Tom Marino

BOSTON – Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced on Friday, July 31, that the state joined with 22 other states to sue the Trump Administration to challenge a federal rule that would make changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

BOSTON – The office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced on Tuesday, August 4, that a Massachusetts town treasurer faces charges for embezzling town funds and from a fund for veterans’ services.

BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey signed the PROECT Act into Massachusetts law on Wednesday, August 5, which places additional restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in the state.

Walk into any legal dispensary and one product tends to stand out for the number on its label: THC distillate, often marked at more than 90 percent purity. For a Massachusetts adult exploring the legal market, that figure looks impressive. It also raises a fair question. What does purity really mean, and how can anyone trust it?

More older adults in and around Worcester are choosing to stay in their own homes as they age. That choice brings real freedom. It also brings a quiet worry for the people who love them. What happens if there is a fall, and no one is nearby?

WORCESTER – The City of Worcester announced on Friday, Aug. 8, that the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) informed it on Thursday, Aug. 7, that it has closed its investigation into the Worcester Police Department.

Worcester is growing, and the technology used to keep its neighborhoods, businesses, schools, and public spaces secure is changing with it. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated

WORCESTER – In response to an inquiry from This Week in Worcester, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) declined to comment on inquiries related to its Civil Rights Division’s investigation of the Worcester Police Department (WPD).

If you’ve ever walked through Worcester and noticed a cozy café, family-run repair shop, or tiny boutique with a loyal crowd, you’ve seen how much life small businesses bring to a city. They start with simple ideas, but over time they shape the feel of a neighborhood. If you’ve wondered what makes these places tick, you’re not alone. The good news is you don’t need a business degree or a fancy briefcase to understand the basics.

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