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| The extremely realistic-looking item even had a cylinder containing ejectable, pretend shell casings. Only by its light weight could the officer tell it was just a toy. Laws don’t prevent realistic-looking toy guns from being sold. But common sense should stop people from buying them.
Only 39 of the 200 lawmakers who sometimes actually clock in at the State House are Republicans. The governor makes an even 40, but …
A troubled daughter of a local judge crashed her car in Worcester in mid-October, setting in motion events and accusations that have placed scrutiny on the State Police and changed its leadership. The public is confused and its trust shaken.
Legislation progressing on Beacon Hill would provide clarity and guidance on the issue of sexual violence at Massachusetts colleges. Meanwhile, the federal government is beginning a revamp of Obama administration rules that could be a step backward in providing students a safe and supportive campus atmosphere.
For many in Worcester it is an exciting time. Time to buy in. Time to get involved. But then, there are limits.
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The time is here for your voice to be heard, Worcester voters.
With the municipal election Tuesday — and changes afoot every day in Worcester — we hope for a City Council resolved to be stronger. Many of the big development pieces are either in place or on the way. This puts the city at a critical juncture. We need the next set of city councilors to bring the vision, determination, cooperation and leadership that will help glue it all together.
“The Church leadership’s refusal to work with parishioners to save the parish is seen as an affront to parish donors who have invested throughout the years to maintain their church.” Mauro DePasquale weighs in on Mount Carmel’s fate.
Recently the top point guard on the Bay State depth chart, Attorney General Maura T. Healey, did what many aging basketball stars do — she dabbled in TV.