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Climate chief departs, warning against pitting green against affordable

Melissa Hoffer, the nation's first Cabinet-level climate chief, used her final day in the Healey administration to deliver a message to Massachusetts environmental advocates.

Massachusetts · 2d

theberkshireedge.com

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Berkshire region real estate sales – November 13, 2026

11 Tracie Avenue: John W. Dabrowski and Mary L. Dabrowski of Adams to Sally A. Dabrowski and Megan J. Dabrowski, $1 on 10/27/2026. 17 Anthony Street: Melissa R. Tower and Gordon Miles Tower of Adams to Jackson B. Tower and Jake M. Tower, $1 on 09/30/2026. 3 West Street: Jacqueline...

Massachusetts · 7h
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WWLP

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Reentry services likely to feature in correction commission report

A Massachusetts legislative commission met Monday to discuss creating a unified statewide reentry system and improving collaboration between health and human service agencies.

Massachusetts · 2d

Patriot Ledger

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Pilgrims and Puritans: Who really shaped Thanksgiving?

Wondering the difference between Pilgrims and Puritans? Many New Englanders know the story of the first Thanksgiving in Plymouth , but with both the Pilgrims and Puritans establishing colonies in Massachusetts, it can be easy to mix up which group the holiday originated with. Here's what to know about the key differences between the Pilgrims and the Puritans. Puritans vs. Pilgrims After King Henry VIII declared himself head of the new Church of England in 1534, the Puritans emerged as a group of people who wanted to return to practicing religion in the way early Christians did. The Puritans believed in reforming, or "purifying," the Church of England from within, says the Plimoth Pawtuxet Museum . The Pilgrims emerged from a more radical group known as Separatists, who believed in forming new, separate church congregations outside of the Church of England. The Separatist church congregation that came to be known as the Pilgrims was from the town of Scrooby in Nottinghamshire, England. More: The first Thanksgiving was held in Massachusetts. Here's where Where did the Pilgrims settle? After a dozen years spent in the Netherlands for religious freedom, the Separatists decided to journey to the New World, planning to settle

Plymouth, MA · 1d

Villanovan

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Preview: Football To Play Holy Cross

On Saturday, Nov. 14, Villanova’s football team (6-4, 5-2 Patriot League) will travel to Worcester, MA, to face Holy Cross (5-5, 5-2 Patriot League) in a key conference matchup. The Wildcats will see the game as a chance to extend their win streak to five games after a dominant 30-0 shutout win over Richmond last Saturday at Villanova Stadium.

Worcester, MA · 2d

mattathomeintheworld.com

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A Taste of Social Psychology

For those of you close to Southeastern Massachusetts or Rhode Island, I’ll be doing two lectures next week – same presentation, different venues, free admission!. Social Psychology is the study of how attitudes and behavior can be shaped by the social situations we find ourselves in or by the influence of other people. In this presentation we’ll learn about various.

Wareham, MA · 19h

takingthekids.com

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10 Huge Secondhand And Antique Stores In Southeastern Massachusetts Worth Exploring

One antique shop in this part of Massachusetts scoops ice cream and pours coffee, and it runs as a nonprofit. Another fills a huge refurbished mill so big that shoppers spend hours walking its vendor sections. That’s only a taste of the secondhand shopping destinations scattered across southeastern Massachusetts. One...

Massachusetts · 2d

Cape Cod Times

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Leah Woodward powers Dennis-Yarmouth into field hockey quarterfinals

Leah Woodward left her mark all over No. 2 Dennis-Yarmouth's 7-0 win over No. 15 Northbridge in a Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Division 4 field hockey state tournament Round of 16 matchup on Tuesday. Woodward recorded a hat trick and three assists. Olivia Almonte, an eighth grader, started the scoring with a goal 2:14 into the game. Jenna Richard added a goal and an assist, and Riley Precourt scored once. Dennis-Yarmouth (14-3-3) has recorded shutouts in each of its first two state tournament games, while scoring 15 goals in the process. The Dolphins will play No. 7 West Bridgewater, which also hasn’t allowed a goal in two wins, in the round of 8 at a date and time to be determined. In other high school sports: Field Hockey Div. 3, Round of 16 – No. 1 Sandwich 3, No. 16 Scituate 0: The undefeated Blue Knights (20-0-0) notched their 20th win of the season as they shut out a second straight state tournament opponent. They advanced to the Round of 8, where No. 8 East Longmeadow awaits in a game to be played Nov. 12 at 1:30 p.m. Elisabeth Stutzman scored twice and Rae Senno added a goal for the

Dennis, MA · 2d

Boston 25 News WFXT

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Nor’easter to bring heavy rain, gusty winds and some snow to Massachusetts

A late-week nor’easter is expected to bring a stretch of rain and gusty winds to Massachusetts, along with the potential for wet snow in higher elevations

Massachusetts · 2d

FUN 107

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Does Massachusetts Still Allow Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides?

