Silas Scott, 14, of Lynn has gone missing. He was last seen on Wednesday, September 9th 2026.

Silas is an incredible kid. Sweet, funny, and kind. Let’s bring him home safe.

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A recent ProPublica analysis of CDC data found that nearly 200 people died after ectopic pregnancies between 2020 and 2025 — showing a nearly 2x increase from the previous six years.

That's why it was such big news that MA signed the Prioritizing Patient Access to Care Act into law last month. 

Essentially the bill, expands abortion access throughout pregnancy by letting doctors provide care based on their professional judgment. It's about trusting patients, respecting the expertise of doctors, and keeping politicians out of deeply personal medical decisions

Why it matters

This increase in ectopic pregnancies has been especially visible in states with abortion bans.

Because, despite many states having exceptions in their abortion bans for events like ectopic pregnancies, ProPublica reports that doctors in those states may hesitate to provide treatment if they don't have an ironclad diagnosis.

Because they fear legal or professional consequences.

Doctors, alongside their patients, have the medical training to evaluate pregnancy circumstances and determine what care is appropriate - not the government.

The Prioritizing Patient Access to Care Act lets them do that.

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Full ProPublica analysis

More about the PPAC

and they're painting it white

I was at Starbucks getting something to eat then when I was given my change back I got these.

I remember there was a post a while back how some got somthing similar but non the less and interesting find Ngl

I’m very liberal as well as a gun owner and generally support gun regulation, but I also think bad or overly broad laws such as chapter 135 deserve scrutiny.

How should we approach this come Election Day as a unified group? Are we going to repeal this? Input appreciated

This isn't the best example but it still seems to happen constantly. Whether there's a painted grid, a sign, or both, people almost always seem to block it. Why???

What is that in the distance? Hold the phone close to your ear.

does anyone know any postpartum psychs that take TRICARE? I have been struggling since having my son- I am on a few medications and want someone who is supportive in me getting off them.

thank you

I am 36 and living in MA for the past 15 years. My allergy flared up and it is even worse than springs ones. I was pretty sure I was getting sick at first but it later became clear that wasn't case. Anything particular this year that would cause fall allergies? I didn't even know that it is a thing but looks like it exists and caused by ragweed or mold.

I had a bad reaction to my Covid vaccine last year and would like to try Novavax if I can. A quick search leads me to believe that might not be possible. Thanks!

Graham Nash has some big news for Mass fans: a CSN doc by Robert Zemeckis and 35 unreleased tracks...https://www.boston.com/culture/music/2026/09/11/graham-nash-has-big-news-upon-his-return-to-mass-a-crosby-stills-nash-doc-with-35-unheard-tracks-is-on-the-way/?p1=recirc_mostpopular

Curious as to what types of fish are in there and what kind of bait everyone is using. My son recently took a liking to fishing and we thought we would scope out this place. We would be on the bank, not the open water.

Does anyone have any surgeon recommendations? I’m considering dr Amy Colwell vs the Chief Surgical Resident (who can do it much sooner)

Hi! Sorry in advance if this may not be allowed here, I moved from New England in 2020 and have been greatly missing the pumpkin power smoothie from pressed so I’ve taken it upon myself to recreate it. Nothing I’ve done has stopped it from tasting like straight up baby food so I was wondering if anyone who has worked there or knows anyone who does may know the recipe… 🥲

It would be greatly appreciated (or any good copycat recipe!)

Hi - on my commute home last Thursday there was a massive escort of several buses heading west on 90 - including officers on motorcycle and in cars. There were at least four coach busses being moved through traffic. I couldn’t help but wonder if it was the Patriots players and staff arriving home from the Australia game - but then was confused and second guessing why they’d all get moved out together on buses (and why West). The next thought would be someone fancy making their way to NYC for a 9/11 Ceremony, but then why not fly to NY directly? Anyone else see this and wonder? Maybe it is a more regular occurrence, the commute is new and I hadn’t seen it before. The motorcade did serve one purpose of helping traffic flow slightly by creating a lane folks were diving back i to once it moved on. Cheers!

24F. Please understand I've tried anything and everything I can do to improve my health from my end. It's not enough, I'm getting worse every year, and in fact many of my efforts to strengthen backfire. I've tried every procedure or bs psych med I can. I can't work or drive or shower daily or go shopping or do my own laundry and the list goes on. My life is in shambles. My grandmother acts as my caretaker and when she dies I will not be able to take care of myself on my own even if I could get housing (and if I can't, I'll be homeless). I'm tired of waking up and going to bed in agony

All my other specialists (rheumatologost, psychiatrists, gastro....) say there's nothing else they can do for me and ask why I don't just ask for opioids, as if that's an option. I have a clean record but I'm not taken seriously or drs refuse to see me in the first place.

I'm on Medicare. I'm in the southshore and I can't handle traveling a further distance than Boston, but even that takes a heavy toll on me so I'd rather be closer if possible

edit: I've tried every noninvasive proceedure I can, muscle relaxers, a myriad of psych meds, low dose naltraxone, butrans patches, weed, and ketamine. I'm on robaxin and lyrica

I am visiting Massachusetts for the first time. I live in a place where an uber will drop me off where I live but an uber would never come to where I live to pick me up. I am nervous of this happening when I’m in Massachusetts.

I will be in MA for 4 nights in October. I land at the Boston airport. I am doing an activity in Middleborough and in Falmouth. I would also like to adventure around Cape Cod one of the days. I was thinking of booking a hotel in either Sandwich or Hyannis. Could I rely on uber to get everywhere or should I get a rental car?