Star Tribune (Free subscription) | 4 hours ago
Middlesex County Sheriff James DiPaola says several inmates at the Middlesex Jail in Cambridge became unruly Sunday morning after 15 of them were sent to area hospitals with flu-like symptoms.
Vedasri (Free subscription) | yesterday
Momlogic.comMass. fire officials demonstrate perils of consumer fireworksBoston GlobeIn the past decade, there have been 713 major fires and explosions because of fireworks in Massachusetts, causing one death, 23 injuries, and nearly $1.6 ...FIREBITS: Leave fireworks to the professionalsAmesbury NewsLeave the Fireworks to the Professionals!Momlogic.comObserver: Leave fireworks to the prosMetroWest...
goGlider.com (Free subscription) | yesterday
Momlogic.comMass. fire officials demonstrate perils of consumer fireworksBoston GlobeIn the past decade, there have been 713 major fires and explosions because of fireworks in Massachusetts, causing one death, 23 injuries, and nearly $1.6 ...FIREBITS: Leave fireworks to the professionalsAmesbury NewsLeave the Fireworks to the Professionals!Momlogic.comObserver: Leave fireworks to the prosMetroWest...
A Boat Against the Current (Free subscription) | yesterday
July 4, 1829—Three years after the author of the Declaration of Independence passed from the American scene, throwing up his hands at the prospect of ending slavery in this country or even freeing all of his own “servants,” the 23-year-old newspaper editor William Lloyd Garrison decided to press home the task of fulfilling Thomas Jefferson’s belief that “all men are created...
MATTER MAGAZINE (Free subscription) | 03/07/2009
Massachusetts on Wednesday released a draft plan for the permitting and management of ocean energy projects, such as tidal and wind power farms. The state said it is the first such comprehensive plan in the nation. The plan aims to support the development of renewable energy, while maintaining protection of marine resources, by establishing potential zones for projects and mapping zones with...
PRWeb - Daily News Feed (Free subscription) | 02/07/2009
Earl Henry Sholley, a successful businessman and Norfolk, MA resident, has formally announced his candidacy for U.S. Congress representing the Massachusetts 4th Congressional District. "I understand the many problems facing the citizens of the 4th District, economic uncertainty and high unemployment. As a fiscal conservative, I will actively represent the 4th District and work to create...
Kiwiblog (Free subscription) | 04/07/2009
On Friday I toured around various parts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This the famous Plymouth Rock, which Pilgrims landed on in 1620. A replica of the Mayflower, called the Mayflower II. The Mayflower is the ship the pilgrims fleeing religious persecution in England came over on. These are the tombs of 2nd President John Adams and his [...]
The Daily Kitten (Free subscription) | yesterday
Location: Swansea, Massachusetts, USA This is our new baby. His name is Bruin. He came to live with us on Sunday June 7th at the age of 10 weeks old. He was the runt of the litter but the big boy of our house. Bruin developed a special relationship ...
American Conservative Daily (Free subscription) | 03/07/2009
When Governor Mitt Romney instituted a universal healthcare plan for Massachusetts in 2006 he proclaimed it a conservative idea. "It's a conservative idea insisting that individuals have responsibility for their own health care,” he said. “I think it appeals to people on both sides of the aisle: insurance for everyone without a tax increase." The plan passed and was put...
Wireless Federation (Free subscription) | 02/07/2009
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with a new cell site in Worcester, Massachusetts. The new cell site provides increased 3G high-speed wireless broadband coverage along I-290, Cambridge Street and Southbridge Street in downtown Worcester, as well as the surrounding areas. Verizon Wireless, originally the first wireless provider to offer 3G speeds, today...
Middleboro Review (Free subscription) | 03/07/2009
Governor Deval Patrick, Massachusetts Senators Murray, Spilka, Petruccelli, Downing, Timilty, Morrissey, Tarr, Pacheco and Representatives DeLeo, Flynn, Brady, Wallace, Koutoujian, Koczera, Hill, Frost: Are you listening? The most significant justification to voters for allowing a gambling casino in Maine was that it would revive a dying industry: harness racing. From Casinos No! --- One Year...
Law Blog - WSJ.com (Free subscription) | 03/07/2009
The highest court in Massachusetts ruled that customers have the right to pursue class-action cases against businesses.
Nobody's Business (Free subscription) | 03/07/2009
Massachusetts is going to demand a $25 fee from people who dare to contest a traffic ticket in court. Yes, even if the judge clears the defendant of any wrongdoing. The move is expected to yield the state $5 million in revenue in the current fiscal year. Well, why stop there? Perhaps anyone charged with a property crime should fork over $500 for the right to a hearing. Think of how much money...
Environmental Protection Agency (Free subscription) | 02/07/2009
... control technologies. This clean diesel project will create jobs while protecting air quality in Massachusetts."Investing in Clean Diesel projects through the Recovery Act is a down payment on protecting health, improving air quality, helping the economy and creating jobs in our communities," said Ira Leighton, acting regional administrator of EPA's New England office. "New England has some...
This Is My Secret (Free subscription) | 02/07/2009
We are not there yet. But do you know the work of artist Maira Kalman ? Her The Principles of Uncertainty is one of my favorite books ever. And she designs awesome umbrellas . AND occasionally her artwork shows up on the "Opinion" page of the New York Times online. Check out her latest -- and when you're done, scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page to see more offerings!
