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By BILL NEWMAN

By OLIN ROSE-BARDAWIL

By SUSAN WORGAFTIK

By JONATHAN MANNINA and RON FLAGG

Every year, through no fault of their own, millions of Americans face urgent civil (non-criminal) legal problems — like veterans facing homelessness, families torn apart by domestic violence, elders scammed out of their savings accounts, or workers cheated out of their wages. Criminal defendants are guaranteed an attorney by our legal system, but there is no such right for individuals fighting for their livelihoods or safety in civil court. To try and fill this gap, Congress funds 130 legal aid organizations across the country through the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), including Community Legal Aid in central and western Massachusetts.

By AALIANNA MARIETTA

CONWAY — Amid growing costs and limited volunteer support, the Selectboard considered the future of the Conway Community Swimming Pool Monday evening.

By DOMENIC POLI

WENDELL — The town’s old items and documents will lack a forever home until the Wendell Historical Society sets up shop at its 466 Wendell Depot Road site, a feat the nonprofit’s president said still requires raising upwards of $150,000.

By ALISON KUZNITZ, CHRIS LISINSKI and ELLA ADAMS

Bar advocates said Monday they have not been involved in any conversations with legislative leadership about a resolution to the labor crisis that’s resulted in more than 100 court cases being dismissed, even though top House and Senate Democrats suggested the situation could be fixed “soon.”

LEVERETT — Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sam Gleaves will perform at 194 Long Plain Road (Route 63) on Saturday, Aug. 9, at 7 p.m.

By AMY NEWSHORE

Emotional connection in a relationship happens when partners mutually experience being seen, heard and understood. It’s when it feels safe to be your full self and know the other “gets” you. It’s the glue that helps partners feel close, supported, and deeply bonded.

A 21-year-old Granby man and University of Massachusetts Amherst student who was interning for U.S. Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kan., died Tuesday from injuries in a triple shooting in Washington, D.C.

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A 21-year-old Granby man and University of Massachusetts Amherst student who was interning for U.S. Rep. Ron Estes, R-KS, died Tuesday from injuries in a triple shooting in Washington, D.C.

By MIKE PESOLIand JOSH BOAK

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday that America “does not seek war” with Iran in the aftermath of a surprise attack overnight on three of that country’s nuclear sites while Vice President JD Vance said the strikes have given Tehran a renewed chance of negotiating with Washington.

By PAYTON RENEGAR

With unpredictability surrounding federal funding and the tough on crime rhetoric under President Donald Trump’s administration, Massachusetts advocates are pushing for alternatives that seek rehabilitation rather than punishment for criminal offenders.

By ALEXA LEWIS

The Hampshire-Franklin County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls has a unique mission: identifying issues impacting women in their communities and advocating for legislation that could change their lives for the better.

By SAM DRYSDALE

Hundreds of private attorneys who represent indigent defendants across Massachusetts announced Tuesday that they will stop accepting new court-appointed cases until the Legislature raises their pay to match rates in neighboring states.

By CHRIS LISINSKI

Tens of thousands of Bay Staters could lose subsidized health insurance through the Massachusetts Health Connector and premiums could rise for most other members under a suite of reforms in the U.S. House-approved reconciliation bill that Gov. Maura Healey dubbed “devastating.”

By CHRIS LISINSKI

The board of directors at Market Basket on Wednesday placed CEO Arthur T. Demoulas and unnamed other employees on paid administrative leave while investigating “credible allegations” that the leader of the Merrimack Valley grocery chain was planning a work stoppage.

By GABRIEL O’HARA SALINI

Over 50% of small business owners said they were likely to close or sell their business in the next five years, citing high costs across their businesses as a driving factor, a recent study from UMass Donahue Institute showed.

By AMY NEWSHORE

What do you think is the No. 1 issue couples bring to therapists and relationship coaches? If you guessed communication, you’re right.

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