Though the Trump administration claims Massachusetts is a “sanctuary state,” some local police cooperate with ICE routinely. The relationships vary town by town, and departments largely decide for themselves whether to volunteer information to ICE — or even hand people over.

Are you holding a grudge? The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has an outlet for hurt feelings this Valentine’s Day: the litter box.

For three decades, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins has counted on Maine’s independent voters to send her to Washington, even as the state has trended more Democratic. This year, in a race that could determine control of the U.S. Senate, Democrats believe Trump’s war on immigrants can give them a key advantage.

Society has grown more accepting of the idea of divorce as a transition rather than a tragedy, writes Oona Metz. So, what should you say when your friend — or brother or aunt — announces their marriage is over?

The Boston Housing Authority is piloting a new type of window-mounted heat pump that's relatively inexpensive and easy to install.

A shift in official strategy at Boston's beleaguered "Mass. and Cass" neighborhood is pushing people into addiction treatment, say health experts, who worry the new tactics will lead to more overdose deaths and disease. 

“Growing up, I spent a lot of time at the factory,” Nicole Bernard Dawes, the founder's daughter, said in an interview with WBUR. “After school I would very frequently go to the factory and do my homework there or occasionally help out sorting the chips. I just was there all the time.”

Snow cleanup has been slow across Boston after a winter storm blew through the region two weeks ago. Uncleared snow and ice are making it tough to walk or catch an MBTA bus.

A few dozen Patriots super fans frequent the Goat City Pub in Norton during football season, armed with megaphones, team swag and a cocktail napkin superstition. They’re especially excited to watch the Patriots play in the Super Bowl this Sunday for the first time since 2019. 

George Howell brought us the Frappuccino, but his contributions to coffee run deeper. And he got his start right here in Boston.