, the best oceanfront campgrounds, permit requirements, and expert tips.
- [Coca Cola to Cut 175 Jobs in Massachusetts as Northampton Plant Closes](https://www.newbostonpost.com/coca-cola-to-cut-175-jobs-in-massachusetts-as-northampton-plant-closes.md) - Coca Cola will eliminate 175 jobs as it closes its Northampton Massachusetts bottling plant. Here is why the company is shutting down the facility and what it means for workers and the local economy.
- [Cambridge Shut Down ShotSpotter. Seven Weeks Later, It May Have Cost Xavier Bautista His Life](https://www.newbostonpost.com/cambridge-shut-down-shotspotter-seven-weeks-later-it-may-have-cost-xavier-bautista-his-life.md) - Cambridge ended ShotSpotter after councilors said it harmed black and brown communities. Seven weeks later, Xavier Bautista lay shot for about an hour before anyone called 911.
- [Massachusetts Proposal Would Draw Clearer Line Between Fantasy Sports And Sports Betting](https://www.newbostonpost.com/massachusetts-proposal-would-draw-clearer-line-between-fantasy-sports-and-sports-betting.md) - Attorney General Andrea Campbell has proposed updated Massachusetts rules for fantasy sports contests as the line between fantasy games and sports betting grows less clear.
- [SJC Keeps Michael Walsh On GOP Attorney General Primary Ballot; Anne Manning Martin Appeal Pending](https://www.newbostonpost.com/sjc-keeps-michael-walsh-on-gop-attorney-general-primary-ballot-anne-manning-martin-appeal-pending.md) - The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court kept Republican attorney general candidate Michael Walsh on the September primary ballot. Anne Manning Martin's appeal over the lieutenant governor race remains pending.
- [The Scourge Of Teen Takeovers](https://www.newbostonpost.com/the-scourge-of-teen-takeovers.md) - Teen takeovers are spreading across the U.S., bringing violence, looting and chaos to cities from Chicago to Washington. Heather Mac Donald argues the trend stems from declining accountability, weakened policing and cultural breakdown
- [Joey Chestnut Came to New England for Kowloon Wings, And Still Finished Second](https://www.newbostonpost.com/joey-chestnut-came-to-massachusetts-for-kowloon-wings-and-still-finished-second.md) - Joey Chestnut returned to New England after winning Nathan's Famous to compete in the Kowloon Wings Eating Championship. Here's what happened, why Kowloon matters to Massachusetts, and the science behind competitive eating.
- [Two Male Transgender Athletes Receive Girls’ League All-Star Honors In Massachusetts](https://www.newbostonpost.com/two-male-transgender-athletes-girls-league-all-stars-massachusetts.md) - Two male transgender athletes earned girls’ league all-star honors in Massachusetts high school sports this spring as debate over the state’s gender identity policy continues.
- [Andrea Campbell’s Opposition To Foreign-Trucker CDL Rule Draws Scrutiny After Two Fatal Crashes](https://www.newbostonpost.com/andrea-campbell-foreign-trucker-cdl-rule-fatal-crashes.md) - Two fatal crashes involving immigrant truck drivers have renewed scrutiny of Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s opposition to stricter CDL rules for foreign drivers.
- [Judge Blocks Republican Anne Manning Martin From Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Ballot, While Michael Walsh Wins Appeal](https://www.newbostonpost.com/judge-blocks-republican-anne-manning-martin-from-massachusetts-lieutenant-governor-ballot-while-michael-walsh-wins-appeal.md) - An Essex County Superior Court judge ruled Republican lieutenant governor candidate Anne Manning Martin cannot appear on the September primary ballot while restoring Republican attorney general candidate Michael Walsh to the ballot.
- [Brigham Nurses Strike Dominates Headlines As Maura Healey Fails To Stop Walkout](https://www.newbostonpost.com/brigham-nurses-strike-healey-beacon-hill-week.md) - A strike involving 4,500 Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses and clinicians overshadowed Beacon Hill this week as Gov. Maura Healey failed to broker a deal while lawmakers debated social media, data privacy and healthcare bills.
- [Northeastern University Alum Aaron Civale Uses Engineering Background To Refine His Six-Pitch Arsenal For The Athletics](https://www.newbostonpost.com/northeastern-university-alum-aaron-civale-uses-engineering-background-to-refine-his-six-pitch-arsenal-for-the-athletics.md) - Northeastern University alum and Athletics pitcher Aaron Civale told NewBostonPost how his mechanical engineering background helps him refine his six-pitch arsenal.
- [Challenge Filed Against Massachusetts Marijuana Repeal Ballot Question Signatures](https://www.newbostonpost.com/marijuana-repeal-signature-challenge.md) - A new objection claims some signatures for the Massachusetts marijuana repeal ballot question were not valid.
- [Brookline Schools To Review Student Art After Show Includes Pierced Israeli Flag](https://www.newbostonpost.com/brookline-schools-review-student-art-pierced-israeli-flag.md) - Brookline Public Schools will review student art before public displays after a Ridley school art show included a piece with a pierced Israeli flag.
- [Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey Signs Bloated $63.4 Billion Budget Without Any Vetoes](https://www.newbostonpost.com/healey-signs-63-4-billion-massachusetts-budget-no-vetoes.md) - Gov. Maura Healey signed Massachusetts' $63.4 billion fiscal 2027 budget without making any vetoes. The spending plan increases spending by 3.9% and includes education, health care and local aid funding.
