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- 1State makes 'crucial' investments in local climate technology●State makes ‘crucial’ investments in local climate technology
Massachusetts is directing new state funding into local climate technology, which officials describe as a crucial investment. The move signals continued government support for clean-energy innovation and startups in the region. Details of the specific companies or dollar amounts involved have not been released, and reaction so far is limited, but the announcement aligns with broader state-level efforts to accelerate climate solutions and green jobs.
- 2Nor'easter knocks out power for thousands across Massachusetts●Mass. nor’easter power outage tracker: Thousands in the dark as storm rages
A strong nor'easter is battering Massachusetts, leaving thousands of residents without electricity as high winds and heavy precipitation down power lines across the state. Boston 25 News is running a live outage tracker so residents can follow restoration efforts and outage counts by community as the storm continues to move through the region.
- 3Weekend Nor'easter threatens travel and Big E plans▼Weekend Nor’easter could disrupt travel, Big E plans
A weekend Nor'easter is forecast to hit the region, potentially disrupting travel and plans around the Big E in Western Massachusetts. Western Mass News reports the storm could bring conditions that interfere with weekend trips and attendance at the popular fair. Residents are being told to keep an eye on updated forecasts as the weekend approaches.
- 4Townsend special election postponed over ballot issue▼Townsend special election postponed after ballot issue
A special election in Townsend, Massachusetts has been postponed after a ballot issue was identified. Local reporting indicates officials pushed back the vote date while the ballot problem is addressed. The delay affects voters expecting to head to the polls and leaves the seat in question unfilled until the contest is rescheduled. No timeline for the new election date was given in initial reports.
- 5Three hospitalized after police shooting in Lakeville●Three taken to the hospital after police shooting in Lakeville
Three people were taken to the hospital following a police shooting in Lakeville, Massachusetts, according to NBC Boston. Authorities have not released details on the conditions of those hospitalized or the circumstances that led officers to open fire. The incident remains under investigation, and further information from police is awaited.
- 6UMass Dartmouth stabbing suspect was in US illegally, Healey silent▼UMass Dartmouth fatal stabbing suspect an illegal immigrant, Healey dodges questions
The suspect in a fatal stabbing near UMass Dartmouth is reported to be an illegal immigrant, according to the Boston Herald. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey declined to answer questions about the case, drawing criticism as the report fuels debate over immigration policy and public safety in the state.
- 7Nor'easter brings flooding to parts of Massachusetts●Boston 25 News. . NOR'EASTER TRACKER: Parts of Massachusetts are dealing with flooding as the powerful fall storm ramps up.
A powerful fall nor'easter is intensifying along the Massachusetts coast, with flooding reported in several communities. Boston 25 News is tracking the storm's path as conditions worsen, and residents are being warned to expect coastal flooding, heavy rain, and strong winds through the peak of the storm.
- 8Fall nor'easter batters Massachusetts with peak winds and rain●Fall nor’easter 2026 (live updates): Storm ramps up in Mass. today with peak wind, rain
A fall nor'easter is intensifying across Massachusetts, with forecasters warning of the storm's strongest winds and heaviest rain arriving today. Boston 25 News is providing live updates as conditions deteriorate, with residents across the state bracing for possible power outages, coastal flooding and hazardous travel during the peak of the event.
- 9Trump's science funding fights hit Massachusetts hard●Under Trump, scientific funding has become a constant political football. The battles have hit Mass. particularly hard.
Under President Trump, federal scientific funding has become a recurring political battleground, with grant decisions and agency budgets repeatedly contested. Massachusetts, with its dense concentration of universities, hospitals and research institutions, has been hit especially hard by the disruptions. Observers say the uncertainty is forcing research institutions across the state to reassess projects and funding assumptions.
- 10Massachusetts braces for powerful multi-day nor'easter starting Saturday●Mass. nor’easter futurecast: Saturday timeline of impacts from powerful, multi-day storm
A powerful, multi-day nor'easter is set to hit Massachusetts, with Boston 25 News laying out an hourly timeline of impacts expected on Saturday. Residents are being warned to track the storm's progression across the weekend, including potential snow, wind and coastal effects as the system strengthens over several days.