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Election Reform Watch: As Massachusetts heads into the Sept. 1 primary, early in-person voting—introduced a decade ago—remains on the ballot even as some clerks question whether it’s still worth the effort. Public Safety: Sandwich crews rescued an 18-year-old trapped after a sand hole collapsed near Scusset Beach, freeing him in about 30 minutes. Health & Biotech: Moderna’s personalized cancer vaccine (intismeran) showed improved outcomes in a Phase 3 melanoma trial when paired with Keytruda, extending time without cancer returning or spreading. Energy Policy: Gov. Maura Healey plans a New England summit on advanced nuclear and fusion at UMass Lowell, aiming to boost supply and lower bills. Labor & Local Economy: Encore Boston Harbor workers voted to authorize a strike as contract talks with Wynn Resorts near their Aug. 31 deadline. Tech & Power Demand: A new look at data centers and AI highlights how quickly electricity use could surge—raising grid and rate concerns for Massachusetts communities. Local Politics: Westfield planners and select board members spar over zoning-by-law work for green energy systems, including battery storage. Higher Ed Antitrust: A federal judge in Massachusetts denied motions to dismiss a lawsuit accusing Dartmouth and other schools of colluding to inflate tuition via early decision.

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Aug. 18, 2026

Boston Pads tops 20,000 landlords as Massachusetts network expands

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Aug. 18, 2026

Demarc wins Massachusetts ITT85 data cabling contract

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Aug. 18, 2026

Brick Marketing to exhibit at MedTech Conference in Boston

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Aug. 17, 2026

Small Business Expo lands sixth Inc. 5000 honor

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Boston Fed wealth report shows Gateway Cities lag far behind the Boston area

Boston Fed wealth report shows Gateway Cities lag far behind the Boston area

A Massachusetts Couple Paid Into Long-Term Care Insurance for Decades — Now the Rate Hikes Are Making Them Question Everything

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Americans have elected only 3 Black governors; 8 on ballot this year

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