Real Estate After his rent control ballot initiative fell short, state Rep. Mike Connolly is shifting his focus to several landlord-tenant bills currently before the Legislature. State Rep. Mike Connolly and his supporters gather in front of the State House after he received notice that his petition to lift the statewide ban on rent control … [Read more…]
The Supreme Court says it is adopting a code of ethics for the first time
National News Three justices, Amy Coney Barrett, Elena Kagan and Brett Kavanaugh, have voiced support for an ethics code in recent months. Members of the Supreme Court sit for a new group portrait following the addition of Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, at the Supreme Court building in Washington, Oct. 7, 2022. AP Photo/J. Scott … [Read more…]
Boston no longer pursuing inclusion in program to ban fossil fuels in new construction
Local News Boston was in the running for the final spot in the pilot program, but Mayor Michelle Wu said in an interview recently that she was given “clear indications” the city would not be chosen by state officials. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu signs an executive order eliminating fossil fuel usage for new construction and … [Read more…]
Army Special Operations Command mourns 5 U.S. troops, including N.H. man, killed in helicopter crash
World News Tanner W. Grone, 26, of Gorham, New Hampshire enlisted in the Army in 2017 as a UH-60 repairer. He served as a flight instructor and and MH-60M crew chief for the 160th. The logo of the headquarters of the US European Command. AP Photo/Thomas Kienzle, file By TARA COPP, Associated Press November 13, … [Read more…]
Patriots are reportedly releasing cornerback Jack Jones
Patriots Jones was a fourth-round pick by New England in 2022. Jack Jones playing for the Patriots against the Commanders in Nov. 2023. AP Photo/Charles Krupa The Patriots are reportedly waiving cornerback Jack Jones, according to a Monday report following the team’s 10-6 loss against the Colts in Week 10. Per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, … [Read more…]
Judy Gibson, acclaimed South Portland restaurant that opened days before COVID shutdown, to close
Food News Owner Chris Wilcox said the restaurant never fully recovered from the shutdown, and they weren’t busy enough. Judy Gibson, an acclaimed restaurant in South Portland that opened just days before the COVID-19 shutdown of restaurants, will close Nov. 19. Courtesy of Judy Gibson Judy Gibson faced a difficult start when the acclaimed restaurant … [Read more…]
Andover Public Schools remains closed for a fourth day as teachers strike
Schools Classes have been canceled for the district’s roughly 5,500 students in prekindergarten through 12th grade since a Thursday night vote by the Andover Education Association to go on strike. By Associated Press November 13, 2023 | 1:12 PM ANDOVER, Mass. (AP) — Andover Public Schools were closed Monday as hundreds of teachers remained on strike for … [Read more…]
Peter King: Mac Jones’s latest interception ‘might have been a career-wrecking’ one
Patriots Mac Jones is tied for the league lead in interceptions. His latest one might alter his career, King wrote. Mac Jones. AP Photo/Steve Luciano Mac Jones’s performance was the worst in Patriots history Jabrill Peppers plans to check in with Jack Jones to ‘see where his head’s at’ after benchings Mac Jones is tied … [Read more…]
Celtics players wore ‘Raise the Age’ shirts before Friday’s game. Here’s what they mean.
Celtics “The name of this bill is called the Raise the Age bill. If you want to learn more, please visit Celtics.com/raisetheage to learn more.” Jayson Tatum before Friday’s game. Maddie Meyer/Getty Celtics sweep back-to-back by blowing out Raptors: 10 takeaways ‘I wouldn’t want to play anywhere else’: Payton Pritchard explained what he enjoys about … [Read more…]
Mass. launches work clinic for migrants
Local News The clinic is part of a larger effort to free up space in the state’s emergency shelter system, which reached capacity last week. Mass. Gov. Maura Healey declares a state of emergency regarding the state’s emergency shelter system in August. Steve LeBlanc/AP Massachusetts officials launched a work authorization clinic for migrants staying in … [Read more…]