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By Boston Herald - May 21, 2019
WATCHDOG: TIME TO CLEAN HOUSE AT MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION

The state's beleaguered gaming commissioners are being played “like minor leaguers” and need to do their jobs - or be entirely replaced...
Running, Local News, Massachusetts, News, Politics, Encore Boston Harbor, Gaming Commission, Massachusetts Gaming Commission, MGM Springfield, Wynn casino
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By Boston Herald - May 20, 2019
ROXBURY PASTOR FEARS THE TOLL OF SUMMER VIOLENCE

Every year around this time, the Rev. Evan Hines feels anxious as he braces for the spike in violence that sadly comes with summer...
Columnists, Crime & Public Safety, Latest Headlines, Local News, Massachusetts, News, Roxbury
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By Boston Herald - May 20, 2019
BOSTON COLLEGE SHORTSTOP BRIAN DEMPSEY LOCKED IN FOR ACC TOURNAMENT

Boston College shortstop Brian Dempsey wasn't surprised when the pitching, fielding and hitting began working in unison for the Eagles...
Tech, College, Sports, Boston College
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By Boston Herald - May 20, 2019
WEEKLY BOSTON HERALD EMASS TOP 25 SOFTBALL RANKINGS

Here is the Eastern Mass. Boston Herald Top 25 softball rankings. Records are through Saturday's games. Schools are encouraged to report...
Playoffs, High School, Sports, Weekly EMass Top 25 softball rankings
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By Boston Herald - May 20, 2019
MARKEY'S THE LATEST VETERAN POLITICIAN TO FACE A CHALLENGE ON HIS LEFT FLANK

He's one of the longest-serving members of Congress. She's a progressive, Elizabeth Warren-esque lawyer fighting against the “rich...
U.S., Congress, Finance, Democrats, Running, Election, Columnists, Latest Headlines, Local News, Massachusetts, News, Politics, Ed Markey, Shannon Liss-Riordan, U.S. Senate
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By Boston Herald - May 20, 2019
TIMELINE: GAMBLING ROLLOUT IN MASSACHUSETTS

Legalized gaming is Massachusetts stumbled out the gate and hasn't found its feet yet. Here's a timeline: November 2011: Gov. Deval...
Business, Latest Headlines, Local News, News, Politics, Gaming Commission
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By Boston Herald - May 20, 2019
HAPPY DAY AT BOSTON COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT

BOSTON, MA- MAY 20, 2019: Boston College graduates cheer on their classmate during the commencement on May 20, 2019. (Staff Photo By...
Latest Headlines, Local News, Massachusetts, News, Boston College, Commencement, graduation
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By Boston Herald - May 20, 2019
TSA FINDS TWO GUNS AT LOGAN CHECKPOINTS

Two men who tried to take loaded guns through the TSA X-ray machines at Logan International Airport Monday face weapons charges. “There's...
Travel, Crime & Public Safety, Local News, Massachusetts, News, firearms, Logan International Airport, TSA
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By Boston Herald - May 20, 2019
MASSACHUSETTS IS THE BIG LOSER, THANKS TO CASINO BOARD'S BUNGLING

The Gaming Commission gambled on two Las Vegas giants - Wynn Resorts and MGM - and Massachusetts lost. Wynn lied to the commonwealth...
Market, Columnists, Latest Headlines, Local News, Massachusetts, News, Politics, Encore Boston Harbor, Massachusetts Gaming Commission, MGM Springfield, Wynn Resorts
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By Boston Herald - May 20, 2019
BETTER VERSION OF BRUCE CASSIDY LEADS BRUINS TO STANLEY CUP FINALS

Skilled communicators know how to convey messages in one sentence. Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy passed that test when I asked him what...
Bruins, Sports, Sports Columnists
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By Boston Herald - May 20, 2019
POLICE SEEK KIDNAPPING AND RAPE SUSPECT, ADD TO MOST WANTED LIST

State police were “working around the clock” Monday to locate a 33-year-old man accused of kidnapping and raping a woman at knifepoint...
Running, Crime & Public Safety, Latest Headlines, Local News, Massachusetts, News, Massachusetts State Police, New Bedford, Police, Puerto Rico
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By Boston Herald - May 20, 2019
DANTON HEINEN'S VALUE TO BRUINS MORE THAN GOALS, ASSISTS

If you judge solely by the scoresheet, you might think Danton Heinen is having a subpar postseason. Heinen has two goals, one of which...
Playoffs, Bruins, Sports
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By Boston Herald - May 20, 2019
PATRIOTS RE-SIGN RUN-STUFFING DT DANNY SHELTON

The Patriots have been more active on the free-agent market in May than they were in March. Defensive tackle Danny Shelton re-signed...
Running, NFL, Bowling, Playoffs, Market, Super Bowl, Patriots, Sports
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By Boston Herald - May 20, 2019
DEP THREATENED WITH SANCTIONS, ORDERED TO PRODUCE EMAILS

The Department of Environmental Protection faces possible sanctions and has been ordered by a hearing officer to provide all email...
Latest Headlines, Massachusetts, News, Charlie Baker, Department of Environmental Protection
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By Boston Herald - May 20, 2019
RED SOX TAKE DOWN BLUE JAYS, 12-2, IN A LAUGHER

TORONTO - When the Red Sox hit and pitch like they did on Monday afternoon, few teams can top them. Especially the Blue Jays. The 25-22...
Running, Red Sox, Sports, David Price, Michael Chavis
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By Boston Herald - May 20, 2019
TUUKKA RASK NOT CONCERNED ABOUT BRUINS' LAYOFF

The biggest worry many observers have about the Bruins is that they will go stale with their 11-day break in between their last conference...
Bruins, Sports, Boston Bruins, NHL playoffs
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By Boston Herald - May 20, 2019
ALABAMA POLICE CAPTURE SUSPECT; 1 OFFICER SLAIN, 2 WOUNDED

By BLAKE PATERSON AUBURN, Ala. - A man who opened fire on police responding to a domestic disturbance report, killing one officer and...

