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Executive Director Jan Turnquist gave a tour of Orchard House, providing a glimpse into the Alcott family’s life in Concord, Massachusetts. Purchased by Amos Bronson Alcott in 1857, Orchard House became the home…

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey (D) gave her inaugural address from Boston, and she announced her first executive order will be to “create the country’s first cabinet-level climate chief.” The new governor also…

Former Boston Globe reporter and biographer John Farrell talked about his book, Ted Kennedy: A Life, on the life and political career of the late Democratic senator from Massachusetts. He talked…

Vice President Harris spoke at a “Get Out the Vote” event for Massachusetts Democrats seeking state-wide office, including gubernatorial nominee Maura Healey, lieutenant governator nominee…

Massachusetts 2022 gubernatorial candidates Maura Healey (D) and Geoff Diehl (R) participated in a debate hosted by NBC 10 Boston. They discussed a number of topics, including the role of parents in…

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker (R) made the 2022 State of the Commonwealth address from the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. He highlighted his administration’s record during almost…

The two top candidates in Boston’s 2021 nonpartisan mayoral election--Annissa Essaibi George and Michelle Wu--took part in a one-hour debate hosted by WBZ-TV Boston. The winner will replace…

SUNY professor Elise Lemire looked at the anti-war protest by the New England chapter of Vietnam Veterans Against the War over the 1971 Memorial Day weekend. The event resulted in the…

In March 1956, an Italian freighter, the Etrusco, ran aground on the shores along the coast of Massachusetts during a storm. Bob Gallagher, with the Scituate Historical Society, recounted…

During a period of the 19th century, Nantucket off the coast of Massachusetts was a hub for whaling around the world. Peggi Godwin of the Nantucket Historical Association discussed the…

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker (R) gave the State of the State address in Boston. He discussed the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and declared “ the state of our commonwealth…

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker (R) provided an update on the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. He held a briefing in Boston where he announced new statewide restrictions set to take effect…

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker (R) held a news conference on his state’s coronavirus pandemic response and vaccine distribution efforts. He addressed the increase in COVID-19 cases…

Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) and U.S. Senate Republican candidate Kevin O’Connor participated in a televised debate. The event was sponsored by GBH News.

Representative Joe Kennedy (D-MA) conceded to his opponent Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) after losing the 2020 Massachusetts Democratic U.S. Senate primary election. In an often-heated campaign which…

Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) made victory remarks after defeating challenger Representative Joe Kennedy III (D-MA) in the 2020 Massachusetts Democratic U.S. Senate primary election. In an…

Candidates in Massachusetts' 2020 U.S. Senate election, incumbent Senator Edward Markey (D-MA) and Representative Joe Kennedy III (D-MA), participated in a debate that included the topic of negative…

Senator Edward Markey (D-MA) and Representative Joe Kennedy III (D-MA), both U.S. Senate candidates, participated in a televised debate. Topics included the coronavirus pandemic, police…

Casey Sherman and David Wedge discussed the capture, imprisonment, and death of Boston mafia boss Whitey Bulger. This was a virtual event hosted by Brookline Booksmith in Brookline,…

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker (R) announced details of his four-phase reopening plan during a press conference at the Capitol in Boston. He said manufacturing and construction industries as well…