Patrick Names Steve Crosby Head Of State Gambling Commission
Gov. Deval Patrick has named Stephen Crosby, a former state official in Republican administrations, to chair a powerful commission that will oversee the state's new casino gambling law.
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Gov. Deval Patrick has named Stephen Crosby, a former state official in Republican administrations, to chair a powerful commission that will oversee the state's new casino gambling law.
Federal accident investigators recommended states ban the use of cell phones and other electronic devices by all drivers except in emergencies.
This ought to be a warning to everyone in government that they need to clean up their act.
Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich each campaigned in New Hampshire on Monday, taking shots at each other over a host of issues.
Gov. Deval Patrick, back from his trade mission to South America, spoke out for the first time Monday about the new proposed hotel and casino in Foxboro.
A key prosecution witness in the corruption trial of former Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi has begun his 18-month prison sentence.
Democrat Thomas Conroy ended his candidacy for the U.S. Senate Monday.
State Treasurer Steve Grossman spoke with Jon Keller about the latest with casinos in the Bay State.
Gov. Deval Patrick is returning to Beacon Hill after a nine-day trade mission to South America that included tours of Chile and Brazil.
The new fiscal year doesn't start for another six months, but on Beacon Hill, lawmakers, economists and advocates are already looking ahead.
Mitt Romney dived into his campaign's full-scale critique of rival Newt Gingrich, a move Gingrich backers described as a sign of panic.
The Occupy movement has brought a lot of memories worth forgetting, but there are some things worth remembering too.
Texting while driving increased 50 percent last year despite a rush by states to ban the practice.
Entertainment Weekly magazine has published the results of a new survey linking the TV show preferences of people with their political leanings, and the results are somewhat troubling.
A judge lifted a restraining order on Wednesday that could have prevented the city of Boston from evicting Occupy Boston members from their encampment at Dewey Square.
The union that represents Boston Police officers is criticizing the city for cutting staff after a shooting near TD Garden.
School bus drivers and monitors in Marlboro went on strike Wednesday morning.
Two communities in Massachusetts have canceled their Fourth of July activities for reasons that include staffing shortages, officials said.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is meeting with the media Wednesday for the first time since missing the final day of the NFL Draft to seek counseling.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
A proposed bill would push back "last call" so Massachusetts bars could stay open until 3 a.m. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
New England's largest and oldest Renaissance festival, King Richard's Faire, is a celebration of music, theater, and history.
In a vibrant Salem neighborhood, public art transforms everyday streets into a living museum at the Punto Urban Art Museum.
Renowned for her coastal-inspired artwork, artist Deidre Tao's art can be found in galleries and homes around New England.
With over 100 sculptures woven into the mountainside, the Andres Institute of Art is New England's largest outdoor sculpture park.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is meeting with the media Wednesday for the first time since missing the final day of the NFL Draft to seek counseling.
The Atlanta Braves held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Tuesday night.
Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics was announced as the NBA's top coach for 2025-26.
The U.S. Men's National Team revealed its 2026 FIFA World Cup roster, with Matt Turner and Miles Robinson making the cut.
After months of speculation, a critical day in A.J. Brown trade talks is one week away.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