- ['Life Is Good' – But Is It Really?](https://www.newbostonpost.com/life-is-good-but-is-it-really.md) - The basic good of life.
- [Massachusetts House Passes Bill To Test Psychedelic Drugs In Mental Health Clinics](https://www.newbostonpost.com/massachusetts-house-passes-bill-to-test-psychedelic-drugs-in-mental-health-clinics.md) - The Massachusetts House approved a five-year pilot program for psychedelic mental health treatment clinics as part of a larger economic development bill.
- [Think Your Star Wars Figure Is Rare? Here's How to Tell](https://www.newbostonpost.com/think-your-star-wars-figure-is-rare-heres-how-to-tell.md) - Some Star Wars action figures are worth thousands. Learn the key signs collectors look for, from vinyl capes to rare production variants.
- [Are there advocacy groups promoting Republican causes in Massachusetts?](https://www.newbostonpost.com/are-there-advocacy-groups-promoting-republican-causes-in-massachusetts.md) - Explore the key advocacy groups promoting Republican causes in Massachusetts, from public policy and civic engagement to grassroots mobilization, and learn how they shape political life in the Commonwealth.
- [Secret Menus of New England: Where To Go, What To Order, How To Ask](https://www.newbostonpost.com/secret-menus-of-new-england-where-to-go-what-to-order-how-to-ask.md) - New Englanders are famous for being reserved, but our restaurant scene has a mischievous streak.
- [Maura Healey's Record as Governor: Promises Made vs. Results Delivered](https://www.newbostonpost.com/maura-healeys-record-as-governor-promises-made-vs-results-delivered.md) - A fact-based review of Governor Maura Healey's record, comparing campaign promises with the results Massachusetts residents have experienced on housing, affordability, transportation, public safety, healthcare, clean energy, and economic growth.
- [The 2026 Massachusetts Gubernatorial Race: An Investigative Report](https://www.newbostonpost.com/the-2026-massachusetts-gubernatorial-race-an-investigative-report.md) - Inside Governor Maura Healey's reelection bid against Republican challenger Mike Minogue, covering campaign strategy, fundraising, key policy issues, polling, and the road to the November 3, 2026 general election.
- [Why Is Massachusetts Called the Bay State? The History Behind the Nickname](https://www.newbostonpost.com/why-is-massachusetts-called-the-bay-state-the-history-behind-the-nickname.md) - Discover why Massachusetts is called the Bay State and how Massachusetts Bay helped shape the Commonwealth's history, economy, and identity.
- [Norwell Teacher Draws Criticism Over Anti-Trump ‘8647’ Post, Vow To Shove Policy Down Parents’ Throats](https://www.newbostonpost.com/norwell-teacher-anti-trump-8647-posts.md) - A Norwell High School social studies teacher and girls' volleyball coach drew criticism after screenshots showed anti-Trump social media posts, including an “8647” banner.
- [Maura Healey’s Approval Rating Underwater In Latest UNH Poll](https://www.newbostonpost.com/maura-healey-approval-rating-underwater-latest-unh-poll.md) - A new UNH poll found more Massachusetts voters disapprove than approve of Gov. Maura Healey’s job performance, though she continues to lead her Republican challengers.
- [UMass Lowell Goalie Tobias Forsythe Deserved Better; Permanently End The Diversity Visa Lottery And Fix CDL Rules For Foreign Drivers](https://www.newbostonpost.com/umass-lowell-goalie-tobias-forsythe-deserved-better-permanently-end-the-diversity-visa-lottery-and-fix-cdl-rules-for-foreign-drivers.md) - Tobias Forsythe died after a crash with a foreign truck driver. His death raises hard questions about the diversity visa lottery and commercial driver’s licenses.
- [Massachusetts Republican Write-In Candidates Unite Behind Election Integrity Push](https://www.newbostonpost.com/massachusetts-republican-write-in-candidates-unite-behind-election-integrity-push.md) - A coalition of Republican write-in candidates is organizing campaigns across Massachusetts while calling for legislative audits and election integrity measures.
- [Red Sox Reliever Alec Gamboa Detailed Cars, Worked Construction On His Journey To The Big Leagues](https://www.newbostonpost.com/red-sox-reliever-alec-gamboa-detailed-cars-worked-construction-on-his-journey-to-the-big-leagues.md) - Red Sox reliever Alec Gamboa recently spoke to NewBostonPost about his lengthy and unconventional path to the big leagues.
- [Former Elizabeth Warren, Michelle Wu Volunteer Calla Walsh Attends Iranian Leader’s Funeral](https://www.newbostonpost.com/former-elizabeth-warren-michelle-wu-volunteer-calla-walsh-attends-iranian-leaders-funeral.md) - Calla Walsh, who once helped Elizabeth Warren and Michelle Wu, praised Iran’s late leader on Iranian state TV.
- [Maura Healey, Elizabeth Warren Un-Endorse Graham Platner Amid Rape Allegations](https://www.newbostonpost.com/maura-healey-elizabeth-warren-un-endorse-graham-platner-amid-rape-allegations.md) - Gov. Maura Healey and U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren joined Democrats calling on Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner to quit after a new rape allegation.
- [Massachusetts Senate Social Media Bill Avoids Under-16 Ban, Targets Addictive Features](https://www.newbostonpost.com/massachusetts-senate-social-media-bill-avoids-under-16-ban-targets-addictive-features.md) - Massachusetts senators will debate a youth social media bill that would restrict autoplay, infinite scroll and notifications for minors without banning teens from platforms.
