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A U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year that invalidated the way Massachusetts cities and towns seize real estate for back taxes may end up getting a couple in Marlborough much more money than they would have had otherwise – and they may end up keeping their home. The Massachusetts Appeals
karoline Leavitt
President-elect Donald Trump selected a 27-year-old Atkinson, New Hampshire native to be the next White House press secretary: Karoline Leavitt. Leavitt is set to take the role once Trump assumes office on January 20, 2025. She will replace Karine Jean-Pierre, who has held the position since May 2022. Leavitt will
jen crook
A boy scored both goals for the winning team in a Massachusetts girls' field hockey state championship game this weekend. Sophomore Ryan Crook, a boy who also plays varsity baseball, netted two goals for Somerset Berkley as the team beat Norwood 2-1 in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Division
Boy volleyball player Pembroke
A boy helped the Pembroke High girls' volleyball team make the postseason this fall. Matthew Rinehart, a sophomore setter, is a starter on varsity who has contributed to the team's success. Pembroke finished its regular season at 10-10, guaranteeing itself a spot in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic
Massachusetts legislature
By Chris Lisinski State House News Service The Massachusetts House of Representatives on Thursday moved to overhaul audits of the chamber's business after voters overwhelmingly said the state auditor has the power to audit the Legislature.
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Meet the class of 2025. When lawmakers gavel in their first session of the new term on New Year's Day, the 200-person roster will feature a 22 newcomers across the House and Senate, representing 11 percent of the Legislature.
Kelly Dooner
Massachusetts state Senator-elect Kelly Dooner (R-Taunton) has seen first-hand the impact the state's migrant crisis has on communities. The Taunton city councilor supports adding a residency requirement to the state's right-to-shelter law to limit global demand for these free long-term hotel and motel stays in the
Ryan Crook
A boy could help a girls' high school field hockey team win a state championship this season. Sophomore Ryan Crook, a boy who also plays varsity baseball, has shined for the Somerset Berkley girls' field hockey team this fall.