Local News There were frequent disruptions throughout the evening, both cheers and jeers. Several speakers described the animus felt throughout town as Read’s case heads to trial. Karen Read appeared in Norfolk County Superior Court for a pre-trial hearing on May 3. John Tlumacki/Boston Globe Staff, File Canton residents voted Monday to audit the local … [Read more…]
Politics FILE – Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Nov. 2, 2023. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File By STEPHEN GROVES and LISA MASCARO, Associated Press November 14, 2023 WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to prevent a government shutdown after new Republican … [Read more…]
Local News “We do not make this decision lightly but this action is necessary for the long term health and sustainability.” Andover Public Schools will be closed Friday after the teachers union voted to authorize an open-ended strike. The Andover Education Association said 95 percent of its membership voted in favor of starting an open-ended … [Read more…]
Politics The 234-188 tally came after enough Democrats joined with Republicans to censure Tlaib, a punishment one step below expulsion from the House. FILE – Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., speaks during a rally at the National Mall during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Washington, Oct. 20, 2023. AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana By FARNOUSH AMIRI, Associated Press … [Read more…]