Chelsea Police Receive State Grant to Increase Impaired Driving Patrols
The Chelsea Police Department will increase impaired driving patrols on local roads with grant funds from the Highway Safety Division of the…
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Back to School: Beware of the JUUL
If last year’s fidget spinners were all fun and games, this year, the national attraction is rather different: JUUL, an e-cigarette device…
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Capuano and Pressley Debate in 7th Congressional as the Democratic Primary Approaches in Sept
On Tuesday, August 7, UMass Boston hosted a debate for Massachusetts’ 7th Congressional District that featured Congressman Mike Capuano and Boston City…
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Large Crowds Enjoy Live Racing, Food Trucks at Suffolk Downs
This past weekend, Suffolk Downs in East Boston welcomed more than 13,000 visitors who came for live thoroughbred racing and a food…
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Frustrated House Waited for Horse Racing/Simulcast Bill All Night
The Sport of Kings experienced a chaotic 48-hour period last week when live horse racing and simulcasting briefly became illegal across the…
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And They’re NOT Off:Horse Racing, Simulcasting is Suspended as Legislature Fails to Act
Suffolk Downs and other horse racing and betting venues throughout Massachusetts have halted both live racing and simulcasting operations. The State Legislature…
Continue readingRep Ryan:State Did Not Retreat on Opiate Legislation, Passes Unanimously
The long-discussed wide- ranging opiate treatment bill passed the state legislature late Tuesday night just in the nick of time, after a…
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Horse Racing, Simulcasting Suspended as Legislature Fails to Act
Suffolk Downs and all other horse racing tracks and betting facilities throughout Massachusetts have had live racing and simulcasting suspended. The cause…
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Shark Week is Back
Ocean creatures typically don’t command national attention, but there’s one week each year when they become impossible to ignore. That week has…
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MCU Awards Scholarships to Local Students
Recently, Metro Credit Union distributed $16,000 in scholarships to high school seniors preparing for college. The organization’s Scholarship Program is open to…
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