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Beth McDermott  |  Reporter assisted by AIThe state has announced $779,458 to help improve food access in underserved communities across Massachusetts.The funds, announced Dec. 11, aim to increase local food production and support the growth of urban farms, community gardens and food businesses, according to a community announcement.The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources is awarding grants through its Urban Agriculture Program and the Massachusetts Food Ventures Program to 17 organizations. The funds are intended to strengthen the local food system, increase production and expand retail and distribution channels to distribute more healthy, fresh food across the state.“With President Trump repeatedly…

Business leaders have warned the levy on seven-figure incomes could spark a wealth exodus, though many high-earners and corporate leaders are still staying put. A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing significant high-profile departures from the state. In the two years since the state started charging a 4% surtax on incomes over $1 million, the effort has created a $5.7 billion windfall, with the surplus being used to fund bridge repairs, bolster literacy programs…

Who: Boston College Eagles (5-6, 4-2 Home) vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (3-8, 0-6 Away) Where: Conte Forum, Chestnut Hill, MA When: Monday, December 22nd, 2025 Tip-Off Time: 7:00 PM EST How to Watc …

JUMP TO:The New England Patriots escaped Week 16 with a 28-24 win over the Ravens. The Patriots played one of their worst games of the season, as they struggled to get going on offense, couldn’t stop Baltimore on defense, and were sloppy with the ball. New England came together when it mattered, though, and scored the go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter to earn the four-point win and clinch a playoff berth.The Patriots have the New York Jets and the Miami Dolphins left in the regular season and still have a chance to earn the No. 1 seed for the…

Kentucky volleyball’s Craig Skinner on what coaching team has meantKentucky volleyball coach Craig Skinner on what this team has meant to him after losing the national championship game against Texas A&M.KANSAS CITY, MO — Top-seeded Kentucky volleyball fell to third-seeded Texas A&M in three sets Sunday at T-Mobile Center, ending the Wildcats’ historic season in the NCAA Championship match.UK finished coach Craig Skinner’s 21st year 30-3. The national title loss ended a 27-match win streak. Kentucky’s Eva Hudson shares what kept her motivated playing for CatsThe Kentucky Wildcats lost to Texas A&M in the NCAA Volleyball Championship game. Eva Hudson reflects…

Before it kicked off, the all new revamped and expanded men’s 2025 Fifa Club World Cup had already attracted controversy. Some think even more football matches at the end of a long season pose a risk to player welfare. Others are concerned about a lack of fan engagement. But aside from these issues the tournament, which features 32 clubs from around the world, provides fresh evidence of a new model emerging in global sport. This event, which is being staged in 12 different cities across the US, is the latest experiment in “polycentric” hosting, where multiple locations collaborate as destinations…

In a significant move for public cannabis consumption, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has unanimously passed regulations that will allow marijuana to be consumed in licensed establishments such as cafes, lounges, and even yoga studios. Similar to imbibing at a bar, these guidelines lay the groundwork for not only the consumption of cannabis in social settings but also create the potential for new business models and event experiences, as per a report obtained by NBC Boston. With the finalized regulations, a new economic vista beckons, particularly for equity participants and small businesses. Brian Keith, co-founder of the Rooted In dispensary…

Burke Lombardi’s 24 points and a standout team-wide defensive performance sparked Nantucket (2-0) in an 84-53 nonleague boys basketball win over Bourne. Jean Philippe notched 23 points in a well-balanced scoring effort, helping Waltham (2-1) outlast Weymouth in overtime, 67-62. Mathaios Stamm (22 points, eight rebounds), Bryson Mercedes (19 points, 10 rebounds) and Julian Zakak (11 points, five rebounds) finished in double figures in scoring for Newton North in a 70-58 Bay State Conference victory over Brookline. Grant Neal dialed up a double-double (30 points, 12 rebounds) as Lynnfield bested Pentucket 74-58 in the Cape Ann League. .. Rex Satter…

Nathaniel Lowe played small but notable role for the Boston Red Sox in 2025.After starting the year with the Washington Nationals (following his trade from the Texas Rangers in December 2024), Lowe struggled, posting a subpar .689 OPS overall. Designated for assignment in mid-August, he signed with Boston on August 18, providing a spark as a first-base stopgap.AdvertisementIn 34 games, Lowe batted .280 with two home runs, six doubles, and 16 RBIs, including clutch hits like a game-tying ninth-inning homer against the Baltimore Orioles and multiple RBI singles versus Toronto. He started all three postseason games for the Red Sox,…

Former Nashville Christian, future Vanderbilt QB Jared Curtis is Tennessean’s High School Sportsperson of Year …