Governor Maura Healey today announced that the Division of Insurance has negotiated down proposed rate increases from seven health insurers, saving Massachusetts residents and businesses a projected $72 million in health care premiums for 2027. The Division of Insurance re-negotiated…
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New England Aquarium releases five more endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles off Cape Cod
Turtles were treated for seven months at the Aquarium's Sea Turtle Hospital before returning to the ocean Five rehabilitated Kemp's ridley sea turtles are back in the ocean waters off Cape Cod after the New England Aquarium’s fourth sea turtle…
Healey-Driscoll admin. expands firefighter survival training with new Mobile SCBA Maze
The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services (DFS) today announced the expansion of firefighter survival training at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA) with the addition of a new mobile self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) training maze. The new training system will increase…
Sen. Edwards votes in favor of economic development bill investing in housing, research, and responsible ai
Following two days of debate, the Massachusetts Senate passed an economic development package that lifts up small businesses and burgeoning industries, bans predatory kiosks used in cryptocurrency scams, and reins in the potential dangers of artificial intelligence by instituting responsible…
Cottage Park hosts 32nd annual Regatta to benefit Make-A-Wish
Cottage Park Yacht Club’s 32nd annual Regatta to benefit Make-A-Wish provides a chance for sailors of all ages to compete for a good cause and the whole community to contribute to a nonprofit that grants wishes for children suffering serious…
Winthrop’s Amy Epstein honored as 2026 Commonwealth Heroine at State House
On June 24, 2026, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) joined forces with state legislators to celebrate the Class of 2026 Commonwealth Heroines at the Massachusetts State House. Among this year’s distinguished honorees was Winthrop’s own Amy…
New England Aquarium releases 10 rehabilitated sea turtles off Cape Cod
Ten sea turtles were released Wednesday evening into the waters off Cape Cod, Mass., in the New England Aquarium's second local beach release of the season. The group included six Kemp's ridleys, two loggerheads, and two green sea turtles, all…
Edwards votes in favor of legislation safeguarding social media for minors
The bill, S.3164 An Act Protecting Children From Addictive Social Media Feeds, will decrease the addictive aspect of social media for minors by disabling the ‘algorithmic feed’ and alerting users when they have been using the platform for a prolonged…