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North Shore educator strikes drag on into new school week
Monday marks another day out of the classroom for students in three North Shore communities, as educators in Beverly, Gloucester and Marblehead return to the picket line in an ongoing strike. The teacher strikes are entering their second school week, amid ongoing negotiations. In Beverly, the teachers’ union there is expected to be in court on Monday to potentially face...
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One week of North Shore teacher strikes and still no deal. When could it end?
Teachers on the North Shore of Massachusetts are back on the picket line, and students are out of school for another day. Friday officially marks one week of striking in two school districts, and there’s no deal in sight. For those two districts — Beverly and Gloucester — talks are moving slowly. In Marblehead, Friday marks day four of their...
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Mass. teachers strike continues, 2 unions facing fines
Schools remain closed in three Massachusetts communities as teachers remain on strike. Classes were out Thursday in Beverly, Gloucester and Marblehead, and schools in all three towns will remain closed Friday. Now, the school districts are taking their fight from the picket line to the courtroom. It is illegal in Massachusetts to engage in a teacher strike, so all three...
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Teacher strikes continue in 3 North Shore school districts
Classes will be canceled again Thursday for nearly 10,000 students as teacher strikes continue across three communities on the North Shore of Massachusetts. Educators across Beverly, Gloucester and Marblehead are refusing to return to the job until a new contract is reached with their local school committees. Schools in all three communities were closed Wednesday, and the districts confirmed they...
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No outdoor burning, Mass. officials urge public as firefighters battle brush fires
More than a dozen brush fires are still burning across Massachusetts. This as the entire state is under a Red Flag Warning once again. The persistent drought conditions are also a major concern. At a press conference Middleton on Tuesday morning, state officials, including the governor, begged the public to take precautions to prevent further fires. “A lot of these...
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Brush fire battle continues across Massachusetts
The dry air is not letting up, leading to more brush fires across Massachusetts. State officials say there are at least 13 brush fires burning right now, one of the biggest in the Lynn Woods Reservation. Fire officials have decided to partially close the reservation as they continue to monitor the blaze, which has consumed hundreds of acres in just...
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More big brush fires break out as severe drought persists in Mass.
Massachusetts was under another red flag warning Friday, as continued dry, warm conditions fueled more brush fires across the state. Several communities dealt with brush firesnow, and new hotspots are continuing to pop up in the central and western parts of the state. Crews have been working tirelessly to contain the blazes, but it’s proven to be a challenge due...
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Federal officials monitoring polls in 8 Mass. cities today, 3 in RI
Election Day is here, and officials will be monitoring compliance with federal voting rights laws in eight Massachusetts cities, including Everett, Fitchburg, Leominster, Lowell, Malden, Methuen, Quincy and Salem.
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Mass. voters weigh ballot issues on union rights, wages and psychedelics
There are five questions on the ballot for Massachusetts voters, including whether or not to give union rights to drivers for ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft
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Banner night in Boston: Celtics kick off title defense, fans rally at City Hall Plaza
The Celtics beat the Knicks 132-109 to open the season! See more on the game here, and click here to watch Banner 18 be raised. An earlier version of this story follows. It’s finally here. On Tuesday night, the Boston Celtics return to the hardwood to begin their journey to defend their NBA title. The C’s have their sights set...
