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In January of this year, I took the leap into becoming an independent journalist.
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A Danger in Plain Sight: How 'Feel Free' Became the Corner Store Drink Nobody’s Questioning
In August of this year, I was late night scrolling on Instagram when a video showed up in my algorithm of a young woman who claimed to have become…
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Ten Questions with Your Republican Candidates for Governor Brian and Mike.
The race to beat Maura Healey in 2026 is serious business and both Brian Shortsleeve and Mike Kennealy have just finished a summer on the campaign…
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Echoes of Read: Fitzsimmons Case Sparks a Movement
Last week, just days after she was finally released from jail, Kelsey Fitzsimmons could be heard on audio from a court hearing sobbing after her bail…
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Global Partners asks MassDOT to reconsider contract to foreign Applegreen
Waltham, MA based Global Partners has sent a letter to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and its Board of Directors asking they reconsider…
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Massachusetts Judge Rules BlueHub Capital In Violation of Predatory Lending Practices
BlueHub Capital, the Massachusetts nonprofit led by longtime friend of Governor Maura Healey, Elyse Cherry, was found to be in violation of predatory…
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Bethesda House Faces Allegations of Abuse and Neglect Following Murder of Kaylee Monteiro
Monteiro was staying at the shelter before her tragic death
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