Politics
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New Fall River City Councilor sworn in to replace Trott Lee
Fall River has a new city councilor. Trott Lee announced earlier this week that he will no longer be serving…
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Letter to the editor: Heroux over Hodgson for Bristol County sheriff
To the editors: This fall, Bristol County voters will finally have a chance to elect a sheriff who will come…
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Massachusetts cops uncomfortable with recertification questionnaire
By Colin A. Young JUNE 1, 2022…..Anxiety is high as the initial round of law enforcement officers prepares to go…
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Trott Lee resigns from Fall River City Council
A Fall River City Councilor has resigned. Trott Lee announced this morning on social media that he will no longer…
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Massachusetts Senate clears the name of accused witch
Katie Lannan State senators on Thursday agreed to officially clear the name of a woman they described as the last…
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Governor Baker vetoes immigrant license access bill
By Michael P. Norton MAY 27, 2022…..Gov. Charlie Baker on Friday vetoed a bill making immigrants without legal status eligible…
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Massachusetts House passes harassment bill to address revenge porn; gives option for law enforcement
By Chris Lisinski MAY 26, 2022…..The House voted unanimously Thursday to crack down on the distribution of sexually explicit materials…
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Tax relief finds support from Massachusetts Democrats, but not enough
By Katie Lannan MAY 25, 2022….Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr cautioned that the forecast on tax relief “doesn’t look very…
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AG Healey sues 13 companies for manufacturing toxic chemicals found in drinking water, firefighter foam
BOSTON – Attorney General Maura Healey today sued 13 manufacturers of poly- and perfluoroalkyl (PFAS) “forever” chemicals used in firefighting…
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Massachusetts GOP delegates qualify governor hopefuls Diehl, Doughty for ballot
By Michael P. Norton SPRINGFIELD, MASS., MAY 21, 2022…..Republican delegates on Saturday qualified both of their candidates for Massachusetts governor…
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