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AJ Dybantsa: A Rising Star with a Unique Background

November 3, 2025

AJ Dybantsa is making waves in basketball, and not just because of his skills on the court. Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, this young athlete is a proud American who has represented his country in international tournaments. His journey began at Saint Sebastian’s School, where he quickly made a nam

crime

Justice Delayed: How Prosecutors' Mistakes Sent an Innocent Teen to Prison

September 28, 2025

In a shocking turn of events, two former prosecutors from Plymouth County are now facing serious consequences for their actions in a case that wrongfully imprisoned a young student for 17 years. The Board of Bar Overseers found their behavior unacceptable, highlighting how their actions damaged the

weather

South Shore Drowned: A Rainy Day Like No Other

July 11, 2025

The South Shore of Massachusetts faced a massive flood on a recent Thursday. It was not just any rainy day. This was a "one in 200" weather event. That means it was a rare and extreme storm. The rain poured down hard in Boston, Quincy, Brockton, and other nearby towns. The National Weather Service h

health

Bird Flu: Should We Be Worried?

March 7, 2025

Bird flu, or H5N1, is causing concern among health experts. They're worried about the lack of preparedness and the potential for it to become a human pandemic. This virus is highly contagious among birds and has been spreading to other animals, like dairy cows. Experts are on edge because there are

sports

March Madness in Massachusetts: High School Sports Roundup

March 3, 2025

In the world of Massachusetts high school sports, March is a month of champions and thrilling upsets. Let's dive into some of the highlights from a recent Saturday. The gymnastics scene saw Masconomet clinching their fifth state title since 2019, bouncing back from a second-place finish th

health

Bird Flu Alert: Parks Shut Down in Massachusetts

January 29, 2025

Hey there, did you know some parks in Massachusetts are closing up due to bird flu worries? It's true! Signs are popping up in Boston's Emerald Necklace parks, warning folks not to feed or touch birds. The big concern is the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, which has been hanging around wild birds

education

Cell Phones in Schools: Should Massachusetts Ban Them?

January 24, 2025

Imagine going to school and not having your phone by your side. That's what Attorney General Andrea Campbell is proposing with the new STUDY Act. The act aims to get phones out of classrooms from start to finish, or "bell-to-bell, " as she calls it. This isn't just about creating a good habit; it's

health

Hospital Havoc: Six Steward Hospitals Sold, But What Does it Mean for Patients?

September 6, 2024

A judge has greenlit the sale of six Steward Health Care hospitals in Massachusetts for $343 million, but this isn't just a simple business deal. It raises some serious questions: Who benefits from this sale? What about the quality of care for patients? And what does it say about the state of health

politics

The Whistleblower's Tale: Brockton Budget Bombshell

September 6, 2024

In a shocking turn of events, a long-time finance officer for the Brockton Public Schools has blown the whistle on a massive budget deficit that shook the city to its core. Christopher Correia, the assistant financial officer, and his supervisor Aldo Petronio were suddenly placed on paid leave last