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By Boston Herald - May 20, 2019
EDWARD MARKEY FACES DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY CHALLENGER

By STEVE LeBLANC BOSTON - U.S. Sen. Edward Markey is facing a challenger in next year's Democratic primary in Massachusetts. Shannon...
U.S., Democrats, News, Politics, Business, Edward Markey
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By Boston Herald - May 20, 2019
COMPLEXITY OF CONNECTICUT TOLL PLAN COULD DELAY VOTE

By SUSAN HAIGH HARTFORD, Conn. - Connecticut lawmakers may not vote on a highway tolling bill until after the legislative session ends,...
Democrats, Business
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By Boston Herald - May 20, 2019
IMMIGRANT GROUP SEEKS RELEASE OF ACTIVISTS DETAINED BY ICE

LAWRENCE, Mass. - Immigrant rights activists in Massachusetts are calling for the release of two local organizers detained by federal...

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Boston Herald

WATCHDOG: TIME TO CLEAN HOUSE AT MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION

The state's beleaguered gaming commissioners are being played “like minor leaguers” and need to do their jobs - or be entirely replaced...

ROXBURY PASTOR FEARS THE TOLL OF SUMMER VIOLENCE

Every year around this time, the Rev. Evan Hines feels anxious as he braces for the spike in violence that sadly comes with summer...

BOSTON COLLEGE SHORTSTOP BRIAN DEMPSEY LOCKED IN FOR ACC TOURNAMENT

Boston College shortstop Brian Dempsey wasn't surprised when the pitching, fielding and hitting began working in unison for the Eagles...

WEEKLY BOSTON HERALD EMASS TOP 25 SOFTBALL RANKINGS

Here is the Eastern Mass. Boston Herald Top 25 softball rankings. Records are through Saturday's games. Schools are encouraged to report...

MARKEY'S THE LATEST VETERAN POLITICIAN TO FACE A CHALLENGE ON HIS LEFT FLANK

He's one of the longest-serving members of Congress. She's a progressive, Elizabeth Warren-esque lawyer fighting against the “rich...

TIMELINE: GAMBLING ROLLOUT IN MASSACHUSETTS

Legalized gaming is Massachusetts stumbled out the gate and hasn't found its feet yet. Here's a timeline: November 2011: Gov. Deval...

HAPPY DAY AT BOSTON COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT

BOSTON, MA- MAY 20, 2019: Boston College graduates cheer on their classmate during the commencement on May 20, 2019. (Staff Photo By...

TSA FINDS TWO GUNS AT LOGAN CHECKPOINTS

Two men who tried to take loaded guns through the TSA X-ray machines at Logan International Airport Monday face weapons charges. “There's...

MASSACHUSETTS IS THE BIG LOSER, THANKS TO CASINO BOARD'S BUNGLING

The Gaming Commission gambled on two Las Vegas giants - Wynn Resorts and MGM - and Massachusetts lost. Wynn lied to the commonwealth...

BETTER VERSION OF BRUCE CASSIDY LEADS BRUINS TO STANLEY CUP FINALS

Skilled communicators know how to convey messages in one sentence. Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy passed that test when I asked him what...

POLICE SEEK KIDNAPPING AND RAPE SUSPECT, ADD TO MOST WANTED LIST

State police were “working around the clock” Monday to locate a 33-year-old man accused of kidnapping and raping a woman at knifepoint...

DANTON HEINEN'S VALUE TO BRUINS MORE THAN GOALS, ASSISTS

If you judge solely by the scoresheet, you might think Danton Heinen is having a subpar postseason. Heinen has two goals, one of which...

PATRIOTS RE-SIGN RUN-STUFFING DT DANNY SHELTON

The Patriots have been more active on the free-agent market in May than they were in March. Defensive tackle Danny Shelton re-signed...

DEP THREATENED WITH SANCTIONS, ORDERED TO PRODUCE EMAILS

The Department of Environmental Protection faces possible sanctions and has been ordered by a hearing officer to provide all email...

RED SOX TAKE DOWN BLUE JAYS, 12-2, IN A LAUGHER

TORONTO - When the Red Sox hit and pitch like they did on Monday afternoon, few teams can top them. Especially the Blue Jays. The 25-22...

TUUKKA RASK NOT CONCERNED ABOUT BRUINS' LAYOFF

The biggest worry many observers have about the Bruins is that they will go stale with their 11-day break in between their last conference...

ALABAMA POLICE CAPTURE SUSPECT; 1 OFFICER SLAIN, 2 WOUNDED

By BLAKE PATERSON AUBURN, Ala. - A man who opened fire on police responding to a domestic disturbance report, killing one officer and...

EDWARD MARKEY FACES DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY CHALLENGER

By STEVE LeBLANC BOSTON - U.S. Sen. Edward Markey is facing a challenger in next year's Democratic primary in Massachusetts. Shannon...

COMPLEXITY OF CONNECTICUT TOLL PLAN COULD DELAY VOTE

By SUSAN HAIGH HARTFORD, Conn. - Connecticut lawmakers may not vote on a highway tolling bill until after the legislative session ends,...

IMMIGRANT GROUP SEEKS RELEASE OF ACTIVISTS DETAINED BY ICE

LAWRENCE, Mass. - Immigrant rights activists in Massachusetts are calling for the release of two local organizers detained by federal...

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