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by Helen Matthews | 11 Aug 2013 - 12:18pm

Dear Neighbors,



I have been listening deeply to the heated controversy incited by the news that Whole

by Chris Gonsalves | 11 Aug 2013 - 12:18pm

Thursday, August 27th was set to be the date of the MBTA’s final public hearing on their proposal to raise fares and/or cut service.  On August 11th, however, less than 24 hours after widespread and organized opposition to the proposal overwhelmed the first of 12 MBTA-led meetings, Governor Patr

by Matthew Andrews | 11 Aug 2013 - 12:18pm

What ever happened to the noble ideals of journalism? Newspapers have a critical role to play in our democracy, to provoke critical thinking and provide the information we need to preserve our freedoms.

by Carol Coakley (Advocate) | 11 Aug 2013 - 12:17pm

Sherborn, MA - Approximately 45 people attended the first anniversary and new member meeting of Metrowest Peace Action (MwPA) on Saturday at the Peace Abbey. Congressman Barney Frank spoke for about 20 minutes and took questions for another 25.

by Bryan Koulouris (Reposter) | 11 Aug 2013 - 12:17pm

The economic crisis is wreaking havoc on homeowners, jobs, education, and social services across the country. Now, in Massachusetts, vital health care services are under attack from budget cuts carried out by the Democratic Party governor Deval Patrick.

by Francisco Santiago (Independent) | 11 Aug 2013 - 11:37am

by Jean Donohue | 11 Aug 2013 - 11:37am

Poets and writers will be gathered in The Writers Room of Boston to heave a collective sigh of relief and celebration. Among them our own CD Collins will add some funk and groove to this exciting night by debuting her new electronica style with spoken-word and music.

by RadioView | 11 Aug 2013 - 11:37am

This is not a subtle film. In writer and journalist James Carroll's and filmmaker Oren Jacoby's documentary based on Carroll's 2001 book of the same name people - who throughout history have professed to know the will of god - are malicious sons of bitches.

by Jonathan Adams | 9 Aug 2013 - 12:20am

BOSTON - In the latest roundup from Open Media Boston's Open Court Project -- allegedly harassed for being gay, employee sues Autozone for inaction; Avis car rental misclassifies employees as managers to get out of paying overtime wages, current staffs allege; and food group Aqua Pazza sued for overtime allegedly not paid to food prep.

by jadams | 9 Aug 2013 - 12:16am

BOSTON/South Boston - Environmental groups have launched separate lawsuits alleging water pollution violations under the federal Clean Water Act.

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