Special to the Sun North Atlantic right whales have returned to the waters south of Massachusetts, prompting federal authorities to designate a voluntary slow zone. Scientists from the New England Aquarium’s Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life were flying an…
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RMV Unveils Redesigned Disability Placard to Improve Efficiency
Special to the Sun The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) has announced the introduction of a newly redesigned Disability Placard, created to improve security, curb fraud, and expedite delivery. Current placards will remain valid until their expiration date. The…
Historic New England Announces 2026 Medal Recipients
Special to the Sun Historic New England has announced the 2026 recipients of the 2026 Historic New England Medal: Nancy R. Coolidge and Stephen S. Lash, two visionary leaders whose decades-long dedication to preservation, culture, education, and the arts have…
Tax Relief legislation Overwhelmingly Passes Senate
37–1 vote to approve property tax relief for homeowners, seniors and small businesses Special to the Sun Last week, Massachusetts State Senate voted to make housing more affordable in Massachusetts, approving new tools that give cities and towns the ability…
Edwards Advances Legislation to Ensure Fairness,due Process, and Access to the Courts for All
Special to the Sun Senator Lydia Edwards has filed legislation reaffirming a fundamental promise of our democracy: that everyone has fair and safe access to the courts. At a time when increased immigration enforcement activity has created fear around courthouses,…
Meet Boston Announces Exciting Winter Activities
Frostival Lodge furnished by Wayfair at Copley Square and a spectacular Ferris Wheel on the Greenway Special to the Sun The inaugural Boston Frostival swings back into gear this February with two signature activations – the Frostival Lodge furnished by…
Mayor Wu Announces Boston Saves’ January Incentive to Help Families Activate Accounts and Unlock Program Benefits
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu announced a January promotion through Boston Saves, the City’s children’s savings account program designed to engage families in financial education and long-term saving and planning for their children’s future. Currently, all Boston Public…
Owner Makes Difficult Decision to Close Charles Street Liquors
By Dan Murphy The decision to close Charles Street Liquors, the longstanding business at 143 Charles St., didn’t come easily for its owner. “For the past year, my wife and I have wrestled with this difficult decision,” Chris Pedersen told…
Let’s Go Patriots!
For those of us who are longtime fans of the New England Patriots, it seems like it was only yesterday that the Pats of Brady and Belichick were the dominant team in the NFL. We were around in the early…
As we’re Shivering Next Week, Remember, We’re Halfway through Winter
When the National Weather Service issued its long-range forecast for this winter last fall, it was a good news/bad news scenario. They were predicting warmer-than-normal temperatures for our region, which was the good news (after all, who likes cold weather?),…