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This week in New England history: May 2-8
A list of significant dates in New England history: May 3
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‘Hamilton’ sets a new record with 16 Tony Award nominations
NEW YORK (AP) — The megahit musical "Hamilton" has grabbed a record-breaking 16 Tony Award nominations, the biggest haul in Broadway history and another step in the show's march into theatrical history. Lin-Manuel Miranda's hip-hop-flavored biography about the first U.S. treasury secretary on Tuesday
Massachusetts
Old school outreach and the limits of progressive politics
If only the outwardly progressive candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for the Suffolk and Middlesex state senate seat had looked to history, one of their own might have begun a new Boston dynasty. The special election earlier this month to replace outgoing state Senator Anthony Petruccelli of East Boston will
Massachusetts
This week in New England history: April 25-May 1
A list of significant dates in New England history: April 26
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Common Core is not a threat to history in Massachusetts
There has been much discussion lately about the Common Core standards and their effect on education in Massachusetts. My knowledge comes from being an educator for more than 40 years, along with also having served as Massachusetts Education Commissioner. I've seen the benefits of learning based on Common
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HBO: History Bungling Office
HBO should stand for History Bungling Office. Over and over again, they have abused their disclaimer that certain films are "fact-based dramatizations." They re-litigated Al Gore's 2000 "victory" in "Recount." They viciously cartooned Sarah Palin's vice-presidential candidacy in "Game
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This week in New England history: April 18-24
A list of significant dates in New England history: April 19
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The regulars are coming! Paul Revere alerts Adams, Hancock to Redcoat danger
LEXINGTON – The sound of cantering hooves on pavement, and an urgent shout – "The regulars are out! Grab your muskets!" – broke the silence of the chilly night air. In the darkness, a few lanterns aided a captivated crowd in seeing the silhouette of a horse and rider approaching. In
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