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By Sam Drysdale State House News Service If all 200,000 newly-eligible undocumented immigrants apply for a driver’s license next fiscal year, their applications would far exceed the number of first-time license applications the Registry of Motor Vehicles issues every year. On average, about 120,000 people in Massachusetts get a driver’s …

“Now is the time for listening and discussions, not for lectures on public policy and governance. It has been over two weeks since the ballot question regarding rent stabilizations was passed. In that time, discussions around rising rents – and our housing crisis in general – have finally been given …

The following is a press release sent to us by Senator Warren: Today U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) officially announced her reelection campaign in a video on social media. Warren is running for re-election to deliver results for the Commonwealth, end corruption in Washington, make our economy work for the …

“I think he was trying to dam the damn dam… I don’t know how he got trapped in there or how long he was in there but I am thankful we were able to rescue him today. His tail and feet are showing signs of frostbite so he will be …

“Chief Julie Flaherty reports that the Arlington Police Department arrested and charged a man Wednesday night in connection with hateful graffiti found at a Bluebike station in town. ALBERT SILVA, AGE 65, OF ARLINGTON, was arrested and charged with four counts of Malicious Destruction of Property over $1,200. On Wednesday, …

“A residential fire in Dennis claimed two people’s lives yesterday morning, said Dennis Fire Chief Robert Brown, Dennis Police Chief John Brady, State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey, and Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert Galibois. The fire at 3 Niblick Rd. was reported at about 6:52 am. On arrival, Dennis …

“Happy 33rd Bristol County Sheriff’s Office anniversary to Transportation Officer Stephen Silva. Congrats on the milestone Officer Silva!”-Bristol County Sheriff’s Office. Bristol County Sheriff’s Office photo.

New Bedford Festival Theatre and Executive Producer Wendy Hall have announced the casting for their production of The Wiz which will be presented April 27 – May 6, 2023 at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center at 684 Purchase Street New Bedford, MA. This production will be the last professional production …

“A Massachusetts woman has been found guilty of manslaughter by a Norfolk Superior Court jury for beating her 11-month-old niece to death in 2018, according to Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey. 32-year-old Shu Feng Hsu of Quincy was living with seven family members in a home in Quincy’s Wollaston …

“Workers digging a fresh grave at the Dry Pond Cemetery on Bay Road in Stoughton came upon what they believed to be a set of human remains on Wednesday not contained in a coffin. Stoughton Police were promptly notified and contacted the State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Norfolk …