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An animal welfare organization endorsed the Republican candidate in the New Hampshire governor's race. The Humane Society Legislative Fund, a leading animal protection organization, has endorsed Kelly Ayotte for governor of New Hampshire, citing her long-standing commitment to animal welfare. "Kelly Ayotte has been an advocate for
crime
An illegal immigrant rapist from El Salvador has been sentenced in federal court in Boston for unlawfully re-entering the United States after multiple deportations. Melvin Alexander Orellana-Martinez, 54, was sentenced to 60 months in prison by U.S. District Court Judge Richard G. Stearns. This federal sentence is to run
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A federal agency has awarded the Massachusetts state government more than $1 million to support registered apprenticeships in the state. An apprenticeship is a structured training program that combines hands-on work experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to learn a trade or profession while earning a wage. It typically leads
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Longtime Boston Red Sox broadcaster Joe Castiglione, the voice of the team's radio broadcast since the early 1980s, has announced that he will retire at the end of the 2024 Red Sox season. Castiglione's 42-season tenure (1983-2024) in the booth makes him the longest-tenured play-by-play announcer
Am I racist
Conservatives made a movie, and not only is it compelling and funny, but it's doing relatively well at the box office. Am I Racist?, a film starring Matt Walsh of The Daily Wire, produced by his employer, came in fifth at the box office this past weekend. It
Elizabeth Warren
The Republican U.S. Senate nominee in Massachusetts this year is embracing a moderate approach in his challenge to U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Cambridge). John Deaton, a 57-year-old attorney from Swansea, is running a socially liberal and fiscally conservative candidate, taking a different approach from that of many other
Massachusetts
By Colin A. Young State House News Service
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A coalition of mayors from various cities and towns across Massachusetts has announced opposition to a referendum seeking to raise the minimum wage of tipped workers such as waiters and waitresses, which will appear on the November ballot. This group, representing communities from Haverhill to Brockton, voiced concerns about the