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Thursday, October 29, 2026

Massachusetts

state of the United States of America

In brief

Wilson, Wyoming hits a $3,293,225 typical home value on Stacker’s Zillow ranks as U.S. homes average $366,913 and 30-year rates sit at 7.4%.

Massachusetts secured a $130 million federal grant to upgrade tracks, signals and other infrastructure around Springfield Union Station, easing conflicts between freight and passenger trains and improving reliability for existing Amtrak services. The work will expand capacity for future passenger rail connections linking Springfield with Boston, Albany and other cities.

A Democratic governor who once took credit for stopping two gas pipelines said during a debate Thursday that her state needs more of the energy source.

Cranberry harvest is underway across major growing regions, with Massachusetts growers expecting a crop slightly above last year’s and Wisconsin bringing its leading share of the U.S. crop to market ahead of the holidays. Fresh berries are a small, seasonal share of production and typically available in fall, while most cranberries are processed; harvest season also offers opportunities to visit bogs and explore local trails.

LatestHealey Declares Energy Emergency Weeks Before Massachusetts ElectionMassachusetts Governor Maura Healey’s recent declaration of an "energy emergency," issued less than a month before Election Day, is less a genuine response to crisis than a familiar and cynical political maneuver.Oct 21, 2026

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