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Question 3 supporters concede; party primaries likely to remain

Question 3 supporters conceded defeat, Boston.com reported, leaving Massachusetts’ party primary system likely to stay in place.

November 4, 2026

Ed Markey reelected as Saugus shows Republican support

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Marijuana repeal trails as early returns show local divides

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Massachusetts voters keep 2024 gun law with nearly 69% support

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02Business & Economy

Real Estate & Development

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Economy

Massachusetts faces record heating oil prices as winter nears

Record heating oil prices are putting Massachusetts households on notice for costly winter bills, according to WBUR.

November 3, 2026

Unresolved titles slow Springfield vacant-property repairs

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Real Estate & Development

Springfield courthouse developer warns of downtown risks

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Economy

Cambridge Common and Lizard Lounge to close in May 2027

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03Public Safety & Legal Affairs

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Providence Line riders leave dark train and walk to Ruggles

Providence Line passengers walked along tracks to Ruggles after a lengthy wait aboard a dark train Tuesday night, NBC Boston reported.

October 28, 2026

MBTA diesel purchase raises questions over electric rail push

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Unknown substance on Delta plane prompts Logan hazmat response

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Boston council subpoenas Eng over Blue Hill Avenue redesign

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04Community & Lifestyle

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Weather & Environment

November warmth to reach 70s before late-week rain in Mass.

Massachusetts faces a warm start to November, with highs reaching the mid-70s before heavy rain and possible thunderstorms later this week.

November 2, 2026

Events & Things to Do

Salem prepares for Halloween crowds in its 400th anniversary year

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Weather & Environment

Massachusetts warms up before a cooler Halloween weekend

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Weather & Environment

Massachusetts faces weekend freeze before Monday warmup

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05Education & Health

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Education

Boston welcomes urban school leaders for national conference

Boston Public Schools hosts a five-day national gathering focused on artificial intelligence, student achievement and urban school leadership.

October 23, 2026

Health & Wellness

Mass General Brigham cuts jobs again; pediatricians affected

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Health & Wellness

Dana-Farber breaks ground on 300-bed Longwood cancer hospital

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Education

College AI protest reaches Massachusetts State House

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06Sports & Entertainment