Follow WBURLt. Gov. Tim Murray To Resign
Murray, the former Worcester mayor, will take a job as president and CEO of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Triple Murder May Link Tsarnaev And Man Killed In Florida
Ibragim Todashev was being questioned about the 2011 killings of three men in Waltham.
Bruins Look To Finish Rangers In Game 4
The Boston Bruins have outclassed the New York Rangers all over the ice in surging to a 3-0 lead in a series that could be over Thursday.
Francona Expects Emotional Return To Fenway
May 23, 2013
CLEVELAND — For the first time as an opposing manager, Terry Francona will walk into famed Fenway Park to face the Red Sox, the team he led to two World Series titles during eight seasons.
Mass. Senate Again Votes For Bottle Bill Expansion
May 23, 2013BOSTON — Legislators are working to expand the bottle redemption law beyond beer and carbonated beverages. Critics say the move will burden Massachusetts taxpayers, but supporters argue the expansion will promote recycling.
Mass. Senate Bill Would Protect First Responders
May 23, 2013BOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate has passed a bill to ensure that off-duty first responders who provide emergency care are not subject to lawsuits.
Book Details Herorism, Survival Of WWII Plane Crashes In Greenland
May 23, 2013BOSTON — A Boston University journalism professor retold the story of three WWII plane crashes, the survivors and the modern day hunt to recover three of the men who died.
Red Sox Beat White Sox 6-2
May 23, 2013
CHICAGO — Clay Buchholz pitched five-hit ball over seven innings to improve to 7-0.
Ex-State Rep. Faces Drug Charges, Allegedly Had Meth Worth $50,000
May 22, 2013BOSTON — Stephen Doran was stopped Tuesday by police as he left the Match Charter Middle School, where he works as a tutor.
New Hampshire House Rejects Casino Bill
May 22, 2013CONCORD, N.H. — The House turned aside lobbying by the governor and arguments that New Hampshire should compete with Massachusetts for gambling revenue.
Nailing ‘Chimborazo,’ Plainville 12-Year-Old Wins Geography Bee
May 22, 2013
WASHINGTON — After years of battling his older brother, Sathwik Karnik won the 25th annual National Geographic Bee Wednesday.
Saying ‘No’ To EdX
May 22, 2013
One of the biggest online ventures in higher education got even bigger today. Fifteen more colleges and universities, including Boston University and Berklee College of Music, have joined EdX — the not-for-profit online initiative launched a year ago by MIT and Harvard.
Amid Ethics Committee Meetings, Worcester Rep. Fresolo Resigns
May 22, 2013BOSTON — State Rep. John Fresolo of Worcester resigned Wednesday, effective immediately.
State Study: 2 Fairhaven Turbines Too Noisy
May 22, 2013FAIRHAVEN, Mass. — A state sound study indicates two industrial-sized turbines in Fairhaven are violating Massachusetts noise regulations.
Political Rundown: Lt. Gov. Murray Announces Resignation, Senate Race Heats Up
May 22, 2013
In local political news today, Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray confirms his resignation from office and new TV ads in the US Senate race signal a significant shift in tone.
Church On The Hill Director Faces Slew Of Criminal Charges
May 22, 2013BOSTON — Edward MacKenzie Jr., 54, of Weymouth, is accused of using fraud, deceit, extortion, theft and bribery as director of operations for the Boston Society of the New Jerusalem Church.
Man Fatally Shot By FBI Had Ties To Bombing Suspect
May 22, 2013
The FBI in Washington confirms that an agent shot and killed a man in Orlando, Fla. last night who was being questioned in connection with the Boston Marathon bombing investigation.
