TOWNSEND — A protest group rooted in town and founded by a local woman has been gaining traction in recent weeks thanks to increased attendance at events and word spreading fast. Pepperell resident Krystal Zeogas disclosed that she was recruited to lead protests in neighboring Townsend after she attended one there a few months ago. She […]
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Mayor Wu hits back after ICE Director Todd Lyons vows to ‘flood’ Boston: ‘Stop attacking cities’
Mayor Michelle Wu hit back at ICE Director Todd Lyons’ vow to “flood” Boston in response to her refusal to strip its sanctuary protections, saying that it doesn’t make sense for the feds to target a city known for being among the country’s safest.
Healey says Texas redistricting is ‘craven political power grab’ that affects Mass. residents
Gov. Maura Healey said an attempt by Texas Republicans to redraw local U.S. House maps to increase the number of Republicans in Congress is a “partisan, craven political power grab” that affects people in Massachusetts because of the impact it could have on federal legislation.
Gov. Healey offers plan to offset federal research grant cuts
The Bay State will attempt to bridge the economic divide caused by the federal government’s sudden seeming aversion to paying for scientific research with research funding of its own.
For the 38th year, Lowell Folk Festival returns with a packed performance schedule
LOWELL — The 38th annual Lowell Folk Festival is now less than a week away, and with it comes a diverse lineup of performances taking place across the three-day event. To Festival Director Lee Viliesis, the musical lineup has always turned out fantastically, and this year, she said, is no exception.
Healey responds to federal SNAP cuts with statewide anti-hunger task force
As cuts to food assistance come down from the Trump administration, Massachusetts will create an anti-hunger task force to advise on mitigating the losses, Gov. Maura Healey announced Thursday.
