Four MS-13 Members Convicted by Federal Jury
On Monday, Feb. 26, a federal jury in Boston returned guilty verdicts against four MS-13 members from the Eastside Loco Salvatrucha (ESLS)…
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Chelsea Named as Finalist in Bloomberg 2018 $5M Mayors Challenge
Chelsea is one of 35 Champion Cities selected this week as finalists in the 2018 U.S. Mayors Challenge, a nationwide competition that…
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Almost Immoral:Supt Bourque, Urban Educators Disappointed with “Fix” to Funding Flaw
Chelsea Supt. Mary Bourque said just when urban educators plagued with a flawed funding formula thought they made some progress, the state…
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Wynn Boston Harbor Still Moving Forward as Steve Wynn Steps Down
Wynn Boston Harbor officials are moving forward without a pause this week despite the news that dynamic Wynn CEO Steve Wynn has…
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Officials Attend Local Symposium on Ways to Fight Opioid Crisis in the Workplace
Forty-year-old Lily was a vibrant, loving mother who was an organist at her church, and known for her delicious baked goods. Privately,…
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Across Massachusetts, 61 communities including Boston have enacted plastic bag bans, and the City of Revere is on track to join them…
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Rep Ryan Praised for Commitment to Veterans
The Massachusetts Veterans’ Services Officers Association has bestowed its Legislator of the Year award upon State Rep. Dan Ryan, recognizing his outstanding…
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MGC says Wynn Organization Did Not Inform Them of Settlement
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) on Wednesday, Jan. 31, held a special hearing into the allegations against Wynn Resorts CEO Steve Wynn…
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Boston Councilor Ayanna Pressley to Run for 7th Congressional District Seat
Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley intends to seek the Democratic nomination in Massachusetts’ 7th Congressional District, she announced on Tuesday, Jan. 30.…
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Guatemalan Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Distribution
This week, a Guatemalan national faced federal charges in Boston related to a conspiracy involving the distribution of more than five kilograms…
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