Robert Francis Jr., 65, went peacefully in his home on Friday morning, Nov. 24, 2023. He was born on August 20, 1958, in Oak Bluffs, the son of Patricia Mahoney and Robert Francis Sr. He was the oldest of five siblings. Robert, also known as Bob, was loved by many. We can all agree his […]
There's been some good news of late when it comes to inflation. Data from the federal government last week showed inflation eased through October. And according to the Farm Bureau, the average cost of a Thanksgiving dinner actually decreased slightly this year. But as special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports, stubbornly high food prices are still squeezing families this holiday season.
Food shelves across the state say they expect to serve more people than ever before this year due to a combination of inflation and pandemic-era safety nets drying up.