
Mass. tax collections higher in December
BOSTON (AP) — The state revenue department says tax collections in December rose more than 9 percent from the same month the previous year. The December report... Read more.

Despite deal, taxes to rise for most Americans
WASHINGTON — While the tax package that Congress passed New Year’s Day will protect 99 percent of Americans from an income tax increase, most of them... Read more.

Experts: Mentally ill not receiving sufficient care
Mental health advocate Patricia Lawrence, right, and her daughter Lauren, left, at their home in Lynnfield. (Item Photo / Angela Owens)... Read more.

Mass. formally opens legislative session
BOSTON (AP) — Members of the Massachusetts Legislature have been sworn-in for the start of what promises to be a busy two-year session on Beacon Hill. Gov.... Read more.

Lynn’s first baby of 2013
SALEM — West Lynn resident Marie Gomez went into labor at around midnight on New Year’s Eve, presumably ideal timing for her baby to be born early in 2013.... Read more.

Stanford holds off Wisconsin 20-14 in Rose Bowl
PASADENA, Calif. — Although Stanford didn’t score many style points in the 99th Rose Bowl, the Cardinal could celebrate because they didn’t let... Read more.

Bowl Roundup: Georgia has winning on its mind
ORLANDO, Fla. — Aaron Murray threw five touchdown passes to set a Georgia bowl record, including two in the fourth quarter, and the Bulldogs beat Nebraska... Read more.

Lynn Police release photo of bank robbery suspect
LYNN — Lynn Police are investigating a bank robbery they say occurred at a Central Square bank this morning. Lynn Police are looking for a white man, wearing... Read more.

How to Keep Your Most Important New Year’s Resolution – Quitting Smoking
(BPT) – Congratulations! You have made it through the holiday push ”“ the parties are over, the house guests are gone and things are slowly returning... Read more.

New Year provides respite for Lynn school facilities in busy winter
Whether it’s at the Lynn English High School gymnasium, the Peter Sawin Natatorium at Lynn Tech, or Connery Rink, it has been a jam-packed winter for sports... Read more.