22+ hour, 34+ min ago  (370+ words) From pizza and treats at the Tannery to local favorites, Newburyport offers something for everyone Nestled along the Merrimack River and just under 40 miles from Boston, Newburyport offers a coastal escape that blends history, creativity, and small-town charm. "Free of…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (236+ words) The Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston invited eighth-graders across the state to creatively read and record the Declaration of Independence as part of a new competition. The "We Declare" Challenge encourages students to perform a dramatic reading of all or…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (194+ words) Ayer's Nasoya facility produces nearly 300, 000 pieces of tofu daily. The largest tofu production line in the world is located in Ayer, Massachusetts, where Nasoya produces nearly 300, 000 pieces of tofu daily. Tofu has been a staple in Chinese cuisine for more…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (445+ words) Maps, charts reveal history of budget override votes across the state With Massachusetts cities and towns feeling squeezed in recent years, dozens are turning to ballot measures to fund local needs, but history shows that's a bad bet for closing…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (232+ words) Residents in one Massachusetts town overwhelmingly voted down two pricey tax hikes on Tuesday, and several other communities will face similar decisions in the coming weeks. South Hadley voters were asked to consider one measure to assess an additional $9 million…...

2+ week, 5+ hour ago  (294+ words) While Massachusetts lawmakers continue to work on social media restrictions for teenagers, Gov. Maura Healey is entering the chat with additional proposals that would require the platforms to significantly change the services available to kids. The governor said her proposals…...

2+ week, 8+ hour ago  (480+ words) Organizers of summer FIFA World Cup matches being played in Massachusetts announced plans to add a bus service to convey thousands of fans to each of the seven matches and revealed that the round-trip cost will be even more than…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (156+ words) Bestselling author Freida Mc Fadden, whose novels include "The Housemaid," revealed her true identity as a Massachusetts physician in an interview Friday. USA Today, which published the interview, described Mc Fadden's "Hannah Montana-worthy double life" and the decision to keep…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (378+ words) The South Shore Irish Heritage Trail winds through nine towns, from Weymouth to Plymouth, along the South Shore of Massachusetts. The trail is a placemaking initiative intended to celebrate Irish. .. The South Shore Irish Heritage Trail winds through nine towns,…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (397+ words) Massachusetts lawmakers took a big step toward implementing the nation's "most restrictive" legislation governing kids' access to social media and cellphones at school, but the measure still has to pass several hurdles. What the House passed Wednesday is significantly different…...