Area 351 News
Learn about what is happening across our state. News articles that range from “Did You Know” columns, to “Spotlight” pieces, as well as some incredible investigative journalism, the Area 351 News has you covered.
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$106 Million in Education “Cuts”: Massachusetts Democrat Leaders Whine About Being Held to a Standard
Looking past the Democrat fear-mongering, the Trump Administration sticks to the promise of returning control… Read more
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Mass Dems Release Listening Tour Report
The Massachusetts Democrat Party’s Listening Tour Report highlights feedback from virtual sessions but downplays dissent… Read more
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#mass1stmemes
Saying the quiet part out loud… The Massachusetts Delegation held a presser to whine about… Read more
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Massachusetts Democrats in Full-Blown Meltdown: An Outsider’s Perspective on Their Listening Sessions
A peek into the minds of die-hard Massachusetts Democrats as they plead for help and… Read more
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Did They or Didn’t They? Non-citizen voting in Shutesbury, MA
A follow-up to a series focused on local non-citizen voting initiatives in Massachusetts. Read more
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Problem, Reaction, Solution: a Massachusetts Government Playbook
One glaring example of why Massachusetts needs its own DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) Read more
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year 2025! Read more
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We Wish You a Merry Christmas!
Massachusetts First expresses wishes for peace and joy during the holiday season, honoring veterans and… Read more
The State of Us
An online lifestyle magazine that provides readers with a wide scope of topics. From family and health to food and travel and columns with their own unique perspective. Come discover something that is right for you!
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Eat Some Nails and Get Your Butt to the Town Meeting
Marblehead’s town meetings are no joke. From tax hikes to housing disputes, the stakes are… Read more
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An Ode to Mrs. Peabody
Reflecting on a town meeting regular, Mrs. Peabody, and her thorough scrutiny of budget issues. Read more
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How I Became a Domestic Terrorist
A political journey from Republican roots to alternative media awareness after disillusionment with mainstream news… Read more
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Eat Local: The Dashboard Diner
Are you looking for a nice surprise from a roadside stand? Give The Dashboard Diner… Read more
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Health and Wellness Spring 2024 Show
On Sunday, April 7th, 2024, the Health and Wellness Spring 2024 Show will be held… Read more
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The Wind is the Magic: Dream Inspirations
The author shares childhood dreams, a mysterious cave, and a realization about the coexistence of… Read more
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Cape Cod Rail Trail
With spring upon us, many are beginning to plan various outdoor activities. The Cape Cod… Read more
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Bay State Bucket List: Martha’s Vineyard
Martha’s Vineyard is one of those places you will want to add to your bucket… Read more
Opinion
Voices of the Commonwealth.
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Covid Then, Covid Now, What’s Different?
By Mark Swan, candidate for State Committee Remember the panic everywhere you went? The forced… Read more
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Dotti Bisson for State Committee
I endorse Dorothy “Dotti” Bisson for Middlesex-Worcester district State Committeewoman, covering Acton, Ayer, Boxborough, Harvard,… Read more
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Free Thinking
The Government provides “free” services, but they ultimately belong to the government, not the people,… Read more
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Congratulations to Laura Tamagno
Congratulations to Laura Tamagno, one of our regular contributors to Massachusetts First, on her well-crafted… Read more
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#opinion/ Mustang Sally’s City
The case of the missing park benches and tables: Taunton Mayor Shauna O’Connell received 40… Read more
Tracking the Massachusetts Migrant Crisis
On August 8th, 2023, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey declared a state of emergency due to the surge of migrants arriving to the state. Massachusetts First has continued to track the crisis through the states Emergency Assistance Placement Data Dashboard.
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