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1 hr ago | EDGE

Frank Predicts Gay U.S. Prez in 20 Years

Former Congressman Barney Frank, left, and his husband, James Ready, were in San Francisco this week for Frank's appearance at the Commonwealth Club Outspoken gay former Congressman Barney Frank was in San Francisco this week and told a gathering of the Commonwealth Club that while he won't consider a presidential run, he predicted the U.S. could ... (more)

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Barney Frank, Democrat, Senator Elizabeth Warren, US Senate, Nancy Pelosi

5 hrs ago | Boston Police Dept

Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis Addresses UMass-Lowell's Class of 2013

Today, Saturday, May 18, 2013, Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis served as the commencement speaker at the undergraduate ceremony for UMass-Lowell's Class of 2013.

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Related Topix: UMass Lowell, US Politics, US News, Martin Meehan, US House of Representatives, Democrat

10 hrs ago | WLNE-TV Providence

Mass. lawmaker: Recoup benefits from terrorists

A Republican lawmaker is pushing for a law allowing Massachusetts to recoup public benefits given to anyone later convicted of using of a weapon of mass destruction.

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Related Topix: Massachusetts Government

14 hrs ago | Business Journal

Finard tapped for retail development at Mohegan Sun's casino project in Palmer

Mohegan Sun today announced a partnership with Boston-based Finard Properties, a commercial real estate investment company, for retail development at its proposed resort casino off Route 32 in Palmer.

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18 hrs ago | The Providence Journal

Rhode Island native named new president of Stonehill College

The Rev. John Denning, a native Rhode Islander and the current vice-president for student affairs at Stonehill College in Easton, Mass., has been named the college's 10th president, it was announced Friday.

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Related Topix: Stonehill College, Rhode Island, Rhode Island Government, Tulane University, Massachusetts Government

22 hrs ago | Business Journal

Construction sector contracted in Mass., U.S. in April

Construction employment in the Bay State slipped by 600 jobs in April, a shift that tracked closely to a modest decline nationally.

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Related Topix: Massachusetts Government

Fri May 17, 2013

Boston.com

Mass. Gov. heading home from Ireland trade visit

Patrick is expected back in the state Friday afternoon after a three-day visit aimed at strengthening economic ties with Massachusetts 14th largest export partner.

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Related Topix: Massachusetts Government

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

National Grid plans customer center in Worcester's Main South

Marcy Reed, president of National Grid in Massachusetts, right, speaks at the announcement Thursday of the company's Sustainability Hub at Clark University.

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Related Topix: Clark University, Dining

WLNE-TV Providence

Mass. woman accused of killing wife seeks bail

A Massachusetts woman awaiting retrial in the 2010 strangulation and beating death of her wife has asked a judge to free her on bail.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, Massachusetts Government

The Independent

Massachusetts' summer playground

Kate Simon is the Travel Correspondent of The Independent and The Independent on Sunday.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Local Food, Sandwich, MA, Bourne, MA, Mashpee, MA, Travel

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Adult entertainment, sex offenders on Milford town meeting warrant

Adult entertainment, sex offenders and nonbinding opposition to a casino are among the matters that will be taken up at the annual town meeting Monday.

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Go Local

Fresolo Investigation: How Transparent is MA Government?

With reports yesterday that the House Ethics Committee was meeting in secret regarding possible ethics charges brought against Representative John Fresolo , GoLocal takes a look at the allegations -- and how Massachusetts government has been ranking on transparency as a whole.

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Related Topix: Worcester, MA

Patch.com

Keep Mansfield Beautiful Providing New Trees on Route 106

In an effort to make the area of Route 106 near the Winthrop Street parking lot more attractive, nine trees were planted today as part of Keep Mansfield Beautiful's efforts to bring more color to the area.

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Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Panel approves affordable housing bill

A bill designed to expand and preserve affordable housing in Massachusetts is making its way through the Statehouse.

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Related Topix: Domestic Violence (Domestic Abuse), Law

Thu May 16, 2013

Boston Herald

IRS official backs out of Mass. law graduation

A high-ranking Internal Revenue Service official at the center of a scandal into revelations that the agency improperly scrutinized conservative groups has bowed out of her commitment to deliver the keynote address at a Massachusetts law school's commencement.

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Related Topix: Tax, Massachusetts Government, Opinion

Cape Cod Times

Cape weather: Sun will reign supreme

The National Weather Service is warning of elevated fire weather conditions this afternoon as gusty west winds of 30-40 mph throughout southeastern Massachusetts combine with low relative humidity.

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Related Topix: Weather, Massachusetts Government

Berkshire Eagle

When challenged, EPA acknowledges county PCB landfill still 'could happen'

Several skeptical members of the GE Housatonic Citizens Coordinating Council have challenged official assurances that no PCB-laden sediment and soil removed from the river south of Pittsfield will be deposited in a South Berkshire landfill.

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Related Topix: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Housatonic, MA, Pittsfield, MA, Berkshire, MA

Patch.com

Chelmsford Gets First Look Solarize Mass Project

Much has been said nationally about things like energy independence and the green economy, but for many everyday folks, taking real steps toward things like installing solar panels on their homes comes down to one thing: how much does it cost? That was the core of a new program from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and the Massachusetts ... (more)

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Related Topix: Chelmsford, MA, Alternative Energy, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Energy, Medway, MA, Williamstown, MA

WLNE-TV Providence

Mass. House GOP: Audit IRS on targeting of groups

Republican Leader Brad Jones is planning to offer a resolution in the Massachusetts House condemning the investigation of nonprofit groups with political affiliations.

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Related Topix: Tax, Massachusetts Government

Pensions & Investments

Holyoke Retirement System on lookout for private equity manager

Holyoke Retirement System issued an RFP for a private equity firm to manage $8 million to $12 million, according to a posting on the website of the Massachusetts Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission.

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Related Topix: Personal Finance, Retirement, Massachusetts Government

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