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WBUR Up Next

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Learn about the most important issues facing Massachusetts from the people in charge and the people most affected.Copyright Trustees of Boston University Daily Politics & Government
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  • Does Mass. need drone delivery?

    Does Mass. need drone delivery?
    Sep 25 2026

    We'll catch up on the week's news — from an immigration enforcement operation in New Bedford to how the governor wants to deal with high gas prices. Then we'll dig into the debate on the future of delivery services: drones.

    Amazon plans to launch a drone delivery service from Westborough, Massachusetts - a town of around 20,000 people in Worcester County. Andresidents have mixed feelings about it. WBUR talks with a member of the town’s planning board.
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    13 mins
  • Old South Meeting House highlights local shoemaker's role in fomenting Revolution

    Old South Meeting House highlights local shoemaker's role in fomenting Revolution
    Aug 13 2026

    George Robert Twelves Hewes was a local shoemaker who participated in a lot of events leading up to the American Revolution. Now, the Old South Meeting House in Boston is sharing more of his story with artifacts and testimony.
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    5 mins
  • A Democratic incumbent got crushed in Conn., showing how New England's politics are changing

    A Democratic incumbent got crushed in Conn., showing how New England's politics are changing
    Aug 13 2026

    Politico reporter Lisa Kashinsky says the result should put other New England incumbent politicians on edge.
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    5 mins
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