Dorchester flagpole cost $80K to replace
BOSTON ? Despite talk of economic recession, state recreation officials spent nearly $80,000 to replace a flagpole at a Dorchester park.The Department of Conservation... Read more.
Lucia Lighting in Lynn makes reality TV bow
LYNN – A Lynn custom lighting business is set to make its national debut on the reality TV show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.Lucia Lighting, 311 Western... Read more.
Seven-week basic boating course starts March 5 in Revere
REVERE-The Broad Sound Power Squadron will conduct a basic seven-week boating course starting Wednesday, March 5, at the Point of Pines Yacht Club.Classes will be... Read more.
Tierney seeks curb on federal spy law
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John F. Tierney railed Friday against what he described as attempts by the White House to thwart reform of the Foreign Intelligence... Read more.
Salem power plant among top polluters
SALEM ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its latest data Thursday on the release of toxic chemicals and the Salem Harbor Station power plant ranked... Read more.
Lynn students bolster Boston homeless rally
LYNN – A group of North Shore Community College students is preparing to join the ranks of housing rights advocates, policy makers and legislators at the State... Read more.
Tool helps Lynn police ID domestic abusers
LYNN – Nearly a year ago, Raymond Echavarria passed the point of no return. Filled with rage, he pulled his young girlfriend, Xiomara Robles, into the elevator... Read more.
Lynn YMCA introduces ballroom dance classes
LYNN – Learn to tango like Antonio Banderas, or at least get your feet moving in unison with a partner.The Greater Lynn YMCA is offering ballroom dance classes... Read more.
Blue Line unveils new subway cars
REVERE-Ninety-four new subway cars will be phased into the Blue Line rapid-transit route starting today.The cars are the first in more than 15 years to replace the... Read more.
Peabody path plan receives $12G grant
PEABODY-An environmentally-friendly project to design a walking path along Spring Pond Road was among seven initiatives statewide that were awarded grants Friday... Read more.