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What's behind the spike in childhood anxiety and depression in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts the share of kids ages 3 to 17 who had a clinical diagnosis of anxiety or depression reached 18% in 2020, higher than the national rate of 11.8%.

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How two new laws will make getting an electric vehicle easier

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Former Suffolk County assistant DA faces rape charges

Former Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney and criminal justice advocate Adam Foss was charged with first-degree rape and sexual assault for allegedly raping a 25-year-old woman in her sleep.

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This nonprofit is working to get more women’s perspectives into history class

Many history and social studies lessons focus on the lives and accomplishments of men. The Remedial Herstory Project in New Hampshire is trying to change that.

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How to support kids' mental health as they head back to school

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What's behind the spike in childhood anxiety and depression in Massachusetts

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State education officials raise MCAS standards, but critics voice concerns

How two new laws will make getting an electric vehicle easier

Crisis pregnancy centers are at the center of a renewed debate over abortion rights

So you’re in the market for an electric vehicle? Here’s how the new federal and Mass. laws will help

Somerville mayor is 'concerned' about the impact the T closures will have on her city

From leadership disputes to the high cost of rhinestones, Boston Carnival is at a crossroads

5 things to do this weekend, including a Gregory Groover Jr. performance and Fisherman's Feast

Consider This: Gun sales hit record levels in Massachusetts over past two years

Former Suffolk County assistant DA faces rape charges

This nonprofit is working to get more women’s perspectives into history class

How to support kids' mental health as they head back to school

What the Inflation Reduction Act means for Massachusetts. Plus, the 988 hotline and the struggling T

Update on hotlines for reporting hate in Mass., mental health support

U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins on her newly launched hotline for reporting hate

Search halted for 2nd brother who jumped off 'Jaws Bridge'

A Lyme vaccine — or something similar — is on the horizon

Geoff Diehl rejects invite to televised debate for GOP primary for governor

Boston Children’s Hospital deluged in harassment campaign

Boston seeks to ban fossil fuels in new buildings

Bruins' new hire becomes the first female on-ice coach for the NHL

Boston appoints its first-ever Green New Deal director. These are his priorities

School principals want more support in their demanding roles, report shows

UMass research contributes to federal guidelines for at-home COVID testing