MA Gets Failing Freedom Grade A new index ranks Massachusetts near the bottom and gives Gov. Healey one of the lowest scores. buff.ly/0jftEUo

MA Weighs More Gambling Lawmakers are weighing new gaming options as hundreds of thousands could lose health coverage. buff.ly/JBecPUC

🍷 A Fall Feast at CHOP Five courses and curated wine pairings await. buff.ly/jwJny6a

🐕 Does Your Dog Need to Heel? A trainer explains why focused heel work can be useful without making it a rule for every walk. buff.ly/3S2Cuhv

Mass. Targets Wrong-Way Drivers MassDOT says its $75 million initiative has detected more than 215 wrong-way driving incidents and plans to add more systems. buff.ly/jMNXFhj

💙 Meet Miguel, This Week’s Tuesday’s Child Miguel is hoping to find a forever family. Learn more about him and how you can help. buff.ly/mkuinqs

👻 Halloween Candy Stroll Coming to Downtown New Bedford Find out what’s planned for families in the aftermath of the cancellation of Fall Fest. buff.ly/9hWJupn

Martha’s Vineyard Holiday Pop-Up Is Back A seasonal shop is bringing island-made gifts and local makers together for holiday shoppers. buff.ly/VCixWzw

Trump’s New Seafood Push A new federal seafood strategy includes a voluntary label for American-caught seafood, as the administration continues efforts it says will support U.S. fishermen. buff.ly/nxrhDOQ

The Massachusetts Tie to Elizabeth Holmes’ New Documentary There's a connection between the Bay State and one of the central figures in "You Can See Everything." buff.ly/huOFA8F

"Maybe You Should Be the One to Resign" Ryan Pereira challenges Leo Choquette’s call for Shawn Oliver to resign and discusses the potential cost of a special election. buff.ly/WASNshp

Fall River Gets a Spicy Romance Novel Author Kade Charest sets her romantic suspense story Gray Area in Fall River. buff.ly/OjrBKiu

Holiday Color Run Brings Family Fun to Rochester Kids can dash through color, enjoy free family activities and help kick off a local holiday toy drive this Sunday. November 1, 2026 buff.ly/E3hwuEu

Mattapoisett Boy Appears With Drake Maye A local boy got a chance to share the screen with Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. Here’s how it happened. buff.ly/OSs1eab

Taunton’s House of Horror Returns See the Halloween display on Anawan Street and bring a nonperishable food donation for local families. buff.ly/ydyY153

Healey’s School Breakfast Challenge The state wants schools to boost participation and bring more local food to breakfast menus. buff.ly/WoNOWU5

UMass Professor Forecasts Major Midterm Shift Kenneth Manning expects Republicans to lose seats and says Democrats have a good chance of taking the Senate. buff.ly/h2Rt02t

WHALE Shares Stories From New Bedford’s Historic Homeowners The free series returns November 4 and 18 with stories and advice about caring for older homes. buff.ly/4O9sMGz

Pickup Crashes Into Swansea Home A Swansea driver was arrested on an OUI charge after a pickup crashed into a home Saturday afternoon. buff.ly/PES5LvW

Dajee’s Delights Opens Today A New Bedford food truck named for a beloved local chef opens today with Spanish dishes and comfort food favorites. buff.ly/J63rE59