Obama demands quick action to raise debt limit
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama demanded Monday that Congress raise the federal debt limit quickly, warning that “Social Security benefits and veterans’... Read more.
Hockey: Swampscott rallies to defeat Saugus
Trailing 2-0 through two periods, the Swampscott boys hockey team staged a classic third period rally, netting three unanswered goals for a comeback win against... Read more.
Resolutionaries:’ Some pursue quick fixes, but experts advise caution
If it’s January, that means gyms everywhere are packed with New Year’s “resolutionaries:” those who join right after the holidays and vow... Read more.
6 hikers from Tufts rescued in NH’s White Mts.
HARTS LOCATION, N.H. Six college students are OK after being rescued in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, where they took a wrong trail during their return.... Read more.
RI cops: Bay State man in OUI 4½ times over legal limit
RICHMOND, R.I. — Rhode Island State Police say a Massachusetts man arrested on suspicion of drunken driving registered a blood alcohol level of 4½ times the... Read more.
Patrick to unveil transportation financing plan Monday
BOSTON — Gov. Deval Patrick is planning to roll out a long-awaited report for financing an overhaul of Massachusetts’ aging transportation system. The... Read more.
Prospective students taking tours of Lynn Tech
LYNN — Lynn Vocational Technical Institute is on its best behavior this week as it plays host to nearly 1,000 visiting eighth graders who are contemplating a... Read more.
Girl Scouts smile, wave way to success
LYNN — Selling Girl Scout cookies has gone from a charming tradition to big business, and little girls are learning fast the ways of marketing. “You smile... Read more.
Beverly turns aside Marblehead rally
MARBLEHEAD — Though it carved what had been a 16-point deficit to six in the last two minutes, the Marblehead High boys basketball team couldn’t make... Read more.