Follow WBUR2 Dead After Shooting, Standoff In Swansea
June 17, 2013SWANSEA, Mass. — A man killed someone who had come to his home to collect a debt on Sunday night, then went inside his house and took his own life, a dispute the victim’s brother ascribed to a car restoration project.
Berwick Makes Campaign For Governor Official
June 17, 2013
A pediatrician and former Obama administration health care official, Donald Berwick since January has been meeting with voters and donors as he explored a potential campaign.
Q&A: Markey, Gomez On Fishing Industry, Immigration, Sequester, More
June 17, 2013
Where does Ed Markey stand on amending the sequester? What about Gabriel Gomez on immigration reform? Here are the Senate candidates’ responses to nine policy-based questions.
Mass. Senate Leaders Unveil Welfare Reform Plan
June 17, 2013BOSTON — The $40 million proposal seeks to reduce waste and abuse, while making it easier for beneficiaries to get work and get off the rolls.
On Social Media, The Senate Campaign Takes Some Unexpected Twists
June 17, 2013
BOSTON — The June 11 Senate debate, not even televised in the Boston market, generated far more chatter than Obama’s high-profile visit to Boston the next day to rally support for Markey.
Sequester Threatens Worcester Public Housing
June 17, 2013
WORCESTER, Mass. — The city is trying to cope with cuts as it launches a pilot project to address root causes of poverty.
Boston’s Lester Loses For 1st Time At Camden Yards
June 17, 2013
BALTIMORE — Jon Lester insisted he was victimized by bad luck, even though the box score suggested otherwise.
Poll: Markey Has 13-Point Lead Over Gomez
June 16, 2013BOSTON — Andrew Smith, the director of the UNH survey center, which conducted the poll, said he sees no strong indicators that Republican Gabriel Gomez would be able to pull out a win like Scott Brown did in 2010.
Clinton Campaigns With Markey; Gomez Holds Town Hall
June 16, 2013BOSTON — Former President Bill Clinton campaigned with Democratic Senate hopeful Rep. Ed Markey on Saturday at a rally at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Clinton In Mass. For Markey; Gomez Holds Town Hall
June 16, 2013WORCESTER — Former President Bill Clinton campaigned in Massachusetts for Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Edward Markey on Saturday.
Bruins Beat Blackhawks 2-1 In OT, Even Cup Series
June 16, 2013
CHICAGO — The Boston Bruins were mad when they played poorly in the first period of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals. Then they went out and got even with the Chicago Blackhawks.
Clinton In Mass. For Markey Rally
June 15, 2013WORCESTER — Former President Bill Clinton is coming to Massachusetts to campaign for Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Edward Markey.
Suspect Arrested In Connection With Mission Hill Assaults
June 15, 2013On Saturday, there were two incidents of attacks on women in the Mission Hill area of Boston. The sexual assaults had similarities and may be connected, police said.
Army Ranger Killed In Parachute Mishap Was From Mass.
June 15, 2013ATLANTA, GA. — The U.S. Army Ranger killed in an apparent parachuting mishap was a 21-year-old veteran from Massachusetts who recently returned from Afghanistan, officials said Saturday.
Bruins’ Horton Practices Ahead Of Game 2
June 15, 2013CHICAGO — If Nathan Horton is unable to play in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals, the Boston Bruins think Tyler Seguin will be a more than adequate replacement.