- [Massachusetts Owes Answers After Illegal Immigrant Charged In Trooper’s Death](https://www.newbostonpost.com/massachusetts-owes-answers-after-illegal-immigrant-charged-in-troopers-death.md) - A Haitian illegal immigrant living in Brockton is charged in a crash that killed a Pennsylvania state trooper. Massachusetts officials need to explain how he had a CDL.
- [Charlie Baker Says NCAA Will Still Allow Male Transgender Athletes On Women’s Team Rosters Following SCOTUS Ruling](https://www.newbostonpost.com/charlie-baker-ncaa-male-transgender-athletes-womens-teams.md) - NCAA President Charlie Baker says the NCAA will keep letting male transgender athletes practice with women’s teams and receive team benefits after the Supreme Court ruling.
- [Frequent Massachusetts SNAP Payment Errors Risk Costly Federal Clawback](https://www.newbostonpost.com/frequent-massachusetts-snap-payment-errors-risk-costly-federal-clawback.md) - Massachusetts posted a 12.5% SNAP payment error rate in fiscal 2025, above the national average and the federal threshold that could force the state to cover millions in food benefit costs.
- [Andrea Campbell Plans To Defend In-State Tuition For Illegal Immigrants Against DOJ Lawsuit](https://www.newbostonpost.com/andrea-campbell-defend-in-state-tuition-illegal-immigrants.md) - Attorney General Andrea Campbell plans to defend Massachusetts’s in-state tuition law for illegal immigrants against a Trump administration lawsuit.
- [Several Massachusetts Businesses Offer Race-Based Discounts To Non-White Customers](https://www.newbostonpost.com/massachusetts-businesses-race-based-discounts.md) - Several Massachusetts businesses and groups advertise lower prices for customers who identify as BIPOC or non-white.
- [Feds Move To Ban Potent Kratom Compound Sold In Gas Stations And Smoke Shops](https://www.newbostonpost.com/feds-move-to-ban-kratom-compound-sold-in-gas-stations-smoke-shops.md) - Federal officials moved to temporarily classify 7-OH, a psychoactive compound found in kratom, as a Schedule I controlled substance.
- [Trump Accounts Explained: What They Are, Who Qualifies, and How Parents Can Claim the $1,000 Investment](https://www.newbostonpost.com/trump-accounts-explained-what-they-are-who-qualifies-and-how-parents-can-claim-the-1-000-investment.md) - Learn what Trump Accounts are, who qualifies for the $1,000 government investment, how to open one, contribution limits, withdrawal rules, and whether they're worth it for your child's future.
- [Boston Restaurant Rolls Out 15-Foot Lobster Roll That Costs Nearly $2,000](https://www.newbostonpost.com/boston-restaurant-rolls-out-15-foot-lobster-roll-that-costs-nearly-2-000.md) - Pauli’s in Boston’s North End has unveiled the USS Lobstitution 2.0, a 15-foot lobster roll with about 20 pounds of lobster meat.
- [Thinking About Becoming an Organ Donor? Here's What Every Family Should Know](https://www.newbostonpost.com/thinking-about-becoming-an-organ-donor-heres-what-every-family-should-know.md) - Thinking about becoming an organ donor? Learn how organ donation works, common myths, transplant waiting lists, and resources for patients and families navigating the transplant journey.
- [United States Faces Belgium Tonight With World Cup Quarterfinal Spot At Stake](https://www.newbostonpost.com/united-states-belgium-world-cup-preview.md) - The United States faces Belgium at 8 p.m. tonight in the World Cup Round of 16, with Folarin Balogun cleared to play after FIFA suspended his red card ban.
- [Several Massachusetts Democrats Seeking Office Identify As Nonbinary, Use They/Them Pronouns](https://www.newbostonpost.com/massachusetts-democrats-nonbinary-they-them-candidates.md) - Several Massachusetts Democrats running for office this year identify as nonbinary or transgender and use they/them pronouns
- [Boston Somali Flag Raising Draws Criticism After Candidate Says City Told Him To Remove American Flag](https://www.newbostonpost.com/boston-somali-flag-american-flag-rob-burke.md) - Dedham Republican Rob Burke says Boston city workers told him to remove an American flag during a Somali flag-raising ceremony at City Hall Plaza.
- [Massachusetts Lawmakers Send Bloated $63.4 Billion Budget To Maura Healey's Desk](https://www.newbostonpost.com/massachusetts-lawmakers-send-bloated-63-4-billion-budget-to-maura-healeys-desk.md) - Gov. Maura Healey will review and act on the $63.4 billion budget that lawmakers sent her last week, the first day of the new fiscal year the budget covers.
- [NH Gov Vetoes Toll Hike On Massachusetts Residents](https://www.newbostonpost.com/new-hampshire-toll-out-of-state-cars.md) - New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte vetoed a bill that would have doubled tolls on many out-of-state drivers, including Massachusetts residents using non-New Hampshire E-ZPass transponders.
- [The Kancamagus Highway: Why New Hampshire's Most Famous Scenic Drive Belongs on Every New England Bucket List](https://www.newbostonpost.com/the-kancamagus-highway-why-new-hampshires-most-famous-scenic-drive-belongs-on-every-new-england-bucket-list.md) - Explore New Hampshire's Kancamagus Highway, including the best stops, waterfalls, overlooks, fall foliage tips, and everything first-time visitors need to know.
