Mass. House GOP leaders urge fiscal restraint
BOSTON (AP) — House Republicans have re-elected state Rep. Bradley Jones of North Reading to serve as minority leader for the 2013-2104 session. Jones is entering... Read more.
State reports high levels of flu; Hub declares emergency
BOSTON — Boston declared a public health emergency Wednesday as flu season struck in earnest and the state reported 18 flu-related deaths so far. The city is... Read more.
Tips for being safe in the dark with your outdoor equipment
(BPT) – In dark corners and spaces where the sun doesn’t shine ”“ or has gone below the horizon for the night ”“ the most useful tool... Read more.
Students joke about ‘missing’ Saugus principal, rumors spread
SAUGUS — As rumors continue to swirl about the reason for Saugus High School Principal Joseph Diorio’s absence, some students are taking matters into their... Read more.
GE spokesman says deal nearly finalized for Lynn ‘Factory of the Future’ site
LYNN — General Electric’s Factory of the Future site may have a new tenant soon. “We are close to finalizing a purchase and sales agreement,”... Read more.
Flu deaths rise in Mass., Boston cites emergency
BOSTON (AP) — State public health officials are reporting 18 flu-related deaths in Massachusetts already this season and the city of Boston has declared a... Read more.
School roundup: Tech girls hoop defeats Fellowship
The Tech girls basketball team put one in the win column, defeating Fellowship, 33-10, Tuesday at Tech. Ligia Castro, in her first start, had 10 points for the Tigers.... Read more.
Route 1 Bank of America robbed
SAUGUS — Saugus Police said they are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in a robbery at the Bank of America on Route One South... Read more.
Insight and inspiration for GED seekers
(BPT) – More than 39 million Americans 16 and older lack a high school diploma, according to the 2010 U.S. Census. And while a new survey indicates their reasons... Read more.