Firefighters across Massachusetts are facing the “nearly impossible” task of extinguishing lithium-ion battery fires much more often, according to new state data showing such incidents have spiked up sharply in the past half year.
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Massachusetts antisemitic incidents spike, New England hits record high: ‘Simply stunning’
Massachusetts antisemitic incidents spike, New England hits record high: ‘Simply stunning’
Glimpses of joy: Making a difference on race day
On the course and off, runners and their supporters each carried their own personal stories to the 128th Boston Marathon on Monday — pushing them to run harder, help out those around them and cheer louder through a beautiful race day.
128th Boston Marathon: ‘A lot of perseverance out there’
With the sun beaming and temperatures soaring into the low 70s, thousands of runners crossed the Boylston Street finish line, some falling to the ground in exhaustion and others rushing over to friends and family in excitement.
Info gap hinders HPC review of Steward-Optum deal
BOSTON — Another state agency is counting itself among the public officials who say they do not have the information and records they need from Steward Health Care, as red flags have been raised around a potential deal to sell Steward’s physician network to for-profit insurers Optum Care. Steward remains in the spotlight after the […]
‘Not just a tribute, it’s a testament’
FITCHBURG — The Steve Ciccolini Music Program & Education Memorial Fund recently made a $12,000 donation that is being divided among the music programs of three city schools. Fitchburg High School and Longsjo and Memorial middle schools are the recipients of the generous gesture. A check was presented to FHS music teacher and Band Director […]