- [Don't Miss It: The Best Places to Celebrate the Fourth of July in New England Before Summer Slips Away](https://www.newbostonpost.com/dont-miss-it-the-best-places-to-celebrate-the-fourth-of-july-in-new-england-before-summer-slips-away.md) - Discover the best places to celebrate the Fourth of July in New England, including Boston, Bristol, Plymouth, and more with addresses and travel tips.
- [America Turns 250: Why Massachusetts Will Be at the Center of the Celebration](https://www.newbostonpost.com/america-turns-250-why-massachusetts-will-be-at-the-center-of-the-celebration.md) - Discover why Massachusetts will stand at the heart of America's 250th anniversary celebrations and the state's enduring role in the nation's founding.
- [You Can't Buy a Heart: How Long Does It Take to Get a Heart in Massachusetts?](https://www.newbostonpost.com/you-cant-buy-a-heart-how-long-does-it-take-to-get-a-heart-in-massachusetts.md) - A family member's battle for a lifesaving heart transplant revealed just how little most of us understand about organ donation, waiting lists, and the fragility of life.
- [Spotlight: Ross Jones on Purpose at the Intersection of Business, Faith, and Service](https://www.newbostonpost.com/spotlight-ross-jones-on-purpose-at-the-intersection-of-business-faith-and-service.md) - For 33 years, Ross Jones has helped lead Berkshire Partners while building a career centered on faith, family, teamwork and giving back through philanthropy and community service.
- [Dear Daughters: Become OnlyFans Stars](https://www.newbostonpost.com/dear-daughters-become-onlyfans-stars.md) - The things Leonid Ravinsky didn’t say.
- [Cape Cod’s Version of the ‘Taylor Swift Tax’ Sparks Backlash](https://www.newbostonpost.com/cape-cod-million-dollar-home-tax-debate.md) - A proposal to let Cape Cod towns tax home sales of $1 million or more has sparked debate, with supporters saying it could help fund affordable housing and critics warning it will drive away investment and raise housing costs.
- [Massachusetts Republican LG Candidate Appeals Allegedly Fraudulent Signature Ballot Ruling](https://www.newbostonpost.com/massachusetts-republican-lg-candidate-appeals-allegedly-fraudulent-signature-ballot-ruling.md) - Massachusetts Republican lieutenant governor hopeful Anne Manning Martin is appealing the State Ballot Law Commission's decision that kicked her off the primary ballot over allegedly fraudulent signatures.
- [Massachusetts Republican AG Candidate Appeals Allegedly Fraudulent Signature Decision To U.S. Supreme Court](https://www.newbostonpost.com/massachusetts-republican-ag-candidate-appeals-allegedly-fraudulent-signature-decision-to-u-s-supreme-court.md) - Michael Walsh wants the U.S. Supreme Court to pause a Massachusetts ruling that removed him from the Republican primary ballot.
- [Who Is Maura Healey? Everything You Need to Know About Massachusetts' Governor](https://www.newbostonpost.com/who-is-maura-healey-everything-you-need-to-know-about-massachusetts-governor.md) - Learn who Maura Healey is, her background, accomplishments, controversies, political positions, and the biggest criticisms facing Massachusetts' governor.
- [Beverly City Council Eliminates DEI Director Position](https://www.newbostonpost.com/beverly-city-council-eliminates-dei-director-position.md) - The Beverly City Council voted 5-4 to eliminate the city's diversity, equity and inclusion director position after Mayor Mike Cahill proposed reducing it to a part-time job because of budget problems.
- [Newsmakers: Anne Brensley’s Journey From Honduras To The Massachusetts LG Race](https://www.newbostonpost.com/anne-brensley-honduras-american-dream-write-in-lieutenant-governor-profile.md) - Anne Brensley says she went from extreme poverty in Honduras to the American dream after being adopted into a New York family. Now the former Wayland selectman and real estate developer is running a write-in campaign for Massachusetts lieutenant governor.
- [Millions Of Gallons Of Raw Sewage Pour Into Merrimack River, Threatening To Ruin Fourth Of July Weekend](https://www.newbostonpost.com/haverhill-sewer-break-merrimack-river-fourth-of-july.md) - Millions of gallons of raw sewage have poured into the Merrimack River after a Haverhill sewer main break, forcing beach and shellfish closures before Fourth of July.
- [Forget the Ocean: These New England Swimming Holes Offer the Cleanest Water](https://www.newbostonpost.com/forget-the-ocean-these-new-england-swimming-holes-offer-the-cleanest-water.md) - Discover New England’s cleanest freshwater swimming holes, from Cape Cod kettle ponds and Frog Pond to Walden Pond, Vermont waterfalls, and Maine lakes.
- [Brian Shortsleeve Calls The MassGOP 'Incompetent And Ineffective'](https://www.newbostonpost.com/brian-shortsleeve-massgop.md) - On Tuesday, gubernatorial candidate Brian Shortsleeve hosted a press conference outside the State House where he criticized responses to the alleged signature fraud from his primary opponent Mike Minogue and the MassGOP.
- [Maura Healey Won’t Say If She Agrees With Supreme Court Upholding Transgender Athlete Restrictions](https://www.newbostonpost.com/maura-healey-transgender-athlete-restrictions-scotus.md) - Gov. Maura Healey refused to say whether she agrees with the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling upholding transgender athlete restrictions.
