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Published on 13:39 GMT

Where to go for information on taking a maternity leave in Massachusetts

Job Doc Q: I am expecting a baby in the fall, 2025. I work for a small company, and in our handbook, it says we can take five sick days. Seems like that is old information, or does my CEO know what is current, or not, for 2025? My sister got 10 weeks off, …

Source: Boston.com - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on 15:50 GMT

Will Massachusetts See A Toilet Paper Shortage?

Some potentially troubling news heading our way, Massachusetts residents. Remember during the pandemic when we fought the Great Toilet Paper Wars against our fellow consumers? Those days could potentially return, according to some news outlets. And no, I…

Source: WNAW - Massachusetts - Pending
Published on 11:32 GMT

Popular Clothing Retailer Closes All Massachusetts Stores For Good

Massachusetts shoppers continue to pivot when buying household items. Retailers continue to shut down underperforming locations while others say goodbye for good. Another retailer just closed all of its U.S. stores as of May 1. Fashion retailer Forever 21 …

Source: WUPE - Massachusetts - Pending
Published on 19:17 GMT

Massachusetts Men’s Swimming & Diving To Compete In The Missouri Valley Conference

Source: BVM Sports - Pending
Published on 13:48 GMT

Massachusetts demonstrators rally for mother taken into ICE custody and more top stories

Source: CBS 4 Boston - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on 14:46 GMT

Billerica (Massachusetts) high school names Shawn Theriault new football coach

On Saturday, Billerica high school athletics made the decision to elect Shawn Theriault as the new head coach of the varsity football program. Theriault announced the decision on his X/Twitter later that day. Honored to be named the next head football …

Source: Sports Illustrated - New York - Neutral
Published on 15:39 GMT

Taylor Swift’s former oceanfront home in Massachusetts is up for sale for $14.5 million

Source: Fortune - Neutral
Published on 09:48 GMT

Massachusetts lobsterman blocked from selling at his Cape Cod home: ‘Screwing my heritage’

A lifelong Cape Cod lobsterman says he feels like he’s in an “endless circle with town politics” as his local government is blocking him from selling lobsters this summer at his home, where the family business has operated for nearly 70 years. Yarmouth …

Source: Boston Herald - Massachusetts - Center-right
Published on 09:11 GMT

Defend in-state college tuition for Massachusetts immigrants

After years of advocacy by immigrant rights groups, the Massachusetts Legislature passed a law in 2023 that expanded eligibility for in-state tuition at public colleges and universities. The new legislation made the discounted rate available to anyone who …

Source: The Boston Globe - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on 07:43 GMT

‘We welcome you home’: Rümeysa Öztürk returns to Massachusetts after 45 days in ICE detention center

BOSTON — “Thank you, everyone, for all your support and love.” A message of appreciation from Rumeysa Ozturk as she returned to Massachusetts after 45 days at an ice detention facility in rural Louisiana. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley welcomed Ozturk back …

Source: Boston 25 News - Massachusetts - Pending