Phillips Andover’s Tam Gavenas makes history as third national Foot Locker Cross-Country champion from Massachusetts

For the fourth time in the 45-year history of the Foot Locker Cross-Country Championships, the national title is coming home to Massachusetts. After vaulting into the lead on the grueling uphill stretch at the race’s 2.5-mile mark, Phillips Academy Andover …

‘Robin Hood’ or ‘legalized theft’? Why it’s easy for Massachusetts police to seize property

Editor’s note: The Republican and New England Public Media collaborated on a monthslong investigation into the practice of civil asset forfeiture in Western Massachusetts. This story is one part of that series. SPRINGFIELD — Malinda Harris was startled …

Drone sightings over Cape Cod, elsewhere in Massachusetts

The large mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey, New York and other Northeast states in recent weeks now have all eyes to the sky in Massachusetts, where drone sightings are being reported, according to reports from police and residents. …

'Robin Hood' or 'legalized theft'? Why it’s easy for Massachusetts police to seize property

Editor’s note: New England Public Media and The Republican collaborated on a monthslong investigation into the practice of civil asset forfeiture in western Massachusetts. This story is one part of that series. You can read the other stories here.  Malinda …

Adorable and affectionate puppies up for adoption in Massachusetts

The 10 Most Stolen Items from Walmart in Massachusetts

While it's true that Walmart brings in billions of dollars each year, it's also true that the retail giant also loses billions of dollars due to shoplifting, Massachusetts included. Sure the company has several methods of security to monitor …

‘Massachusetts of your mind’: Author uses area as an inspiration for work

Born in Pittsburgh, Andrea Hairston is a playwright, author, retired professor of theater and Africana studies at Smith College and artistic director at the Chrysalis Theater. Hairston graduated from Smith in the mid-’70s where she was a physics-math major …

Go home, Massachusetts lawmakers

I would like someday to live in a state where legislators don’t regard their constituents with barely disguised contempt. But for decades I have lived in Massachusetts, where such contempt is part of the natural order. Six weeks ago, Massachusetts voters …

Could Massachusetts have a white Christmas? NOAA gives…

Massachusetts’ Transportation System Is at Risk in 2025

Rick Dimino Massachusetts made significant strides in transportation over the past year, securing billions in federal funding, addressing critical infrastructure repairs and expanding equity programs to encourage transit riders. Yet, as 2025 approaches, …