- [Non-Binary Massachusetts Congressional Candidate Says America Should Consider Fining People For Not Voting](https://www.newbostonpost.com/non-binary-massachusetts-congressional-candidate-says-america-should-consider-fining-people-for-not-voting.md) - Massachusetts congressional candidate Mariah Lancaster says America should “strongly consider compulsory voting,” including possible tax penalties for people who do not vote.
- [Massachusetts Ballot Commissioners Donated To Democratic Opponents Of Walsh, Manning Martin Before Removing Them From Ballot](https://www.newbostonpost.com/massachusetts-ballot-commissioners-donated-walsh-manning-martin-opponents.md) - Massachusetts ballot commissioners donated to Democratic opponents of Michael Walsh and Anne Manning Martin before removing the GOP candidates from the ballot.
- [Michelle Wu Not Endorsing Maura Healey For Re-Election](https://www.newbostonpost.com/michelle-wu-not-endorsing-maura-healey.md) - Asked whether she'll be endorsing Gov. Maura Healey for reelection this cycle, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu refused.
- [Pick Your Team, Pick Your Pub: Where To Watch The World Cup In Massachusetts](https://www.newbostonpost.com/world-cup-watch-guide-massachusetts-2.md) - Massachusetts World Cup fans can find bars, pubs, restaurants and local supporter groups for the teams still alive in the 2026 tournament.
- [Massachusetts Lawmakers Set To Miss State Budget Deadline — Again](https://www.newbostonpost.com/massachusetts-lawmakers-set-to-miss-state-budget-deadline-again.md) - Massachusetts lawmakers are set to miss the July 1 budget deadline as they do every year, forcing the state to rely on a temporary spending bill.
- [DOJ Sues Massachusetts Over In-State Tuition For Illegal Immigrants](https://www.newbostonpost.com/doj-sues-massachusetts-in-state-tuition-illegal-immigrants.md) - The DOJ says Massachusetts gives illegal immigrants tuition and aid benefits that some U.S. citizens cannot receive.
- [How Robotaxi Will Transform Boston’s Traffic and Parking Crisis](https://www.newbostonpost.com/how-robotaxi-will-transform-bostons-traffic-and-parking-crisis.md) - Boston faces one of the worst traffic and parking problems in the country. Tesla’s upcoming Robotaxi network could dramatically reduce congestion, free up parking, and change how millions move through Greater Boston. Here’s how it could reshape the city.
- [Newbury Advises Against Flying Flags on Plum Island Before Independence Day, Critics Say](https://www.newbostonpost.com/newbury-plum-island-american-flags-independence-day.md) - Newbury says it has not banned American flags on Plum Island, but residents say a town warning discouraged patriotic displays before Independence Day.
- [Worcester Red Sox Infielder Mikey Romero Talks Salsa Dancing, Spanish, And Big League Dream](https://www.newbostonpost.com/worcester-red-sox-mikey-romero-salsa-spanish-big-league-dream.md) - Worcester Red Sox infielder Mikey Romero spoke with NewBostonPost about learning to salsa dance, speaking Spanish with teammates, and trying to reach the Red Sox.
- [Massachusetts Should Criminalize AI-Generated Child Pornography Like 45 Other States Have](https://www.newbostonpost.com/massachusetts-criminalize-ai-generated-child-pornography.md) - Massachusetts is one of only five states that has not explicitly criminalized AI-generated child sexual abuse material, the author argues.
- [Massachusetts Should Join The Other 49 States And Legalize Consumer Fireworks](https://www.newbostonpost.com/massachusetts-should-join-the-other-49-states-and-legalize-consumer-fireworks.md) - Massachusetts is the only state that bans all consumer fireworks. It's time for Beacon Hill to legalize them and keep the business in the Commonwealth.
- [Massachusetts Ballot Commission Boots Two GOP Statewide Candidates From Primary Ballot Over Alleged Signature Fraud](https://www.newbostonpost.com/massachusetts-ballot-commission-boots-two-gop-statewide-candidates-over-alleged-signature-fraud.md) - The Massachusetts State Ballot Law Commission ruled that two Republican statewide candidates cannot appear on the September primary ballot after finding they lacked enough valid nomination signatures.
- [Five Questions For Anthony Seigler: Red Sox Second Baseman Q&A](https://www.newbostonpost.com/five-questions-for-anthony-seigler-red-sox-second-baseman-q-a.md)
- [Maura Healey Halts Data Center Tax Breaks She Signed Into Law](https://www.newbostonpost.com/maura-healey-halts-data-center-tax-breaks-she-signed-into-law.md) - Gov. Maura Healey paused applications for data center tax incentives approved under a 2024 law she signed, citing energy cost and environmental concerns.
- [15 Massachusetts Fun Facts That Will Make You Want to Get in the Car This Weekend](https://www.newbostonpost.com/15-massachusetts-fun-facts-that-will-make-you-want-to-get-in-the-car-this-weekend.md) - Discover 15 fun Massachusetts facts that double as real places you can visit this weekend, from the first public beach and a giant glass globe to hidden bridges and cranberry bogs.
- [I Grew Up In London, But Claude Lives Nowhere](https://www.newbostonpost.com/being-human-ai-place-memory-faith.md) - A reflection on England, faith, memory and the power of place—and why no artificial intelligence can replicate the human experience of home, belonging and becoming.
