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Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. Most of its population of 6.4 million live in the Boston metropolitan area. The eastern half of this relatively small state is mostly urban and suburban. The west is primarily rural; however, most of its population actually lives in urban enclaves. Massachusetts is the most populous of the six New England states and ranks third in overall population density among the 50 states.
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Staying Safe in a Scary World
Many of today's seniors enjoyed an era where they weren't overly concerned about locking their doors and windows. They were even farther away from a time where they had to exercise genuine caution when talking on the phone or reading their email. Even the Read more...
News for Massachusetts from MassLive.com
Easthampton reviewing and revising sign ordinances, line by line
Mar 22, 2010 7:20 am
EASTHAMPTON – A once-contentious issue that until recently could spur a shouting match at a meeting has calmed as the City Council’s Ordinance Committee...
Ever use a condom? You can thank Bill Baird
Mar 22, 2010 5:47 am
Baird equates his fight for birth control to many controversies, such as universal health insurance. Bill Baird does not expect everyone using condoms to know who ...
Full text of President Barack Obama's remarks on the passage of health care reform bill
Mar 22, 2010 5:38 am
"Today's vote answers the dreams of so many who have fought for this reform," the president said. Associated PressFollowing the final vote in th...
Health care reform bill passes deeply divided Congress
Mar 22, 2010 5:25 am
"This is what change looks like," President Barack Obama said in televised remarks. Associated PressSpeaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., laughs a...
Good weather brings out crowds for Holyoke's St. Patrick's Parade
Mar 22, 2010 2:18 am
As many as 450,000 people are estimated to have attended the St. Patrick's Parade HOLYOKE – William G. Rogers remembers getting a call in the ea...
Top awards at the Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade
Mar 22, 2010 1:44 am
Best high school majorette: Holyoke High School Marching Band A variety of judges selected the following floats, bands and marching units to receive the top award...
Video: Holyoke St. Patrick's Day Parade and St. Patrick's Road Race 2010 ... and Mummers Concert
Mar 22, 2010 1:24 am
See highlights from Holyoke's weekend of Irish celebrations - the parade and road race. The Holyoke St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday and Holyoke St. Pat...
Photo gallery: Holyoke St. Patrick's Day Parade 2010
Mar 22, 2010 12:58 am
People from Holyoke and throughout Western Massachusetts and beyond watched the 2010 St. Patrick's Parade. The Republican photo by Dave RobackAt the Holyo...
Toyota shareholders sue over fallen stock price
Mar 21, 2010 8:56 pm
A hearing is scheduled next week in San Diego on whether to consolidate the dozens of Toyota owners' class-action lawsuits before a single judge. Toyota s...
St. Patrick's Parade marches through Holyoke with beautiful weather
Mar 21, 2010 8:16 pm
The annual St. Patrick's Parade gets thousands of viewers on a brisk sunny day. The Republican photo by Dave RobackDuring Sunday's Holyoke St. Patrick's P...
News for Salem, Massachusetts from SalemNews.com
Lowe's expected to draw crowd to planning board
Mar 22, 2010 12:53 am
SALEM and mdash; In what could be a sign of a recovering economy, the Planning Board is getting busy again. On Thursday night, it had hearings scheduled on two major projects: the $30 million Gateway...
Mar 22, 2010 12:51 am
Danvers Friday Police took a report at 8:05 p.m. of larceny at Walmart on Route 114. Police took a report at 8:45 p.m. of a fight at A.C. Moore at the Liberty Tree Mall. Police received a report a...
Woman escapes serious injury in 128 rollover
Mar 22, 2010 12:49 am
BEVERLY and mdash; A red 1997 Dodge Stratus flipped over and landed on its roof just to the north of Route 128's Exit 19 yesterday afternoon, state police spokesman Sgt. Matthew Murray said. The mang...
Tierney hails health care reform victory
Mar 22, 2010 12:38 am
WASHINGTON and mdash; Delivering a hard-fought victory in President Obama's yearlong pursuit of a national health care overhaul, a divided House narrowly approved legislation last night that could re...
Mar 22, 2010 12:36 am
Monday, March 22 Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m., City Hall, Wiggin Auditorium. Tuesday, March 23 School Committee, 7 p.m., Kiley School, Johnson Street. Thursday, March 25 Municipal Lighting Commissi...
North Shore Real Estate Transactions
Mar 22, 2010 12:36 am
BEVERLY 23 Wirling Drive: Diane E. Trull to Christopher M. Pearson, $337,500. 163 Dodge St.: Jo Anne Fladger to Jeffrey B. Kizior and Rosalyn H. Do, $437,500. 2 Duck Pond Road #135: Drew G. Gajnos and...
Mar 20, 2010 6:00 am
Following are highlights of some of the findings made in the auditors' report: Expenses paid without approval. Monthly expenses are paid out before being approved by the board, and the board members v...
Mar 20, 2010 6:00 am
DANVERS and mdash; Selectmen last night supported raising the town's meals tax to balance next year's budget. The money generated by a .75 percent increase would make up a $700,000 revenue shortfall ...
Homeland Security official: I intended to fire housekeeper
Mar 20, 2010 6:00 am
SALEM and mdash; The Homeland Security official accused of encouraging her cleaning woman, an illegal immigrant, to stay in the country insisted yesterday that she intended to fire her, but assumed t...
Officials again call for Bassett removal
Mar 20, 2010 6:00 am
Local town officials were among the earliest critics of the Essex Regional Retirement Board and its executive director and chairman, Timothy Bassett. They've been upset by various board activities for...
