Election 2022
Donald Trump is throwing his weight behind Geoff Diehl. Maura Healey is preparing for November. And Chris Doughty is appealing to "the exhausted middle." Here's how the gubernatorial candidates are closing out the Massachusetts primary.
Pittsfield
Five of the six members of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts, police advisory and review board resigned because they weren't allowed to review an investigation by police into a police shooting. The former chairperson wants a representative from the board to be a part of future internal police investigations.
Regional news
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"Make Your Own Money" originated with Jackson's own son wondering how to spend the $50 he made from a lemonade stand.
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In the Berkshire County Democratic primary for district attorney, incumbent Andrea Harrington supports reforming criminal justice to increase racial and gender equity. Trial lawyer Timothy Shugrue wants to couple criminal justice reform with tough prosecution.
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Tom Bowler is running for a third term as he finishes his 12th year as Berkshire County sheriff. He faces a challenge in the Democratic primary from Alf Barbalunga, the chief probation officer in the Southern Berkshire District Court.
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College students from around the country are returning to the region. If they're seeking an abortion, even in Massachusetts, the process could be quite different.
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"Make Your Own Money" originated with Jackson's own son wondering how to spend the $50 he made from a lemonade stand.
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An independent compliance monitor has been hired to make sure the Springfield Police and the city are living up to a deal with the federal Department of Justice.
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When the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission marks its five-year anniversary on Thursday, it will also get a new chairperson — former state Treasurer Shannon O'Brien.
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Maine's highest court has struck a blow against the campaign to prevent Central Maine Power Co. from building a high-voltage transmission line through western Maine.
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In June of 2021, the office of Attorney General Maura Healey announced it was fining Eric Suher more than $100,000, alleging he did not pay employees on time and failed to pay sick time.
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AAA Northeast said that a gallon of unleaded gas is now averaging $4.06 in Massachusetts, 10 cents lower than a week ago.
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The summer's drought will make some trees turn color earlier than normal.
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