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Why progressives should vote for a Republican for Treasurer
Disclaimer: Cambridge Day does not endorse candidates or positions. Views expressed in this column are those of the writer. Read more Rachel Morrison on grief, loss and her new movie Historically, progressives and Democratic voters have been basically one and the same, and with a few exceptions the choice was clear: progressives should vote for […]
Eversource CEO says he expects Healey to lessen utility criticism post-election
As Gov. Maura Healey has sought to tackle soaring energy costs in an election year defined by cost-of-living issues — and increasingly attacked the utility companies for “greed” and corporate profits at the expense of ratepayers — the top executive at the state’s largest electric and gas company doesn’t sound too concerned with the rhetoric […]
Digital billboard trucks with October 7 reminders come to Cambridge
Four billboard trucks with messaging such as “Remember October 7th” drove through parts of Kendall Square on Wednesday, with three of them parking by MIT’s campus near the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Albany Street. The trucks were parked on street parking visible to pedestrians, drivers, and bikers for at least 45 minutes. Read more […]
Deaton pitches himself as independent voice
Republican U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton pitched himself as an independent voice for Massachusetts during an hour-long interview Thursday with six Greater Boston nonprofit news organizations. He also criticized incumbent Sen. Ed Markey’s policy proposals as little more than slogans and outlined an affordability agenda centered on housing, energy and health care. Read more Belmont […]
Belmont turnout saved Brownsberger
When the dust settled after the Democratic state primary for state Senator, just about half of voters ticked the box next to incumbent Sen. William Brownsberger’s name, and the other half chose challenger Daniel Lander. Read more Catching predators in the name of fame But how exactly did the district come to those numbers? Who […]
Local scientists air concerns about federal funding losses in Arlington town hall
Massachusetts scientists came together Tuesday evening at the Robbins Memorial Town Hall in Arlington to discuss their concerns about the Trump administration’s disruption of scientific research with U.S. House Minority Whip Katherine Clark, who recently won the Democratic primary to retain her seat as representative for the Massachusetts’ 5th Congressional District. Read more The CPL’s […]
In Middlesex DA race, one-time colleagues in fierce fight
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan is asking voters for another four years by arguing she’s made the county one of the country’s safest, while her former colleague David Solet says his experience witnessing the shortcomings of her leadership from inside her office drove him to run. Read more The worm stomping wood turtle is smarter […]
A primary primer for the competitive races in Cambridge and Somerville
With just days until the democratic primary election Sept. 1, voters in Cambridge and Somerville have quite a few options when it comes to who they choose to represent them in the legislature. Read more State Senate Candidates Square Off Over Myriad Issues Cambridge Day has pulled from its reporting during the primary campaign as […]
State Senate Candidates Square Off Over Myriad Issues
The two Democratic candidates for state Senate went head-to-head Thursday afternoon at a virtual debate hosted by the Charles River Regional Chamber of Commerce. Read more Union members in Cambridge to begin school year under expired contracts Though questions focused partly on Watertown, Sen. William Brownsberger and challenger Daniel Lander also addressed support for small […]
Experience vs. a new perspective in Governor’s Council District 6 primary
A longtime Governor’s Council member is facing a challenge from an immigration attorney in the Sept. 1 Democratic primary to represent most of Cambridge, all of Somerville and several other communities north of Boston. Read more West Nile and Charles River advisories; plus, an equity survey Terrence Kennedy, who has represented the 6th District on […]