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Brockton Independent Movie To Feature Abortion As Do-or-Don’t Question
Abortion is the theme of a short independent movie filmed in Brockton. Abort, directed by Brockton native Tim Young, is about "…
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News and stories from Brockton, Massachusetts, covering local government, politics, crime, schools, business, community events, development, and the issues affecting residents of the City of Champions.
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Police: Brockton Senator Drank At Work Event Before Drunk Driving Arrest, Declined Breathalyzer
By Matt Murphy…
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Reporter at Center of Globe In-House Sexual Harassment Story Identified
BOSTON — The Boston Globe, in an explosive story published last Friday that detailed anecdotes of in-house sexual misconduct, refused to name…
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State Gaming board rejects Brockton casino plan
The state Gaming Commission on Thursday declined to award a license for a commercial casino on the Brockton Fairgrounds in southeastern Massachusetts…
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‘Middle cities’ residents deserve the same economic opportunities as Bostonians
A Brookings Institution study made headlines in January when it found that Boston has the worst income inequality of any major American…
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Pioneer Institute calls on Baker administration to remember ‘middle cities’
BOSTON – Do smaller municipalities outside of this city feel forgotten? While Gov. Charlie Baker's $918 million, five-year economic development…
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Charter schools approved for Boston, Brockton and Springfield
BOSTON – New charter schools will open in Springfield and Brockton, while charter schools in Boston and Everett will be able to add…
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Charter school additions, expansion to be recommended
BOSTON – The state education commissioner next week will ask the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to approve new charter schools in…
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Cassidy wins Brockton primary, fields narrowed in Fitchburg, Peabody
Gerry Cassidy, a former city councilor and longtime aide to the late Sen. Thomas Kennedy, is on track to become Brockton'…
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Special elections may be held to fill new House, Senate vacancies
BOSTON – Election Day settled contests in 53 communities around the state and may prompt several special elections, as the House and Senate…
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New Bedford group abandons casino proposal
Written by Michael P. Norton Brockton on Wednesday suddenly became the sole applicant in play for the southeastern Massachusetts commercial resort casino…