- [Massachusetts Fourth of July Guide 2026 Fireworks, Parades, Festivals, and Family Events Across the Commonwealth](https://www.newbostonpost.com/massachusetts-fourth-of-july-guide-2026-fireworks-parades-festivals-and-family-events-across-the-commonwealth.md) - Plan your Massachusetts Fourth of July 2026 now with our full guide to fireworks, parades, festivals, and family events across the Commonwealth before the best spots and tickets are gone.
- [Spotlight: Michael and Victoria Landers — A Marriage Dedicated to Purpose](https://www.newbostonpost.com/michael-victoria-landers-massachusetts-christian-education.md) - Michael and Victoria Landers have spent decades strengthening Christian education, mentoring families and serving Massachusetts through leadership rooted in faith.
- [Your GPS Is Lying To You](https://www.newbostonpost.com/your-gps-is-lying-to-you.md) - One way to become internet famous is to mistype your destination in your map app and accidentally follow the windy roads to the farthest corner of Iceland.
- [Seth Moulton Knocks Reporter’s Phone Away After Question About Controversial Senate Candidate](https://www.newbostonpost.com/seth-moulton-knocks-reporters-phone-away-after-question-about-controversial-senate-candidate.md) - U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Salem, knocked a reporter's phone away after the reporter asked whether he supports controversial Maine Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner.
- [Massachusetts Parole Board Releases Man Who Beat His 2-Year-Old Son To Death With A Baseball Bat](https://www.newbostonpost.com/massachusetts-parole-board-releases-man-who-beat-toddler-son-to-death-with-bat.md) - The Massachusetts Parole Board has voted to release a man who beat his 2-year-old son to death with a plastic baseball bat more than four decades ago, drawing widespread criticism.
- [Handwriting Expert Says Republican AG, Lt. Governor Candidates Submitted Hundreds Of Fraudulent Signatures](https://www.newbostonpost.com/handwriting-expert-republican-ag-lt-governor-candidates-fraudulent-signatures.md) - A handwriting expert testified that nomination papers for Republican attorney general candidate Michael Walsh and lieutenant governor candidate Anne Manning Martin showed evidence of hundreds of fraudulent signatures.
- [DEATON: Let's Open The Door To Homeownership And The American Dream](https://www.newbostonpost.com/john-deaton-massachusetts-homeownership-housing-supply-tokenization.md) - John Deaton says Massachusetts is pricing young families out of homeownership and needs more housing supply, less red tape and more real estate innovation.
- [Statue Of Virgin Mary Vandalized At Boston Catholic Church](https://www.newbostonpost.com/statue-of-virgin-mary-vandalized-at-boston-catholic-church.md) - A statue of the Virgin Mary at a Catholic church in Boston was vandalized on Monday. The Catholic Action League is calling for a hate crime investigation.
- [Dunkin' Unveils 11 New Drinks For This Summer](https://www.newbostonpost.com/dunkin-unveils-11-new-drinks-for-this-summer.md) - Dunkin’ has 11 new drinks for summer. The Canton-based coffee chain added a limited-time Fourth of July menu on Wednesday, June 24.
- [Mike Minogue's Campaign Says Maura Healey Is Taxing People Out Of Massachusetts](https://www.newbostonpost.com/mike-minogues-campaign-says-maura-healey-is-taxing-people-out-of-massachusetts.md) - Massachusetts Republican gubernatorial Mike Minogue has promised to not tax people out of Massachusetts. It's something his campaign says Maura Healey is doing right now.
- [Red Sox Best Andover Native Sean Sullivan, Beat Rockies](https://www.newbostonpost.com/red-sox-best-andover-native-sean-sullivan-beat-rockies.md) - The Boston Red Sox defeated the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night. Andover native Sean Sullivan made his third career big league start for the Rockies in the loss.
- [5 Things You Didn't Know About Brockton's AJ Dybantsa, Top NBA Draft Pick](https://www.newbostonpost.com/aj-dybantsa-brockton-nba-draft-five-things.md) - Brockton native AJ Dybantsa went first overall in the NBA Draft. Here are five things to know about the Massachusetts basketball star.
- [Maura Healey Said She'd Fix Health Care Costs; She's Not Saying How](https://www.newbostonpost.com/maura-healey-health-care-plan-secret.md) - Governor Maura Healey promised action on health care costs, but her private work group still won’t say what fixes it may recommend.
- [Hampshire College Hosting Left-Wing Workshop About 'Radical Economics'](https://www.newbostonpost.com/hampshire-college-hosting-left-wing-workshop-about-radical-economics.md) - Hampshire College is hosting a summer workshop this week that promises to teach activists about “radical economics” and ways to move beyond capitalism.
- [Agawam City Council Backs Voter ID Resolution](https://www.newbostonpost.com/agawam-city-council-backs-voter-id-resolution.md) - The Agawam City Council approved a resolution urging state and federal leaders to support voter ID requirements at polling places.
- [Massachusetts Republican Lt. Governor Candidate Accused Of Filing Forged Signatures From Dead Voters](https://www.newbostonpost.com/massachusetts-republican-lt-governor-candidate-accused-forged-signatures-dead-voters.md) - A Massachusetts Republican lieutenant governor candidate faces allegations that forged nomination signatures, including signatures from deceased voters, were submitted to secure a place on the primary ballot.
- [World Cup On A Budget: How To Experience Soccer’s Biggest Event Without Spending Thousands](https://www.newbostonpost.com/world-cup-watch-guide-massachusetts.md) - How to enjoy the 2026 FIFA World Cup without spending thousands on tickets, from watch parties and public viewing events to transit tips and cheaper fan experiences.
