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Senator tries to fortify EBT reformA South Shore lawmaker wants to pump up welfare-reform measures in the Senate's version of the state budget, after... — The Boston Herald Thursday, May 17, 2012 1:32 PM
Preakness Stakes Preview: A Derby Rematch Set For BaltimoreKevin Martin previews this weekend's running of The Preakness Stakes. — CBS Boston Thursday, May 17, 2012 1:51 PM
In its second year, fest grows biggerEasthampton - The city will get a preview of this summer's Bear Fest when 52 finished tabletop bears are displayed at this weekend's open studios event at One Cottage Street. The open studios run Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. read more — Daily Hampshire Gazette Thursday, May 17, 2012 5:00 AM Medical examiner says Mary Richardson Kennedy died of asphyxiation due to hanging. — The Boston Globe Thursday, May 17, 2012 11:58 AM
Rfk Jr.'s troubled estranged wife found dead in NYBedford, N.y. (ap) — Mary Richardson Kennedy's life had both highlights and troubled moments, and they played out publicly because of the famous political family she married into in 1994. — Daily Times Chronicle Thursday, May 17, 2012 11:27 AM
Rfk Jr.'s estranged wife, 52, found deadThe estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was found dead at her home in New York yesterday, authorities said,... — The Boston Herald Thursday, May 17, 2012 1:51 PM
Disco queen Donna Summer dies at 63Donna Summer, the "Queen of Disco" whose hits included "Hot Stuff," "Bad Girls," "Love to Love You Baby" and "She Works Hard for the Money," has died, a representative said Thursday. She was 63. Her publicist, Brian Edwards, said Summer was suffering ... — The Boston Channel Thursday, May 17, 2012 5:50 PM
Torch is being passed along in the Wood familyThe first of 14 events for the EKeys 4 Cars Modifieds this season at the Star Speedway in Epping, N.H. — The Lowell Sun Thursday, May 17, 2012 6:41 AM
Abington sewer output drops below critical thresholdAs of Wednesday, the average output was 949,992 gallons per day, dropping just below the critical threshold of 950,000 for the first time since September. — Wicked Local Abington
Gresh & Zo: Bring Kevin Garnett Back Next YearGresh & Zo opened the show talking about the Celtics' Game Three win over the Sixers and discussed bringing Kevin Garnett back next year. Do you want KG back again next season? — CBS Boston Thursday, May 17, 2012 12:51 PM
Abington middle school study approved, Aiello out as selectmanVoters turned out the current chairman of the board of selectmen and approved a $800,000 study of a new middle school in the town election Saturday. — Wicked Local Abington
Massachusetts Democrats criticize Sen. Scott Brown over campaign contributions from JPMorganAlthough Sen. Scott Brown received campaign money from JP Morgan following his vote on the Dodd-Frank Wall Street reforms, FEC data show that Democrats, including Richard Neal, did as well. Photo by Mark M.Murray01/25/2012 Springfield- U.S. Senator Scott Brown, R-Mass., talks with reporters during a campaign stop at Milano Importers in Springfield on Jan. 25, 2012. (Republican File Photo by Mark M.Murray) MassLive Politics Coverage The U.S. Senate Race in Massachusetts The 2012 Race for the White House The Race for the 1st U.S. Congressional District in Massachusetts Follow Political Reporter Robert Rizzuto on Twitter Follow Robert Rizzuto on Twitter Follow Political Correspondent Shira Schoenberg on Twitter Follow Shira Schoenberg on Twitter In the wake of a $2 billion loss from an admitted risky investment strategy by JPMorgan Chase, the Massachusetts Democratic Party is insinua... — The Republican More News
