Jan C. Hardenbergh, a Sudbury activist, suggested that a new flag design combine two elements readily identified with Massachusetts: an outline map of the state and an image of cranberries.

Residents in Newburyport, Massachusetts, are calling for the City Council to adopt a resolution to replace the state's flag and seal, claiming the imagery promotes racism.

A Massachusetts college said it will remove the American flag from its campus, garnering mixed reactions from students. School leaders at Hampshire College in Amherst decided to remove the flag ...

With another red flag warning across Southern New England on Friday, Massachusetts issued a major drought warning statewide. Over the past few weeks, the region has seen dozens of brush fires ...

SALISBURY, Mass. — Massachusetts has what's known as a red flag law that allows family members or law enforcement to ask a judge to take someone's firearms away if there is a concern that the ...

Local view columnist Carole Gariepy points out why it may be time to change the Massachusetts state flag, as recommended by 77 towns and cities.

(WJAR) — Massachusetts state officials announced that they are seeking public's ideas for the state's new seal, flag and motto. The Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission was ...

Massachusetts lowered it's flag more than any other state last year, which is partially due to a increase in the deaths of public figures, cops and marines, as well as a spike terrorist attacks ...

The Massachusetts state flag. (WBZ-TV) The first would create a special commission to review the state flag. The group argues it's racist because it shows a Native American with a sword over his head.

But if the flag dishonors Indians then this idea does not go far enough. Our state name reflects a great Indian chief Massasoit. It will be necessary to change the name of the state as well.