Health
7 Things Doctors Wish Families Knew This Back-to-School Season
Keep your kids' mental and physical health at the forefront as you plan for a new school year.
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“They’re in everything:” Massachusetts lawmakers explore solutions to forever chemicals
by Maya Mitchell, CommonWealth Beacon August 22, 2025 As the risk of toxic forever chemicals grows, a handful of Massachusetts legislators and advocates are looking for solutions to the complex problem. Last week, a group of Massachusetts lawmakers, agency officials, and advocates visited Maine to speak with well owners and
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Massachusetts signals new gas customers may soon have to pay full hookup costs
Gas utilities may need to make changes in an effort to wean the state off of natural gas and meet climate goals.
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Romance scams roundup: All of the romance scams you should know to keep your heart and bank safe
Many of today’s most common scams work by preying on and exploiting trust and human emotions.
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Grid operator forecasting 11% increase in electricity consumption by 2034
A 10-year downturn is reversing as electric vehicle and heat pump adoption increases, but not as quickly as originally predicted.
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Tick populations have surged in the Northeast. Here’s how to keep you and your pets safe this summer.
Reducing your risk of tick-borne disease transmission comes down to awareness, prevention, and monitoring.
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See the Most Extreme Temperatures in Massachusetts History
Will this week's weather set local records?
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MBTA Communities law is not an unfunded mandate, judge rules
A judge in Plymouth County has dismissed a bundle of municipal lawsuits and denied their request for denied grant monies to be disbursed.