U.S. judge orders release of pro-Palestinian Turkish student detained in Massachusetts

Burlington, May 10 (RHC)-- Federal District Judge William Sessions, based in the U.S. state of Vermont, has ruled that Turkish citizen Rumeysa Ozturk, a doctoral student at Tufts University, "cannot continue" to be detained.  He assured that the …

Massachusetts Welcomes Previously Detained Student Home

(MENAFN) Turkish doctoral candidate Rumeysa Ozturk, enrolled at Tufts University, received a warm reception at Boston Logan International Airport on Saturday. She was met by Massachusetts Senator Edward Markey and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley just a day …

5 animals to keep at arm's length in Massachusetts

Massachusetts isn't known for some of the dangerous animals other states are crawling with. You don't, for example, have to watch out for alligators like in Florida. Most, but not all, venomous snakes are ruled out. You don't have to worry …

Trump vs. Massachusetts: Brazilian child rapist in home day care ICE flashpoint

The governor is being called out for the "appalling" case of an illegal immigrant child rapist found at a Cape Cod home day care. A case, Gov. Maura Healey's administration argued Friday night, dates back to the Biden presidency.

Oldest building in Massachusetts is literally older than the country

Woods Hole terminal a safety hazard

To the Editor:  The dangerous situation at the Woods Hole terminal must be addressed immediately. Vehicles, pedestrians, and the lack of adequate staff to direct traffic in the parking lot combine to make the area confusing and unsafe. Buses, cars, and …

Massachusetts seeks public's ideas for new state seal, flag and motto

(WJAR) — Massachusetts state officials announced that they are seeking public's ideas for the state's new seal, flag and motto. The Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission was established in 2024 to propose a new seal, flag and …

This Burger Joint is Being Called the Best Burger Restaurant in Massachusetts

Some people may be surprised by this about Massachusetts, but we have quite a great selection of amazing burger joints throughout the Bay State. There are times this can go overlooked, especially since Massachusetts isn't necessarily among the first …

Massachusetts arts organizations reeling from federal funding cuts

Federal funding cuts to the National Endowment for the Arts has some Massachusetts organizations reeling. These groups secured tens-of-thousands of dollars in grants last year only to see that money disappear with one email.  "One of which stated $50, …

Fugitive convicted of murder in Brazil arrested in Massachusetts, ICE says

MILFORD, Mass. — A fugitive convicted of murder in Brazil has been arrested in Massachusetts, federal immigration authorities said. Fernando Antonio Vieira-Martins, 34, of Brazil, was arrested by federal officers in Milford on May 1, U.S. Immigration and …