Special to the Journal The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is reminding residents that they must present a federally approved form of identification, such as a REAL ID driver’s license, a REAL ID identification card, or a valid U.S.…
Gov. Healey takes Action to keep ICE Out of Schools, Hospitals, Courthouses, and Places of Worship
Files legislation to protect Mass. residents from ICE abuses Special to the Transcript Gov. Maura Healey today took action to protect the people of Massachusetts from abuses by President Donald Trump and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. She filed legislation…
Aft Massachusetts Stands with State Houseefforts to Protect Residents from ICE
Special to the Transcript The American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts joined Governor Maura Healey today as she unveiled an Executive Order to protect Massachusetts residents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers who continue to operate with unchecked authority fulfilling…
DCR Announces Series of Events and Programming to Celebrate Black History Month
Special to the Transcript To celebrate Black History Month, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is hosting free interactive events at Roxbury Heritage State Park and Fall River Heritage State Park. The series will provide opportunities for visitors…
North Atlantic Right Whales Return to Southern New England Waters, Prompting Slow Zone for Mariners
At least 23 right whales seen south of Massachusetts in past week Special to the Journal North Atlantic right whales have returned to the waters south of Massachusetts, prompting federal authorities to designate a voluntary slow zone. Scientists from the…
Acclimating to Our Local Ice Age
The bitterly cold weather that we’ve been experiencing day-after-day this winter has been oppressive (not to mention costly because of our high heating bills). The daily lows in the single digits, coupled with the strong winds that have brought the…