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Nato takes up Obama Afghanistan timetable
Nato countries are expected to sign off Monday on U.S. President Barack Obama's exit strategy from Afghanistan that calls for an end to combat operations next year and the withdrawal of troops by the end of 2014. — The Boston Channel  Monday, May 21, 2012 9:15 AM

You paid, it closed. What's next?
When students at a local driving school and their parents learned the school suddenly closed its doors last week, their first thought was: What happened to the money we paid up front? — The Sun Chronicle  Monday, May 21, 2012 2:09 AM

Wind turbine noise is targeted
Environmental officials are considering new regulations that would require the state to review potential noise issues before wind turbines are built in Mass. — The Boston Globe  Monday, May 21, 2012 12:31 AM

Clemens trial resumes with more from ex-trainer
The Roger Clemens perjury trial resumes with the final day of testimony from Brian McNamee, the government's key witness. — The Boston Globe  Monday, May 21, 2012 3:48 AM

Newburyport selected by state to participate in solar program
Newburyport is one of 17 communities chosen to participate in the 2012 Solarize Massachusetts (Solarize Mass) Program, which helps residents and business owners adopt solar photovoltaic (PV) technology. — Wicked Local Newburyport

Robin Gibb of Bee Gees dies at 62
London - Robin Gibb, one of the three Bee Gees whose falsetto harmonies powered such hits as "Stayin' Alive" and... — The Boston Herald  Monday, May 21, 2012 12:43 AM

Wright rejection right call
Apparently the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, President Obama's former pastor, will again be off limits in this year's presidential election, thanks in no small measure to the man whom Obama beat to win the presidency in 2008 -Arizona Sen. John McCain. — Telegram & Gazette  Monday, May 21, 2012 7:00 AM

22 states join campaign finance fight
Helena, Mont. — Twenty-two states — including Massachusetts — and the District of Columbia are backing Montana in its fight to prevent the U.S. Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United decision from being used to strike down state laws... — South Coast Today

Photo Gallery: Images from the WCVB/Wicked Local Senate debate
The four Democratic candidates who are running for the United States Senate squared off in live television debate Tuesday evening between 7 and 8 p.m. You could have watched the one-hour debate live and commercial free on WCVB-TV Channel 5 or online at the BostonChannel.com. The debate also featured a live blog at WickedLocal.com where viewers are encouraged to log on and post their comments about what the candidates are saying. But it's not too late! Participants using Twitter can add comments to the live blog by including #DemDebate in their tweets.  — Wicked Local Berkley

Newburyport Jewish Film Festival
Newburyport’s first Jewish Film Festival will take place May 3-6. Sponsored by Congregation Ahavas Achim, North Shore Teen Initiative and Camp Menorah, the film festival is funded by a Community Innovation Grant from the Jewish Federation of the North Shore, and all events will be offered free of charge. According to Rabbi Avi Poupko of Congregation Ahavas Achim, the films selected are intended to be simultaneously thought provoking and highly entertaining. — Wicked Local Beverly

Forgiveness in politics is a rarity
Anyone wondering why more good people don't offer themselves for public service need only to look at the latest... — The Boston Herald  Monday, May 21, 2012 12:01 AM

The best and worst week in Massachusetts politics
Who had the best and worst week in Massachusetts politics? Michael Dukakis, Michael Muse and the Massachusetts Community College Trustees’ Association — Wicked Local Amesbury


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