- [Romy Gonzalez Eager To Help Struggling Red Sox Offense](https://www.newbostonpost.com/romy-gonzalez-red-sox-return.md) - Romy Gonzalez is close to returning to the Red Sox lineup as Boston looks for help for one of MLB’s weakest offenses. He spoke to NewBostonPost as he nears his return.
- [SJC Strikes Down Massachusetts Rent Control Ballot Question Over Religious Exemption](https://www.newbostonpost.com/sjc-strikes-down-massachusetts-rent-control-ballot-question.md) - Massachusetts voters will not decide a statewide rent control proposal in November after the Supreme Judicial Court ruled the ballot question is unconstitutional because it exempts housing operated for religious purposes.
- [TIM MURRAY: Massachusetts Should Opt Into Federal School Choice; It's Free Money](https://www.newbostonpost.com/im-murray-urges-healey-federal-scholarship-tax-credit-program-massachusetts.md) - Gov. Maura Healey should opt Massachusetts into a federal scholarship tax credit program that could fund tutoring and other student supports, former Lt. Gov. Tim Murray says.
- [Could Artificial Intelligence Create Better Interest Rates for America?](https://www.newbostonpost.com/could-artificial-intelligence-create-better-interest-rates-for-america.md) - Could artificial intelligence improve the economy by creating different interest rates for businesses and consumers? Explore the future of AI driven monetary policy.
- [Martha’s Vineyard Town Allows Nude Sunbathing, Swimming At Public Beach](https://www.newbostonpost.com/marthas-vineyard-town-allows-nude-sunbathing-swimming-at-public-beach.md) - A Martha’s Vineyard town says people may legally swim and sunbathe nude at part of a public beach.
- [Coca-Cola To Close Northampton Plant, Cut 175 Jobs](https://www.newbostonpost.com/coca-cola-northampton-plant-closing-175-jobs.md) - Coca-Cola plans to close its Northampton plant in December and lay off about 175 workers, adding to concerns about Massachusetts’ business climate.
- [FOGARTY: Maura Healey’s America 250 Boycott Embarrasses Massachusetts](https://www.newbostonpost.com/unpatriotic-gov-healey-boycotts-national-250th-fair-calls-it-just-ridiculous.md) - MassGOP committeewoman Janet Fogarty says Governor Maura Healey is putting politics over Massachusetts history by skipping the Freedom 250 celebration.
- [Transgender Massachusetts Native Wins Women’s College Ultimate Frisbee Defensive Player Of The Year Award](https://www.newbostonpost.com/transgender-massachusetts-native-wins-womens-college-ultimate-defensive-player-of-the-year-award.md) - A Cambridge native who identifies as transgender won Ultiworld’s 2026 Division III Women’s Defensive Player of the Year award while competing in women’s college ultimate under USA Ultimate rules.
- [Archaeologists Find Revolutionary War Artifacts At Bunker Hill](https://www.newbostonpost.com/bunker-hill-archaeology-revolutionary-war-artifacts.md) - Archaeologists at Bunker Hill have found Revolutionary War-era artifacts, including musket balls, gun flints and items likely left by British troops.
- [Lexington Middle School Principal Apologizes For Lesson About The Holocaust](https://www.newbostonpost.com/lexington-middle-school-principal-apologizes-for-lesson-about-the-holocaust.md) - A Lexington middle school principal apologized to Arab, Muslim, Palestinian and Lebanese students after a lesson about the Holocaust and antisemitism, drawing criticism online.
- [Red Sox Drop Series Finale, Can't Sweep Mariners](https://www.newbostonpost.com/red-sox-drop-series-finale-cant-sweep-mariners.md) - Dominic Canzone homered and Logan Gilbert pitched 6 1/3 solid innings as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Boston Red Sox 3-1 Sunday afternoon to salvage the finale of a three-game series.
- [The Media Wants You To Believe This Former Democratic NH State Rep Going To Prison For Child Porn Is A Woman](https://www.newbostonpost.com/media-stacie-laughton-woman-reality.md) - The media keeps calling former Democratic New Hampshire state Rep. Stacie Laughton a woman. Reality tells a different story.
- [Cambridge Public Schools Asks If 3-Year-Olds Identify As Nonbinary On Student Registration Form](https://www.newbostonpost.com/cambridge-nonbinary-student-registration-form.md) - Cambridge Public Schools asks parents applying to its preschool programs if their 3-year-old children identify as nonbinary, according to a form reviewed by NewBostonPost.
- [Boston Bruins To Retire Patrice Bergeron's Number Next Season](https://www.newbostonpost.com/boston-bruins-to-retire-patrice-bergerons-number-next-season.md) - The Boston Bruins will honor former captain Patrice Bergeron by retiring the forward’s No. 37 next season. The date and time of the number retirement ceremony will be shared at a later date, the team said.
- [Springfield Mayor Calls To End Free Bus Program Following Union Station Brawl](https://www.newbostonpost.com/springfield-free-bus-service.md) - After a fight that resulted in eight arrests at Union Station in Springfield earlier this month, Mayor Domenic Sarno called for ending the region’s universal fare-free bus system and replacing it with a voucher system.
- [Democratic Leaders Cheer Andrea Campbell's Sabotage Of Tax Cut Ballot Question](https://www.newbostonpost.com/democratic-leaders-cheer-andrea-campbell-tax-cut-ballot-question-sabotage.md) - Democratic leaders and progressive groups praised the SJC ruling that removed a proposed income tax cut from the 2026 ballot after a summary from Andrea Campbell’s office was deemed misleading.
