After 65 years, southeastern Massachusetts communities like Taunton, Freetown, and New Bedford will have rail service to downtown Boston starting on March 24 through the South Coast Rail project. The project connects residents to Boston via the Fall River/New Bedford Line with 32 trips between South Station and East Taunton, including weekend service. While some commuters expressed frustration over schedule changes, others see it as part of the commuting experience, with trains running every 70 minutes on weekdays and every two hours on weekends.
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4-year-old girl with life-threatening illness and her mom granted humanitarian parole for one year
SummaryDeysi Vargas and her 4-year-old daughter, S.G.V., who has a life-threatening medical condition, received a one-year humanitarian parole extension allowing them to remain in the U.S. after facing deportation. Their previous status was revoked by the Department of Homeland Security, raising concerns about S.G.V.'s access to essential medical care for her short bowel syndrome, which requires specialized treatment unavailable outside the U.S. Following public advocacy and a news conference, the family's application for status is...
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