Under the new law, 17-year-olds who are arrested will face a juvenile court judge, but that judge can still impose an adult sentence for certain more serious crimes.
Massachusetts U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren finished third in a recent survey among New Hampshire voters with Hillary Clinton leading by a wide margin. Rand Paul and Chris Christie are at the head of the GOP field in the survey.
The question came in from a reader, and we sought out the answer.
Environmental groups propose ballot question to expand the 30-year-old law.
Formal announcement expected Monday morning, followed by campaign stops throughout the state this week.
Recap and analysis of the week in state government.
A bill would raise the speed limit on portions of the Massachusetts Turnpike and Route 95.
See what the candidates had to say before President Barack Obama spoke Tuesday night.
After much discussion the past couple of meetings the liquor license was granted for the Inn at Hastings Park.
A week after voting “present” Senator Edward J. Markey has come out against using military force.
A portion of the fee would go to The One Fund Boston.
The forum at will have a moderated discussion and an informal meet and greet.
Sen. Edward. J. Markey said he needs “to review all of the relevant classified materials relating to this matter before I make a decision as important as authorizing the use of military force.”
State Rep. Carl M. Sciortino said striking Syria could make things worse.
Coakley, along with U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano, touched on a possible run for Gov. Deval Patrick’s post at Monday’s Labor Day Breakfast
The public hearing was continued to the next Board of Selectmen meeting.
More information on locations for medical marijuana shops will come in the future.
In a pair of communications Thursday, Aug. 22, Lexington’s Engineering Division alerted residents to upcoming projects.
The furloughs, which started mid-July, were a direct impact from the Federal Sequester that March 1.
See who is setting up an office just over the Lexington line.
State Sen. Katherine Clark, a Melrose Democrat running for Congress in the Fifth District, is kicking off a ‘Kitchen Table Tour’ next week, and one of the stops is in Lexington.
Get an inside look at the departments and services of Lexington's local government, and learn about the role you play in town operations.
Five candidates put their stakes in the ground during initial debate in the race for the Fifth Congressional District.
The group has two high-profile supporters in the state.
Progressive group to ask the five candidates questions submitted and voted by the public.
In past years the sales tax holiday has saved shoppers across the state more than $20 million.
The new taxes are slated to help rebuild the state's transportation infrastructure. Will it work?
That's the question from the Lexington’s Board of Health as it seeks volunteers for the Medical Reserve Corps.
This will be Stopa's second congressional race, in 2010 he ran for the 3rd district seat.
See who’s trying to run for US Sen Ed Markey’s former House seat.
Who foots the bill for post-carnival cleanup at Hastings Park? Will the green space return to its former glory? You ask, Patch answers.
Expect delays around Estabrook School access improvements.
Could the third time be the charm for a bill that would bid farewell to clothesline bans?
SavATree volunteers at Minute Man National Historical Park.
Boston Globe reports leaders in the Legislature promise to override the governor's vetoes next week.