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Barnstable educators challenged with new programEven though it was only 8:30 in the morning, the enthusiastic president of a national program designed to drive education reform challenged almost 40 school leaders from all levels of the Barnstable and Mashpee schools to think about their challenges as educators in a changing world. — Wicked Local Mashpee Taunton mayor and Mashpee Wampanoag tribe reach casino agreementThe Mashpee Wampanoag tribe and the city of Taunton have agreed in principle on an intergovernmental agreement pertaining to the proposed tribal casino in East Taunton, an arrangement with the potential to pump millions into the city. — Wicked Local Amesbury Taunton casino agreement includes bonding mechanismThe terms of the casino agreement between the city and the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe would allow the tribe and its financial partners to fund infrastructure improvements by using the ability of the city or a state agency to issue special revenue bonds and access interest rates lower than what would typically be available commercially. — Wicked Local Taunton Norton tosses fourth softball no-hitter for Abington HighAbington High softball pitcher Kelly Norton threw a no-hitter, the fourth of her career, in am 8-0 win over Mashpee. — Wicked Local Abington Patrick reports progress on gaming compact, Aquinnah threatens suitLawyers are making “good progress” negotiating a gaming compact between state government and the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe, Gov. Deval Patrick said Thursday as the tribe detailed its plans for a resort casino in Taunton. — Wicked Local Westwood Mashpee wraps up electionMashpee — The only contested race on Saturday's ballot was between college student and Mashpee schools alumnus Olivia Fisher, 20; former teacher Joan Oliver, 59; special education teacher Cynthia Carvalho, 52; and farm owner Phyllis Sprout, 61. — Cape Cod Times Where Romney, Sen. Brown stand on various issuesRepublican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney and U.S. Sen. Scott Brown publicly support each other and even share key advisers. But on many topics, from foreign policy to social issues, the Massachusetts Republicans take very different positions. — The Boston Globe Monday, May 21, 2012 3:58 AM
Romney, US Sen. Brown play down past connectionsMassachusetts Republicans Mitt Romney and Scott Brown have a history of supporting each other throughout their political careers. — The Boston Globe Monday, May 21, 2012 3:58 AM
Chamber boosts Christmas on Cape CodThe Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce and dozens of the Cape’s finest establishments, and attractions have come together to present a weekend filled with holiday cheer and special offers from Dec. 1-4. Among the special events are the Holly Folly Festival in Provincetown, the Cape Cod Symphony’s Holiday Pops Spectacular, The North Pole Express ride on the Cape Cod Central Railroad, the 38th Annual Nantucket Stroll, Hyannis Stroll, the Falmouth Christmas Parade, and more. A complete list of events can be seen at ChristmasonCapeCod.com. — Wicked Local Cape Cod A new era begins: Women in majority on Barnstable Town CouncilFor the first time in Barnstable’s history, women make up the majority on the Town Council, 7 to 6, as a result of the recent town election. Three newly elected women joined four female incumbents when they were sworn into office on Monday. Some of the new and veteran councilors shared their thoughts last week on what the new majority might mean for the town. — Wicked Local Barnstable State law bars help on drug costsMassachusetts is the only state that hasn't repealed a 1970s federal law banning discounts from drug companies. — The Boston Channel Monday, May 21, 2012 12:49 AM
Terrorist's death fails to ease griefJeannine Boulanger has cried every day of the 23 years since her daughter Nicole was blown out of the skies... — The Boston Herald Monday, May 21, 2012 4:34 AM
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