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Boston’s March 17 Celebration: More Than a Holiday

March 17, 2026

On the day that many think of green hats and parades, Boston actually marks a historic turning point in its own history. The city commemorates the moment in 1776 when British troops pulled out of Boston after a long and costly siege. That retreat ended an earlier conflict that had started the previo

entertainment

Fun Night at the Opera House Helps a Local Food Bank

March 17, 2026

Gardiner’s Johnson Hall Opera House is hosting an entertaining evening on March 21 to raise money for the Chrysalis Place Food Bank. The show, starting at 7:30 p. m. , mixes music, comedy, circus tricks and dance. Attendees can enjoy acts such as the Cowboy Angels, juggler Shane Miclon, the band B

health

Trust in U. S. Vaccines Drops as Debate Heats Up

March 17, 2026

A recent survey shows that only 60 % of Americans now trust the government’s advice on childhood vaccines, down from 71 % last June. The change follows a new schedule introduced in January by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , which cut the number of universally recommended vaccines from about

politics

How U. S. Health Policy Changes Sparked Legal Battles

March 17, 2026

In early 2025, the Trump administration pushed major changes to U. S. healthcare rules, touching everything from vaccine guidelines to research funding. These moves led to multiple lawsuits from states, medical groups, and advocacy organizations. One key change involved removing COVID-19 shots from

weather

Stormy Skies Over New England: Wind, Floods, and Quick Temperature Swings

March 17, 2026

Monday in Boston brings a messy mix of rain and wind, turning the usual evening trip home into something slower and trickier. Steady downpours drench the city, leaving standing water on roads and making it hard to see ahead. Thunder might join the rain show, adding sudden bursts of sound to the gloo

health

Medical Meeting Raises Big Questions About Teen Trans Care

March 16, 2026

In a recent gathering, the head of Medicare and Medicaid met with leaders from the country’s top medical groups to talk about a hot topic: how doctors treat teens who feel their body does not match their gender. The discussion centered on whether the treatments that can change a teen’s body—such as

environment

Starfish‑Powered Roads: A Cleaner Winter Idea

March 15, 2026

South Korean company STAR’s Tech has invented a product called Starcrush that uses crushed starfish skeletons to help keep roads safer and less damaging. The tiny holes in the skeleton let it control how salt releases into water, cutting concrete damage by up to 90 percent and improving snow melt by

opinion

Women at Risk: How AI’s Path Shapes Their Future

March 15, 2026

The danger of artificial intelligence goes beyond the headline stories of robots or job loss. It lies in the “trajectory” – the early choices that decide who gets to shape AI and what problems it tackles. A small, mostly white male group is driving these decisions today, which means the tools built

weather

Massachusetts Faces Possible Floods This Week

March 15, 2026

A flood watch has been issued for eleven Massachusetts counties, covering the period from Monday morning until Tuesday early afternoon. The alert warns that rain and melting snow could cause rivers, streams and low‑lying areas to overflow. Residents in the affected counties are urged to stay alert f

health

Nurses Face New Loan Limits That Could Hurt Health Care

March 14, 2026

The United States has long trusted nurses as the backbone of patient care. They lead bedside treatment, offer comfort, and help hospitals run smoothly. Yet a recent change in federal loan rules has suddenly made it harder for nurses to get the money they need for advanced study. The new policy re