- [New Report Calls For Responsible Plan To Shrink Massachusetts’ Record-High State Workforce](https://www.newbostonpost.com/new-report-calls-for-responsible-plan-to-shrink-massachusetts-record-high-state-workforce.md) - A new Pioneer Institute report says Massachusetts can reduce its record-high state workforce through attrition, saving taxpayers $1.5 billion over five years.
- [Spotlight: Father Jurgen Liias — A Lifetime of Faith, Renewal, and Service For Christ](https://www.newbostonpost.com/spotlight-father-jurgen-liias-a-lifetime-of-faith-renewal-and-service-for-christ.md) - Father Jurgen Liias’s journey from refugee child to Episcopal minister to Catholic priest has shaped decades of Christian renewal and service in Massachusetts.
- [Well, Why The #&-*% Shouldn’t I Swear?](https://www.newbostonpost.com/well-why-the-shouldnt-i-swear.md) - Of the invisible marks on our soul.
- [Andrea Campbell’s Dishonest Summary Sabotages Income Tax Cut Ballot Question, Keeps It Off November Ballot](https://www.newbostonpost.com/andrea-campbell-dishonest-summary-sabotages-income-tax-cut-ballot-question-keeps-off-november-ballot.md) - Andrea Campbell's ballot summary sank a proposed Massachusetts income tax cut, keeping the measure off the November ballot after the SJC found it significantly misleading.
- [Massachusetts Schools Pilot Sports Betting Prevention Lessons As Youth Gambling Concerns Grow](https://www.newbostonpost.com/massachusetts-schools-sports-betting-prevention-youth-gambling.md) - A new Massachusetts school program aims to warn students about sports betting risks as experts say boys face growing exposure to gambling ads and online wagering.
- [Massachusetts Legislature May Enact Rent Control Before Voters Weigh In, House Ways and Means Chair Says](https://www.newbostonpost.com/massachusetts-legislature-may-enact-rent-control-before-voters-weigh-in-house-ways-and-means-chair-says.md) - A top Massachusetts House official said a possible rent control deal still has “some ways to go” as lawmakers face a July 1 deadline to pass a compromise before the question reaches voters.
- [More Than Half Of Massachusetts Voters Can’t Name A Healey Administration Accomplishment, Poll Finds](https://www.newbostonpost.com/more-than-half-of-massachusetts-voters-cant-name-a-healey-administration-accomplishment-poll-finds.md) - A new Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll found over half of Massachusetts voters either could not name a Maura Healey administration accomplishment or said “nothing.”
- [Dartmouth High School Faces Criticism Over ‘Have a Gay Summer’ Bulletin Board](https://www.newbostonpost.com/dartmouth-high-school-have-a-gay-summer-bulletin-board-backlash.md) - Dartmouth High School is facing criticism after photos shared on social media showed a rainbow-colored bulletin board inside the school that said “Have a Gay Summer.”
- [World Cup for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know Before the First Kick](https://www.newbostonpost.com/world-cup-for-beginners-everything-you-need-to-know-before-the-first-kick.md) - A beginner’s guide to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including how the tournament works, basic soccer rules, key terms, and how to pick a team to support.
- [Mike Minogue Says He'd Put Veterans Before Illegal Immigrants As Governor](https://www.newbostonpost.com/mike-minogue-veterans-illegal-immigrants-governor.md) - Republican Mike Minogue says he would put veterans ahead of illegal immigrants if elected Massachusetts governor.
- [Maura Healey Open To Some Form Of Rent Control, Campaign Spokesman Says](https://www.newbostonpost.com/maura-healey-open-to-some-form-of-rent-control-campaign-spokesman-says.md) - Gov. Maura Healey wants to find a legislative compromise to the rent control ballot question that she opposes, her campaign told the News Service on Tuesday.
- [Massachusetts Congressional Candidate Celebrates Birthday By Smashing ICE Agent Piñata](https://www.newbostonpost.com/jonathan-paz-ice-agent-pinata-video.md) - Massachusetts U.S. House candidate Jonathan Paz recently posted a video showing himself and others hitting a piñata made to look like an ICE agent.
- [A Message From Our CEO: New Series Are On The Way](https://www.newbostonpost.com/a-message-from-our-ceo-a-new-series-are-on-the-way.md) - NewBostonPost CEO Rafal Lipowicz says the outlet is growing with a redesigned website, expanded newsletter, new interview series and more original reporting.
- [Massachusetts Parents Growing Skeptical Of Four-Year Colleges, Poll Shows](https://www.newbostonpost.com/massachusetts-parents-skeptical-four-year-colleges.md) - Massachusetts students are increasingly questioning whether a four-year college degree is worth the high cost, with new polling showing the lowest level of interest in bachelor’s degrees in at least three years.
- [Red Sox Look To Fix First-Inning Problems In Blue Jays Series](https://www.newbostonpost.com/red-sox-look-to-fix-first-inning-problems-in-blue-jays-series.md) - The Boston Red Sox open a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays after struggling this season when opponents score first.
- [Phonics-Based Early Literacy Reform Bill Could Reach Governor Healey's Desk This Week](https://www.newbostonpost.com/early-literacy-reform-healey-massachusetts.md) - Massachusetts lawmakers appear close to finalizing an early literacy reform bill that would require schools to use research-based reading instruction.

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