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Kitty Dukakis, former first lady of Massachusetts, has died

1 month ago | wgbh.org | Matt Baskin

March 22, 2025 Kitty Dukakis, wife of former Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis and a tireless mental health advocate, has died. She was 88. Dukakis married her husband in 1963, the same year he was first elected to the Massachusetts House. The couple spent more than 60 years together. Just over a decade after their marriage, she became the commonwealth’s first lady when her husband won the first of his three non-consecutive terms as governor.
Boston rock icon Peter Wolf reflects on the death of onetime roommate David Lynch

Jan 17, 2025 | wgbh.org | Matt Baskin

January 17, 2025 Boston rock icon Peter Wolf is reflecting on the loss of his long-ago roommate, director David Lynch. Lynch died Wednesday, with family members announcing the news Thursday. The visionary auteur was renowned for breaking new ground in cinema and television, with movies like “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive” and shows like “Twin Peaks” bringing experimental work from the underground to the edges — and sometimes the center — of the mainstream.
How the Los Angeles wildfires are resonating in Massachusetts

Jan 11, 2025 | nepm.org | Matt Baskin

Regional News Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email John Locher / APShane Torre, left, and Stephanie Rodriguez embrace as the look at what remains of their home destroyed by the Eaton Fire Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Altadena, Calif. As the fallout from wildfires in and around Los Angeles continues, Massachusetts residents are on the ground lending a hand.
How the Los Angeles wildfires are resonating in Mass.

Jan 10, 2025 | wgbh.org | Matt Baskin

January 10, 2025 As the fallout from wildfires in and around Los Angeles continues, Massachusetts residents are on the ground lending a hand. The American Red Cross of Massachusetts says they’ve sent five volunteers to assist victims who’ve been forced into shelters. “They’re going to be supplying food, water, comfort and just helping them deal with what’s going on in this tragic situation,” said spokesperson Jeff Hall.
Man shot, demonstrator arrested at pro-Israel protest in Newton

Sep 12, 2024 | wgbh.org | Matt Baskin

September 12, 2024 A fight at a pro-Israel protest in Newton Thursday evening culminated in a shooting that left one man facing life-threatening injuries. At a press conference Thursday night, Middlesex D.A. Marian Ryan said that Newton Police responded to the scene near the corner of Washington St. and Harvard St. at about 6:40 PM. “There was a small group of individuals, pro-Israeli demonstrators, who were demonstrating on one side of the street,” said Ryan.
‘This Old House’ creator Russell Morash has died

Jun 20, 2024 | wgbh.org | Matt Baskin

June 20, 2024 Russell Morash, creator of This Old House and a pioneer of how-to television, has died. His death was confirmed by former This Old House producer Nina Fialkow. “He was an innovator at the core,” Fialkow wrote in an email to GBH News. “[He] created an entire genre of television.” That’s an assessment former GBH president Henry Becton agreed with. “He was certainly one of the commanding fathers of the how-to genre — and the channels that came with it on cable,” Becton said.
911 disruptions hitting Massachusetts

Jun 18, 2024 | wgbh.org | Matt Baskin

Calling 911 from smartphone/ Kativ Getty Images June 18, 2024 911 is dealing with outages across Massachusetts, according to the Boston Police Department. In a tweet, the BPD encouraged residents to contact their nearest station as needed, or to use emergency fire boxes. The reason for the outage and its expected duration is not yet clear. This is a developing story.
Former Red Sox president Larry Lucchino dies at 78

Apr 2, 2024 | wgbh.org | Matt Baskin

Larry Lucchino, the former Red Sox president who helped build the franchise into one of the preeminent baseball teams of the 21st century, has died. He was 78 years old. "We are heartbroken to share that our beloved brother an uncle, Lawrence Lucchino, passed away on April 2 surrounded by his family.
Boston news pioneer Sarah-Ann Shaw dies at 90

Mar 21, 2024 | wgbh.org | Matt Baskin

FILE - Sarah-Ann Shaw, legendary Boston reporter and a member of the original Say Brother team, sits second from left during a 50th anniversary episode of the show, now called Basic Black. Shaw has died at the age of 90. Meredith Nierman GBH News March 21, 2024 Updated March 21, 2024 Sarah-Ann Shaw, the first Black woman television reporter in the Boston area, has died. She was 90 years old. A Boston native, Shaw grew up in Roxbury.
Top stories GBH News is following this week

Mar 13, 2023 | wgbh.org | Matt Baskin