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Editorial Roundup: New York
Recent editorials of statewide and national interest from New York’s newspapers: Keep the Trains and Buses Running The New York Times Jan. 21 The coronavirus pandemic is jeopardizing the long-term health of the public transit systems that provide a crucial circulatory system for major American cities...
Ex-Rep. Kennedy launches group targeting 'unwinnable' races
BOSTON (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III says he has no plans to run for office again anytime soon and has instead launched a new project aimed, in part, at supporting political races considered “unwinnable” by the Democratic Party. Kennedy — who opted not to seek reelection last...
The Latest: San José returning to Shark Tank in mid-February
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The San José Sharks finally know when they are returning home. The team said Wednesday that it will return to the Shark Tank in San José for home games against Anaheim on Feb. 13 and 15 and play the remainder of the...
More virus vaccine doses could be coming for MA, Baker says
BOSTON (AP) — The Biden administration is promising additional COVID-19 vaccine shots for states including Massachusetts, but hasn’t offered specific details about the exact size of the increase for each state or when the additional supply will be delivered, Gov. Charlie Baker said Wednesday. Baker...
Bill would penalize those who press others to die by suicide
BOSTON (AP) — A bill filed at the Massachusetts Statehouse would set new penalties for those who encourage others to die by suicide. The bill is a reaction to the case of Michelle Carter, a Massachusetts woman sentenced to 15 months in jail after she was convicted in 2017 of involuntary manslaughter for...
National Grid requests increase in gas prices for repairs
BOSTON (AP) — National Grid is seeking to raise rates for gas customers it serves in Massachusetts to invest in infrastructure repair. The utility's gas distribution companies, Colonial Gas and Boston Gas, have asked the Department of Public Utilities for approval to raise rates an average of 6.2% for...
Massachusetts governor unveils $45.6B state budget proposal
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker unveiled a $45.6 billion state budget Wednesday for the 2022 fiscal year beginning July 1 — a slight decline in estimated spending compared to the current fiscal year as Beacon Hill works to get the budget process back on a more predictable path...
GOP members seek to censure gov for supporting impeachment
BOSTON (AP) — Republicans in Massachusetts are seeking to censure Gov. Charlie Baker for supporting a second impeachment of former President Donald Trump. The Boston Herald reports that Geoff Diehl, the former co-chair of Trump's campaign in Massachusetts, wants the Republican governor to retract his...
Small Massachusetts medical facility to shut down in 2 years
WARE, Mass. (AP) — A small Massachusetts hospital will shut down in two years because it is just not seeing enough patients, the CEO of its parent company says. Operations at Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware will gradually be shifted to other facilities including Baystate Wing Hospital in...
Bruins beat Pens 3-2 on Smith OT goal with 11 seconds left
BOSTON (AP) — Craig Smith scored with 11 seconds left in overtime, and the Boston Bruins recovered after blowing a two-goal lead to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Tuesday night. Brad Marchand had a short-handed goal and assisted on Nick Ritchie's goal to help the Bruins earn their third straight...
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