Politics● LowSep 18 · Sep 18, 2026, 8:36 PM
Western Mass. feels pinch as cost of living remains election issue
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from wamc_org · united states of america · North America
Amid constant headlines covering inflation, energy costs and the cost of living these days, parts of the Northeast are often in the spotlight, with parts of New York and most of Massachusetts front-and-center.
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