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Boston Marathon 2025: Snapshots from the race course
As 2025 Boston Marathon runners reached the infamous Heartbreak Hill, family and supporters cheered them through to the last leg of the race.
‘Force for good’ — Massachusetts elected officials mourn death of Pope Francis
Elected officials from across Massachusetts mourned the death of Pope Francis, an Argentine who local politicians celebrated as a “force for good” and someone who brought a “unique” perspective to the papacy.
Sheriff reports spring surge in “smishing” scams
WEST BOYLSTON — Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis is warning residents about a recent wave of “smishing” scams targeting cell phones across Massachusetts. Smishing, a combination of “SMS” (short message service) and “phishing,” involves scammers sending fraudulent text messages with website links to residents’ cell phones. According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), a typical […]
Boston Marathon, 250th celebrations converge: Public safety at the forefront
The 250th anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolution and the Boston Marathon are converging as the “greatest weekend of the year” has arrived in the city. Officials have outlined safety protocols ahead of Monday’s race.
Lexington and Concord 250th events: What to know before you go
With the 250th anniversary of the first American Revolution battles at Lexington and Concord approaching, its time for visitors to start planning for the historic events.