Universal free school meals should be permanent in Massachusetts

AS GOV. MAURA HEALEY reviews the budget sent to her by the state Legislature, families and schools across Massachusetts anxiously await news of the fate of funding of school meals for all students. Food insecurity affects 1 in 5 households with children in...

HWRSD student tells Legislature to ban college legacy admissions

WILBRAHAM — Legislation is being considered on Beacon Hill that would ban state universities from considering an applicant’s relation to an alum in its admission decision, a practice known as legacy admissions. Minnechaug Regional High School rising senior Abyssinia...
Students and parents learn life-saving CPR ahead of school year

Students and parents learn life-saving CPR ahead of school year

CLARKSTON, Ga. (Atlanta News First) -Justin Cutter knew why he wanted to work in healthcare a long time ago. “It’s an amazing rewarding feeling knowing you brought somebody back to life and gave them a second chance at living with their family or loved ones,” said...
Extreme heat taking toll on Metro Atlanta paramedics

Extreme heat taking toll on Metro Atlanta paramedics

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – The extreme heat has local paramedics working around the clock. American Medical Response said they’ve received an influx of heat-related calls. Paramedic Briana Briscoe said the precautions they stress to the public are those...