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A Q&A with Katie Nolan, newly-named Dorchester mayor, about Dot Day and home
‘I don’t ever want to leave this area,’ says Katie Nolan.. Katie Nolan has been going to the Dorchester Day Parade for as long as she has been alive. Born in February 1998, she notes that she was at the parade that…
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ICE fears spark Town Meeting proposal to weigh leaving regional intelligence network
The Brookline Public Safety Building. Photo by Zoe Zekos A proposal urging Brookline to consider re-examining the town’s relationship with a regional intelligence-sharing network has drawn sharp criticism from local law enforcement, setting the stage for an intense debate when…
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Pioneer Valley launches Safe Streets program to combat rising traffic crashes
PVPC-led plan will include roadway upgrades, data analysis, new public reporting tool The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission recently unveiled a new safety blueprint called Pioneer Valley Safe Streets that will involved 43 communities in Hampshire and Hampden counties. Credit: GAZETTE FILE PHOTO…
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Young people are down with crosswords
Crossword puzzles have taken over screens in school, at work and on the T. What used to be a morning tradition completed in print newspapers and books has found a new generation of fans. Fully 50% of people aged 18…
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A BPS program that helped 3,000 families avoid homelessness is surprised by a major funding cut
A partnership between Boston Public Schools and support organizations that helps families avoid homelessness has seen its funding cut… A new study showed that a partnership between Boston Public Schools and support organizations helps families avoid homelessness, increases students’ school attendance rates,…
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Worcester officials say PROTECT Act aligns with city immigration policies
Police Chief Paul B. Saucier said the department “is focused on building credibility and trust within our community” A Massachusetts House-passed bill that would place new restrictions on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement aligns with Worcester’s recent efforts to limit local cooperation…
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Growing demand drives major library renovation project
Art from Waltham Public Schools brightens the library walls. Photo by Elizabeth Mehler. Lifetime resident Mary Coughlan has been going to the Waltham Public Library since childhood, a tradition that began with her mother’s encouragement. “I got my first library…
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Medford’s low-stakes recreational basketball league fosters community, skills, teamwork under one net
Medford’s newly rebranded recreational basketball league — “Hoops & Heroes” — is bringing the city, basketball players and Medford police together under one net. Building confidence, basketball skills and curiosity along with giving kids a positive outlet and providing them with strong…
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Single-payer healthcare gains momentum in Massachusetts amid affordability crisis
As health costs climb, more communities are backing proposals for a statewide Medicare for All system Doctor with stethoscope isolated on white Credit: Zoonar/N.Okhitin The rising cost of healthcare continues to be a primary issue in modern America, and many people feel…