Wellfleet saw its credit rating dip after struggling to retain financial staff because of the town’s high cost of living.
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Authorities identify husband as killer in ‘Lady of the Dunes’ Massachusetts cold case
The remains of Ruth Marie Terry, who was killed in 1974, were only identified in October.
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Massachusetts rent control supporters say ballot question is valid as opposition mounts
The ballot question, filed by state Rep. Mike Connolly, a Cambridge Democrat, scraps a portion of state law banning rent control and replaces it with new language allowing municipalities to set the rules for residential evictions, brokers fees, the removal of housing units from the rental housing market, and rents.
Posted inNew England
Falling ice block punches hole in roof of Massachusetts house
The FAA is investigating whether the ice fell off a plane traveling to Boston Logan Airport.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Massachusetts governor declares state of emergency amid influx of migrants seeking shelter
Gov. Maura Healey has asked the federal government for financial help and expedited work authorizations to allow the new arrivals to more quickly start earning a living.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Obamas’ personal chef drowns near family’s home on Martha’s Vineyard
The search for the missing paddleboarder started Sunday after reports from a fellow paddleboarder that he had struggled on the surface, went under and didn’t resurface.
Posted inNew England, News
Boat crashes into jetty on Cape Cod; teen found dead in water
State police say a 17-year-old girl has died in a boating accident on Cape Cod.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, New England, News
Much debated hydropower transmission corridor to be renegotiated because of cost increases
Maine lifted its stop-work order nearly 2 months ago but construction has not yet resumed on the project.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News, Politics
RFK Jr. candidacy ‘the last thing’ Biden wanted, pundits say
Political observers expect the scion of the powerful political family to win the first Democratic primary contest in New Hampshire.
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Massachusetts couple celebrating 50th wedding anniversary are stabbed to death
The bodies were found in a home in Newton when the couple failed to arrive at church Sunday morning, police said.