The differences between Massachusetts and its neighbor to the north grew well beyond their divergent takes on sales and income tax after Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed a ban on “sanctuary cities” into law.
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Mass. Democrats blast GOP’s Mike Kennealy for ‘lack of leadership’ on state shelters
Massachusetts Democrats slammed Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Kennealy for what they argued was his failure to reform the state’s right-to-shelter law or put in place security checks during his tenure as housing and economic development secretary under former Gov. Charlie Baker.
Youth wave: Young candidates break through in local elections
At a time when the general sense across the country is that politicians are too old, Qenan Francois’ election to the North Middlesex School Committee broke a status quo, but in Greater Lowell this year he was one of several young candidates to win a local elected position.
Local Vietnam Veterans of America chapter awards annual scholarships
LEOMINSTER — Members of city-based Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Chapter 116 once again gathered in Carter Park to award scholarships to high school students. It was a beautiful evening for the annual ceremony that took place on May 13. This year they were able to award scholarships to 15 Leominster High School (LHS) seniors, […]
Mike Kennealy, Republican running for governor, says he warned Healey of shelter demand
Mike Kennealy, a Republican running for governor, said he personally warned Gov. Maura Healey about rising demand for state-run shelter services during a November 2022 meeting.
Stages: Summer theatre lineups at NSMT and Peterborough Players
The temps this week belie the fact that summer is here, but the calendar and Memorial Day weekend can’t hide the fact that the warm season’s here. With warmer weather, thoughts turn to getting away to the beach or mountains and all that goes with it, including summer theater. North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT), the theater-in-the-round in Beverly, brings “Waitress” to audiences June 3-15. “In recent years, “Waitress” has become one of the most beloved and widely acclaimed musicals around the world. I feel we have gathered the right ingredients to bring this production to life and honor the heart […]
