John Roberts retreated to his island. SCOTUS critics found him.After decades of potlucks and paddle-boarding on Maine’s midcoast, rising anger and protests have left the Supreme Court’s chief justice more isolated than ever.Boston.com4d agoWhole story →GovernmentJohn Robertsscotus criticism
Lawrence mayor refuses to resign despite state and federal chargesLawrence Mayor Brian DePeña’s announcement follows growing chatter about a potential recall election to remove him from office.Boston.com5d agoWhole story →CommerceJusticelawrence mayor scandal
The trial of Sandra Birchmore's alleged killer begins next week. Why is it in federal court?The trial of former Stoughton police detective Matthew Farwell is expected to last about 20 days in federal court.Boston.com6d agoWhole story →JusticeSecurityfarwell trial begins
The Sagamore Bridge replacement just hit a major milestoneMassachusetts has secured authorization for $956 million in federal funding and is seeking a contractor to design and build the new bridge.Boston.com6d agoWhole story →Buildsagamore bridge replacement funding
Senate passes college sports bill; would rein in payments, transfersThe Senate passed a sweeping bipartisan bill on Monday that would regulate college sports, an attempt to end “chaos” in the industry.Boston.com7d agoWhole story →CultureEducationcollege sports bill passage
Boston is suing Trump administration over cut funding for Roxbury street improvementsBoston is filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration to protect $20 million in federal funding for street infrastructure.Boston.com7d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyroxbury funding lawsuit
Another district bans cellphones as Healey announces $1 million in phone-free school grantsMassachusetts schools can now apply for $1 million in cell phone-free schools grants, Gov. Maura Healey announced in a release Thursday.Boston.com7d agoWhole story →EducationMaura Healeycellphone ban grants announced
