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30holyoke - Holyoke mayor, Alex B. Morse, sits in his office in Holyoke, Mass. Morse feels that Holyoke's old industrial area would offer a great location for legalized marijuana grow houses. Morse is hoping that the newly legalized marijuana could provide an economic boost to his struggling city. (Steven G. Smith for The Boston Globe)

This 30-year-old Massachusetts mayor is challenging New England’s longest-serving congressman

Trump meets with chipmakers on Huawei, other economic issues

BOSTON -- World Naked Bike Ride Boston participant Nathaniel Imani prepares to ride off the Boston Common. According to the World Naked Bike Ride's website, the June 28, 2014 ride was meant to raise awareness for bike safety in Boston, Mass.

'At that point, the large naked group became aggressive and agitated'

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The state's sales tax holiday is back in August. Here's what to know. July 23, 2019 | 5:00 AM

Testimony by FBI's Wray could be preview of Mueller hearing July 23, 2019 | 2:18 AM

Retired Justice John Paul Stevens to be laid to rest Tuesday July 23, 2019 | 2:15 AM

The Latest: McConnell promises budget vote before recess July 22, 2019 | 6:13 PM

Trump popped in on a wedding at his New Jersey golf course, and a ‘U-S-A!’ chant broke out July 22, 2019 | 6:07 PM

A new study suggests millions of people need to rethink their use of aspirin to prevent a heart attack.

Study: Millions should stop taking aspirin for heart health July 22, 2019 | 5:49 PM

Usually talkative Trump silent on asylum changes July 22, 2019 | 5:47 PM

Mysterious sunflower syndrome is spotlighted at MGH July 22, 2019 | 5:40 PM

Corporate signage for the travel website TripAdvisor is seen at the company's headquarters, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, in Needham, Mass. TripAdvisor says it has changed its rules about reviews that contain allegations of rape or other crimes, following a published report that quoted several users who said such postings were deleted. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

TripAdvisor trolls organizers of Boston 'straight pride' parade in cease-and-desist letter July 22, 2019 | 5:30 PM

Ward said she felt the product's message targeted women with body-shaming. (Ward said she felt the products message targeted women with body-shaming.

Macy's pulls plates that say a meal is 'skinny jeans' or 'mom jeans' size July 22, 2019 | 5:27 PM

India disputes that it asked Trump to mediate Kashmir fight July 22, 2019 | 5:00 PM

A reflective hot air balloon tied to the art project, New Horizon, landed on along a highway in Andover.

Reflective hot air balloon makes unexpected landing along Mass. highway July 22, 2019 | 3:50 PM

Trump says Iran lying about CIA operatives and drone July 22, 2019 | 2:28 PM

Trump seeks Pakistan's help to end long Afghanistan war July 22, 2019 | 12:14 PM

Man pulled over going 142 in a 65 zone told trooper he was headed home to New Jersey, police say July 22, 2019 | 11:46 AM

Rhode Island woman arrested after 3 dogs die in hot vehicle July 22, 2019 | 11:29 AM

Man killed in freak accident on North Carolina beach, wife says July 22, 2019 | 10:50 AM

Trump to pay respects to late Justice John Paul Stevens July 22, 2019 | 10:44 AM

Revamped OxyContin was supposed to reduce abuse, but has it? July 22, 2019 | 10:37 AM

Scene of the fatal hit-and-run crash in Somerville

52-year-old woman identified as victim in fatal Somerville hit-and-run July 22, 2019 | 10:23 AM

Kamala Harris proposes bill to invest in safe drinking water July 22, 2019 | 10:00 AM

Woman dies, man suffers life-threatening injuries in Norton crash July 22, 2019 | 9:59 AM

Natick, MA - 7/22/2019 - Firefighters retrieve personal belongings from The Nancy Kelley Dance Studio at the scene of a 9-alarm fire in Natick, Mass. on Monday, July 22. (Nic Antaya for The Boston Globe) Topic: 23natick

Photos: Firefighters battle 8-alarm fire in downtown Natick July 22, 2019 | 9:33 AM

Police release photos of 2 people allegedly connected to North End arson July 22, 2019 | 9:19 AM

Stevens praised as 'brilliant man' at Supreme Court ceremony July 22, 2019 | 9:10 AM

Man’s body found in Charles River Monday morning July 22, 2019 | 9:05 AM

Deal sealed on federal budget ensures no shutdown, default July 22, 2019 | 8:51 AM

Equifax to pay up to $700M in data breach settlement July 22, 2019 | 8:09 AM

House Republicans promise tough questions at Mueller hearing July 22, 2019 | 12:19 AM

Administration pauses enforcement of abortion restriction July 21, 2019 | 4:28 PM