Following a tragic 2026 incident in Central Park, New York City will officially ban horse-drawn carriages by June 1, 2028. Here is how Massachusetts laws compare.

Massachusetts · 22h

WPRI 12 News

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MSPCA caring for 60+ chinchillas from massive rescue effort

The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is seeking adopters for more than 60 chinchillas who were rescued from a commercial breeding facility in Ohio.

Ohio · 2d

WHAV

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Hillie’s Football to Play St. John’s of Shrewsbury in Round of Eight

Haverhill High School Hillie’s football is playing St. John’s High School of Shrewsbury in the state tournament’s round of eight, Thursday night. As WHAV previously reported, Hillie’s football is playing in the state tournament for the first time in a decade. After defeating Leominster High School...

Haverhill, MA · 1d

wheninyourstate.com

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Granite steps, rushing water, zero effort: Massachusetts’ easiest waterfall wins every time

Lawrence Brook doesn’t waste any time. A short walk into a 46-acre preserve in Royalston, a small town in north-central Massachusetts, and the water is already moving, already loud, already doing what you came to see. Doane’s Falls runs a chain of cascades down a granite hillside, and the...

Royalston, MA · 1d

WSBS 860AM, 94.1FM

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Not One Single Massachusetts City Placed In The Top 100 For Rent Affordability

WalletHub published a study that looks at the most affordable cities when it comes to paying rent, and the results might surprise you.

Massachusetts · 1d

We Are Berkshires

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Teens In Massachusetts Are Waiting Longer To Get Driver's Licenses, And The Reasons Are Shifting

Fewer teens are rushing to get their licenses these days. Studies show many wait a year or more, and experts say readiness matters more than timing.

Massachusetts · 9h

The Metrowest Daily News

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MetroWest high school football schedule/live scores (Nov. 12-14)

The playoffs march on, with 64 teams still alive across the state. Massachusetts high school football teams that made their division's quarterfinals are ready to play through some more inclement weather this weekend. It may no longer be the Road to Gillette , but teams have to win the next one in front of them to reach the state semifinals. And many more are on the march toward their Thanksgiving rivalry games. After another eventful slate in Week 9, what will the opening round of the MIAA high school football playoffs in Massachusetts have in store? In the Daily News coverage area, we have 19 games to kick off over three days in Week 10 of the 2026 campaign, with three of those being playoff matchups. On Thursday night, we have seven games, then nine contests under the Friday night lights and three more on Saturday. More: Who is the Daily News Football Player of the Week for Week 9? Follow our scheduling updates and scores from Thursday through Saturday right here. MetroWest high school football coverage Time to explore 8-man football in Mass.? 2026 MetroWest schedule Statewide top 25 State's best QBs The scoreboard .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height:

Massachusetts · 17h

Yahoo!

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$1 ticket from Stop & Shop turns into $100K Mass Cash win

A lottery ticket won in the Tuesday evening drawing of the Massachusetts State Lottery's "Mass Cash" game was sold at a Stop & Shop in Greater Boston. The lucky lottery player bought their ticket at a Stop & Shop located at 109 Taunton St. in Plainville, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.

Massachusetts · 1d

The Cool Down

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Massachusetts retiree faces nearly triple insurance costs as his Medicare Advantage plan ends

"There's some anxiety about that."

Worcester County, MA · 1d

Main Street Dollars

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Heating aid pays up to $1,200 a household in Massachusetts and utility discounts reach $500 a year in New York, while Maine adds automatic discounts to November bills

Massachusetts households that heat with oil or utility gas can get about $525 to $1,200 in state heating aid this winter. New York utility customers on the state’s discount program can save up to $500 a year, and Maine started automatic electric-bill discounts of 17% to 83% for low-income households on or soon after November […]

Massachusetts · 2d