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Mitt Romney, Sen. Scott Brown play down past connectionsMassachusetts Republicans Mitt Romney and Scott Brown have a history of supporting each other throughout their political careers. The Associated PressIn this Feb. 18, 2010, file photo former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, left, is announced by Sen. Scott Brown, R, Mass., as he arrives on stage to speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington. The two Massachusetts Republicans have a history of supporting each other throughout their political careers, but facing tough elections neither is the presidential candidate nor the U.S. senator is playing up that history now, perhaps with good reason. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File) Related links Mitt Romney faced leadership test in Big Dig tragedy Obama campaign attacks Mitt Romney for his role in Ampad paper company bankruptcy Where Mitt Romney, Sen. Scott Brown stand on various issues Follow Political Reporter Robert Rizzuto on Twitter Follow Robert Rizzuto on Twitter Fo... — The Republican Playing the race card is irresistibleWashington - It's like deja vu all over again this election season: the Rev. Jeremiah Wright is back, and with... — The Boston Herald Monday, May 21, 2012 6:10 AM Elovirta wins Becket Select Board seatMonday May 21, 2012 Becket -- From law enforcement to town father: Becket voters over the weekend elected the town’s retiring police chief, — Berkshire Eagle Monday, May 21, 2012 12:08 AM Mitt Romney faced leadership test in Big Dig tragedyThe Big Dig collapse offers insights into the kind of leader the expected Republican nominee would be if elected president. The Associated PressIn this July 15, 2006, file photo, Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, right, speaks to members of the media outside one of the Big Dig tunnels, following a tour of the deadly Big Dig highway tunnel in Boston. Mike Lewis, Big Dig project director is at center. Romney was at his New Hampshire vacation home on a summer night in 2006 when tons of concrete ceiling panels in one of BostonâÂÂs Big Dig highway tunnels collapsed. Romney, then in his final year as Massachusetts governor, dashed back to Boston and immersed himself in the crisis. His response offers insights into what kind of leader the expected Republican nominee would be if elected president. Romney has made his management skills a ... — The Republican Shake-up at Lee Public Schools targets administratorsMonday May 21, 2012 Lee -- A leadership change at Lee Middle and High School is an effort to improve teaching and learning throughout the local — Berkshire Eagle Monday, May 21, 2012 12:08 AM Barney Frank calls for cuts in military spendingU.s. Rep. Barney Frank, D-Newton, yesterday urged MetroWest residents to badger their Washington representatives and tell them to dramatically reduce the amount of money the government spends on the military. — Wicked Local Newton Student at St. John's Prep in Danvers in trouble for racist tweet following Bruins gameThe owner of a popular Sandwich shop in Danvers was as shocked as everyone else to find out that one of his employees -- a 17-year-old student who lives in Beverly and attends St. John’s Prep in Danvers -- was among the angry Bruins fans who tweeted racists remarks following the Washington Capitals win over the defending Stanley Cup champs Wednesday night in overtime. — Wicked Local Beverly Protesters march through Chicago to NATO summitThousands of protesters marched through downtown Chicago on Sunday in one of the city's largest demonstrations in years, airing grievances about war, climate change and a wide range of other complaints as world leaders assembled for a NATO summit. AP PhotoDemonstrators flow out of Grant Park in Chicago during this weekend's NATO summit Sunday, May 20, 2012 in Chicago. CHICAGO — Thousands of protesters marched through downtown Chicago on Sunday in one of the city's largest demonstrations in years, airing grievances about war, climate change and a wide range of other complaints as world leaders assembled for a NATO summit. The protest, which for months had stirred worries about violence in the streets, drew together a broad assortment of participants, including peace activists joining with war veterans and people more focused on economic inequality. But the diversity of opinions also sowed doubts about whether there were too many messages to be effective. And some of the mo... — The Republican
Feds push for Gary Lee Sampson executionU.s. Attorney Carmen Ortiz is forging ahead with the feds' eight-year battle to see Abington native Gary Lee Sampson,... — The Boston Herald Monday, May 21, 2012 6:39 AM Celtics Concerned With Avery Bradley’s ShoulderIt's tough enough to go through your first playoff run, but Avery Bradley is mixing adding a unpredictable injury to the mix. — CBS Boston Monday, May 21, 2012 9:47 AM
Dems say no changing horses nowBay State Democrats are standing by their woman, saying they're confident in embattled Senate candidate Elizabeth... — The Boston Herald Monday, May 21, 2012 9:30 AM
Roche: Time For Red Sox To Make A StatementThe suddenly surging Red Sox open up a statement series Monday night in Baltimora against the first-place Orioles. — CBS Boston Monday, May 21, 2012 8:49 AM
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