Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced Wednesday that MBTA Orange Line riders have just over two weeks before the line is closed for necessary repairs. The T’s General Manager Steve Poftak says the improvements will pay off for riders in years to come.
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Auchincloss wins Democratic primary for Kennedy’s seat after extension to tally votes
Jake Auchincloss has won the 4th Congressional District Democratic primary after his lead over Jesse Mermell in a tight race was expanded by several hundred previously uncounted ballots in Franklin.
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Worcester Firefighter Killed In 4-Alarm Blaze
A Worcester firefighter died early Wednesday after he helped rescue fellow firemen from a four-alarm blaze inside a triple-decker home, officials said.
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DA: 3 Children, Mother And Father Found Dead In Abington Home
A family of five was found dead from apparent gunshot wounds in an Abington home Monday morning, according to the Plymouth County district attorney’s office.
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Fall River Council Votes To Remove Mayor, But Mayor Says He's Not Leaving
The Fall River City Council voted 8-1Tuesday to temporarily remove indicted Mayor Jasiel Correia from office, one week before a preliminary election that pits Correia against two rivals.
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Despite Majority Of Voters Opting For Recall, Fall River Mayor Wins Re-Election
The embattled mayor of Fall River has survived an attempt to remove him from office, though he now faces a divided city and an indictment by federal prosecutors.
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Despite Recall, Fall River Mayor Could Stay In Office
Fall River Mayor Jaisel Correia is facing a recall election following his indictment on federal fraud charges. Residents this week decide whether to give him another shot.
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Recall Election Set For March For Indicted Fall River Mayor
Residents of Fall River will be voting on whether to recall Mayor Jasiel Correia. The City Council voted Wednesday night to move ahead with the recall election, set for March 12. All but one councilor voted yes. After the meeting, council President Cliff Ponte said he’s ready to see an end to a story that’s […]
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Fall River City Council Calls For Indicted Mayor’s Resignation, Falls Short Of Removing Him From Office
Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia has survived an effort by the City Council to temporarily remove him from office.
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Future In Limbo For Indicted Fall River Mayor
The future of the mayor of Fall River remains in limbo — as the city council prepares to consider next week whether he should stay in office. Jasiel Correia is facing federal charges that he defrauded investors of roughly a quarter million dollars.