BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts lawmakers on Thursday passed a funding bill that includes a pay raise for public defenders as part of an effort to end a legal crisis that led to dozens of cases being dropped and defendants getting out of jail But hours before the vote, the deal was criticized ...
BOSTON (AP) — A federal court on Thursday denied a request by attorneys for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to remove the judge overseeing the protracted legal battle over his death sentence. The U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the argument made by Tsarnaev’s lawyers ...
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which helps pay for PBS, NPR, 1,500 local radio and television stations as well as programs like “Sesame Street” and “Finding Your Roots,” said Friday that it would close after the U.S. government withdrew funding. The organization told ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Thursday announced that construction on a massive, new $200 million ballroom will begin in September and be ready before President Donald Trump 's term ends in early 2029. It will be the latest change introduced to what's known as “The People's ...
BEDFORD – The state Department of Education recently approved Bedford Academy to expand its academic offerings to include sixth grade, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. The private school previously served students from pre-school through fifth grade since 2021. The expansion ...
AMHERST - Merrimack County Savings Bank recently celebrated the grand opening of Foundation Armor’s headquarters and warehouse in Amherst. A leading manufacturer of industrial grade concrete sealers and coatings, Foundation Armor outgrew its rented office building and reached out to The ...
