Massachusetts breaking news

Eastern Bank and HarborOne Bancorp to Merge in $490 Million Deal

News Summary Eastern Bankshares, Inc. and HarborOne Bancorp, Inc. have announced a definitive merger agreement worth approximately $490 million. This…

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Worcester Couple Charged in Longstanding Rental Fraud Case

News Summary Russell and Linda Callahan have been charged with multiple felonies related to a fraudulent rental scheme impacting small…

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Massachusetts Unemployment Claims Decrease Amid Economic Challenges

News Summary In Massachusetts, initial unemployment claims dropped to 4,804 for the week ending April 19, signaling shifts in the…

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Massachusetts Housing Affordability Crisis Revealed

News Summary A recent report has ranked Massachusetts 50th in housing affordability, attributing its F grade to insufficient home construction…

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Sheryl Sandberg Named Ceremonial Sponsor of USS Massachusetts

News Summary Boston is abuzz as Sheryl Sandberg, former COO of Facebook, becomes the ceremonial sponsor of the USS Massachusetts,…

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EBT Services Outage for Massachusetts Residents

News Summary Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) has announced a temporary outage for Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) services scheduled…

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Bertucci’s Restaurant Chain Closes Multiple Locations in Massachusetts

News Summary Bertucci's Restaurant has announced the closure of several locations across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, due to financial struggles…

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Concerns Rise Over Possible Serial Killer in New England

News Summary Recent unsettling deaths across New England have sparked rumors of a possible serial killer, leaving residents anxious. Authorities…

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Joann Fabric Stores to Close All Locations Amid Bankruptcy

News Summary Joann Fabric Stores has announced the closure of all its locations across the United States following the filing…

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Springfield Residents Receive Extended Unemployment Benefits

News Summary As unemployment rates rise in Massachusetts, Springfield residents can now access up to 30 weeks of unemployment benefits,…

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