Massachusetts

Massachusetts created a program aimed at stopping bullying in school sports, but relatively few schools across the state have signed up to use it. The gap between the program's availability and its adoption is raising questions among educators and officials about awareness, resources, and whether schools see the initiative as a priority for protecting student athletes.

The Gándara Center is working to improve access to mental health care for Latino communities, according to reporting by WWLP. The organization, which serves Latino and multicultural populations in Massachusetts, focuses on culturally appropriate behavioral health services. The report highlights ongoing efforts to close gaps in care for a population that has historically faced barriers to treatment.

A fall nor'easter is continuing across Massachusetts, bringing heavy rain and the strongest wind gusts of the storm as it moves through the region. Live updates are tracking peak conditions, with residents warned about possible power outages, downed branches and hazardous travel as the coastal storm lingers into today.

Boats were pushed aground in Marblehead, Massachusetts, as a storm hit the coastal town. Footage shared with Boston 25 shows the vessels stranded along the shore after the storm surge. The images highlight the impact of the severe weather on the local boating community, with residents watching the damage closely.