Baker: Feds' One-Size-Fits-All Approach For Fall School Reopening Is 'Inappropriate'
Baker disagrees with a one-size-fits-all approach to school reopening from the federal government.
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Baker disagrees with a one-size-fits-all approach to school reopening from the federal government.
There is pushback from some parents and the sports community who think the guidance is too restrictive.
It may be a long time before Massachusetts moves into the next phase of its reopening plan.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker was asked at a news conference Wednesday for his reaction to the new quarantine rules in nearby states.
Leaders from 26 cities in Massachusetts are sending state leaders a letter Tuesday calling on them to preserve an increase in school funding.
Massachusetts will allow indoor dining at restaurants and nail salons to reopen Monday, June 22, Gov. Charlie Baker said Friday,
Gov. Charlie Baker proposed new legislation on police reform Wednesday.
Governor Baker said the state is discussing an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar was in Boston Friday to get a closer look at the coronavirus response in Massachusetts.
Gov. Charlie Baker and House leaders are working on a police reform bill in Massachusetts that could require police officers to be certified and ban chokeholds.
The president told "weak" governors they "have to dominate" to enforce law and order when peaceful protests turn violent.
Massachusetts released more information Monday about what businesses can operate when Phase Two of state's coronavirus reopening plan begins.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley is among those at odds with the Baker administration over reopening Massachusetts right now.
The pounding of weights and sweaty bodies filled the air at Prime Fitness & Nutrition Gym in Oxford. Gym owner David Blondin decided to open up his business Monday morning in defiance of Gov. Charlie Baker's plan to re-open the state.
A day after Gov. Charlie Baker released the state's game plan for reopening economic and social activities sidelined by the pandemic, there's still plenty of confusion about what it means. We fielded a few questions online and tracked down some answers.
Baker has said he expects criticism from both the left and the right on his reopening plan.
The salon can reopen as a part of Governor Baker's Phase 1 reopening plan announced on Monday, May 18.
It's going to be a bit longer before dining rooms reopen in Massachusetts, possibly three weeks or more.
Owners of childcare and fitness centers are scared waiting until the next phases to reopen could have disastrous consequences for their businesses.
Churches across Massachusetts that have been closed for weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic want to reopen soon.
Golf courses in Massachusetts are allowed to reopen immediately with new social distancing guidelines because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Jon Keller takes a closer look at a new poll that shows most of Massachusetts approves of Gov. Baker's handling of the coronavirus crisis.
Nearly half of residents say the pandemic has diminished their income.
This week Massachusetts saw its highest number of positive coronavirus cases reported in one day. The number of cases is partially tied to a large increase in testing.
Massachusetts Department of Public Health Commissioner Monica Bharel returned to work Friday after being out work for nearly four weeks after being diagnosed with the coronavirus.
Wilson Contreras hit a three-run homer, Caleb Durbin added a home run of his own, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Washington Nationals 6-3 on Monday to extend their winning streak to a season-high five games.
Jose Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.
Two wastewater leaks in Haverhill have led to beach closures and some businesses shutting down.
The world premiere of "Black Swan" is being held in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Ipswich is closing its popular beaches on the North Shore of Massachusetts as a result of the Merrimack River sewage leak.
There's an Extreme Heat Warning for the Boston area from Wednesday through Saturday with temperatures at or above 100 degrees.
Two wastewater leaks in Haverhill have led to beach closures and some businesses shutting down.
Ipswich is closing its popular beaches on the North Shore of Massachusetts as a result of the Merrimack River sewage leak.
Former Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode allegedly sent dozens of vulgar text messages, an independent investigation revealed.
Alvin Campbell was sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of raping multiple women while posing as an Uber driver in Boston.
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 Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
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.
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."
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
Boston Dynamics is expanding with a new robotics and AI center in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
Wilson Contreras hit a three-run homer, Caleb Durbin added a home run of his own, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Washington Nationals 6-3 on Monday to extend their winning streak to a season-high five games.
Jose Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.
Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night.
Jake Bennett held New York to one run in 6 1/3 innings, Masataka Yoshida hit a leadoff home run off Gerrit Cole and the Boston Red Sox beat the Yankees for the third straight day, 4-1 on Saturday.
Payton Tolle took a perfect game into the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-1 on Friday night.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.