News across Greater Boston
In Mass., new guidance stresses health risks of moderate drinking
Health officials in Massachusetts are expanding their advice about alcohol use to emphasize the health risks of regular drinking. The state Department of Public Health says even moderate drinking — one glass a day for women or two for men — can increase the chances of developing…
‘Owen, you were truly a gift’: Mother remembers MHS senior Owen Coyne
Angela Paradise, whose son Owen Coyne died, has written a tribute to Coyne and asked the Current to share it. Coyne was a Marblehead High School senior and three-sport athlete. […] The post ‘Owen, you were truly a gift’: Mother remembers MHS senior Owen Coyne first appeared on…
A road trip through American history
Historian Beverly Gage hit the road to learn about our country's history. She visited more than 300 historic sites -- from museums and battlefields to roadside attractions. What she learned about how America honors its history.
Cambridge Day
Published October 02‘Verity’is lifeless on page and on screen
The movie version of Colleen Hoover’s novel puts an all-star cast in a lame melodrama.
Senior Class: Gerontocracy in America
Older Americans have amassed massive wealth, power and voter influence. On Point's special series "Senior Class: Gerontocracy in America" explores the causes and impacts of this generational imbalance.
Students voice concerns after Tufts pauses prison re-entry program
The Tufts University Prison Initiative offers higher education courses inside the state prison in Shirley and a re-entry program.
Fairhaven man indicted in murder of Mattapoisett’s James Rizza
BROCKTON – A Fairhaven man has been indicted on charges that he shot and killed another man, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz has announced. Today, a Plymouth County grand jury indicted Nicholas Botella, 33, on one count of Murder, two counts of Carrying a Firearm…
Cambridge Day
Published October 02Suspected Teele Square electrical fire displaces residents, businesses close
Firefighters from a dozen neighboring communities battled flames that spread rapidly through the roof of a century-old building Wednesday.
Question 2: Mass. public defenders ask voters to let them form a union
For years, many attorneys for the Committee for Public Counsel Services have tried to form a union. But unlike other government employees, they're not allowed to collectively bargain under state law.
The Zombies Are Back: Annual Zombie Walk Returns to Salem on Saturday
The undead procession will depart from Salem Common and follow a winding route through the city before returning to its final resting place. Motorists should expect rolling road closures and brief traffic delays along the route.
Witch City 5K is scheduled for this Saturday, October 3rd
Expect rolling roadblocks starting at 9:00am as participants move through the course.
It's migration season for hawks and eagles in Massachusetts. Here's how to spot them
Here are some tips from local experts on raptor watching during fall migration season, including where to go in Massachusetts and what you might see.