Nik DeCosta-Klipa
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New Hampshire, United States
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Mass. offering increased salary and bonuses for lifeguards at state beaches and pools this summer
Plus: Another proposed pay boost seeks to attract top talent to the MBTA. → Read More
How Mass. is trying to soften the blow of SNAP's snap back to normal
Here's what you need to know about the changes underway for MassHealth and SNAP food benefits; plus, details about a first-of-its-kind civil case in New Hampshire. → Read More
How Gov. Maura Healey's new tax plan compares to Baker's previous proposal
Gov. Maura Healey unveiled the details of her administration’s upcoming tax plan yesterday, pulling largely from the one proposed over a year ago by her Republican predecessor, former Gov. Charlie Baker. Plus, special elections ahead in Boston and Attleboro. → Read More
One last Green Line Extension delay: Missing link in 50-mile bike path network slated to open this spring
Gov. Healey's budget proposal and several inches of snow are on the way — but the much-awaited Somerville community path extension has yet to be unveiled. → Read More
Mass. clinic to offer residents a helping hand with marijuana expungement
Plus: Find out Gov. Healey's pick for the Mass. Department of Energy Resources and hear the next steps for Mayor Wu's rent control proposal. → Read More
Here's the full schedule of MBTA service disruptions in March
From the Red Line to the Orange Line to the commuter rail, find out which MBTA lines will see service disruptions next month, plus learn about Mayor Michelle Wu's next steps toward rent control. → Read More
3 things Elizabeth Warren wants to hear tonight from Biden's State of the Union
Find out what Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants to hear from Pres. Biden's State of the Union and what to do as a commuter now that Alewife Station is under repair. → Read More
Winter storm brings tens of thousands of power outages and travel disruptions to Mass
From the number of households without power this morning, to who was named interim MBTA head, here's what you need to know today. → Read More
Why Boston is requiring businesses to turn on TV closed captioning
From Seth Moulton's secret trip to Ukraine, to Gov.-elect Maura Healey's first three appointments, here's what you need to know today. → Read More
What to know about the new Green Line Extension branch
From a virtual ride on the newest T branch, to Boston's first snowfall total of the year, here's what you need to know today. → Read More
The world marathon record holder plans to run Boston in 2023
From Prince William's announcement of a "living seawall," to why President Biden is paying a visit to Massachusetts, here's what you need to know today. → Read More
Here are the places and apps that want in on sports betting in Mass.
From a new program to boost early education in the state, to a deadly crash at an Apple store in Hingham, here's what you need to know today. → Read More
Thanksgiving travel: The best — and worst — times to drive in the Boston area
From Eversource electricity rate hikes, to your best strategy for beating the holiday traffic, here's what you need to know today. → Read More
Boston is in store for another weird weather week
From how to catch a glimpse of the lunar eclipse tomorrow, to why the Bruins are parting ways with a player, here's what you need to know today. → Read More
Kamala Harris returns to Boston to talk policy and politics
From the vice president's arrival in Boston, to the departure of the MBTA's general manager, here's what you need to know today. → Read More
Here's the Red Line work the T is (and isn't) planning this fall
From the latest on the sports betting rollout, to another community enacting a fur ban, here's what you need to know today. → Read More
3 close New England congressional races to watch
From an obstacle to President Biden's student debt forgiveness program to tunnel closures in Boston, here's what you need to know today. → Read More
Voting season is underway in Massachusetts. Here's a guide to your 2022 ballot
Massachusetts voters are poised to make history at the ballot box this fall. Here's everything you need to know — from registering to vote to mail-in ballots to early voting — in the run-up to the Nov. 8 general election. → Read More
Bluebikes are more popular than ever. But who's driving the surge in ridership?
From what Gov. Charlie Baker is saying about Biden's call to expunge some marijuana convictions, to what's driving the uptick in Bluebike trips. → Read More
The first fare gates on the MBTA's commuter rail turn on this week
From how to catch a glimpse of Jupiter tonight, to changes to how you'll board the commuter rail, here's what you need to know today. → Read More