With no Republicans running in Massachusetts’ 7th District and after beating out incumbent Rep. Michael E. Capuano in last night’s primary, Democratic candidate Ayanna Pressley is set to head to Congress—and be the first Black woman in the state to do so. Which can explain the overwhelming tears of joy she experienced after finding out … Read more
Police Say: Man Dies After a Shark Attack in Cape Cod Beach A man was bitten by a shark Saturday in the water off a Cape Cod beach and died later at a hospital, becoming the state’s first shark attack fatality in more than 80 years. The man, identified by Cape and Islands Assistant District … Read more
Anyone who’s ever worked in an office has probably been to a retirement announcement or party. Typically, there’s a speech from the boss (while the employee stands to the side, probably awkwardly), a round of applause, and some cake. For Officer Duane Ledoux of the Southbridge Police Department in Massachusetts, his announcement was a little … Read more