The Harvard Crimson · Harvard, MA
News Three Tickets Vie to Lead Harvard Institute of Politics in Contested Election The Harvard Institute of Politics is located at 79 John F. Kennedy Street. Three student tickets are vying to lead the IOP as elections approach this weekend. | By Zadoc I.N. Gee By Jen L. Phan and Mirei S. Saneyoshi, Crimson Staff Writers Three tickets will compete to lead the Harvard Institute of Politics in elections this weekend, setting up a contested race after the current executive team ran unopposed last year.IOP members will choose a president and vice president, along with a treasurer, and communications director to serve for the 2027 calendar year.Nearly 1,000 IOP members will be eligible to cast their ballots through an online form, which opens Saturday morning and closes Sunday night. Candidates released their platforms to IOP members through a digital voter guide Monday morning.The three tickets running for president and vice president are Rhea P. Maniar ’28 and Justin D.
New Hampshire Bulletin · Concord, MA
Nearby: Concord, MAThis story was changed on Nov. 10 at 8:58 a.m. to correct Bob Loiacono’s school district. New Hampshire voters took out their affordability frustrations on more than just lawmakers last Tuesday. As they elected Democrats into eye-popping legislative majorities in Concord Nov. 3, Granite Staters also voted in large numbers for a tax cap over their school districts, a policy many of those same Democrats opposed. The numbers are decisive. A majority of school districts — 91 out of 168 — cleared the 60% requirement to impose a tax cap, according to a tally of Associated Press results by Chris Maidment, a Republican consultant. In total, 58.8% of voters statewide opted for a cap, the tally shows. Now, school boards and superintendents in districts with the caps are grappling with a new mandate just in time for the winter budget-crafting season: Produce a budget that respects the will of their voters this November without upsetting them in March. For many, it’s a delicate task.
thecarrollnews.com · Framingham, MA
Nearby: Framingham, MAPeter Salem shooting British Royal Marine officer Major Pitcairn at Bunker Hill Courtesy image British soldiers advanced toward the American defenses at Breed’s Hill on June 17, 1775. The fighting was fierce, and the colonial defenders were running low on ammunition. Among the men standing their ground was a young African American patriot named Peter Salem. Born into slavery, he had never known the full meaning of freedom. Yet on this day, he was fighting for the freedom of a nation that had not yet been born.Peter Salem was born in 1750 in Framingham, Massachusetts. His early life was spent in slavery. He was originally owned by Captain Jeremiah Belknap, who later sold him to Major Lawson Buckminster. As the conflict between Great Britain and the American colonies grew, Buckminster agreed to free Salem so that he could join the colonial militia.On April 19, 1775, Salem joined Captain Simon Edgell’s company of Framingham Minutemen.
The Lexington Observer · Lexington, MA
Nearby: Lexington, MALexington High School’s varsity football team forfeited the remainder of its season after its game on Oct. 15. The team had 11 senior players on its roster this year. After several walked away from the sport due to injuries, the school thought it would be safer to end the varsity season, rather than leaving younger players to compete against more experienced teams. “With a sport like football, matching athletes and allowing a healthy, safe environment is really important,” Naomi Martin, Lexington Public Schools’ director of athletics, told the Observer. “We got to a point where based on the number of junior and senior players left in the program, we couldn’t compete at the varsity level.” Asked how many players left the sport during this season, Martin would not specify. “We haven’t shared specific numbers publicly out of privacy for players’ and families’ decisions to stop playing football,” she told the Observer.
The Lexington Observer · Lexington, MA
Nearby: Lexington, MAHave you ever wondered about what surprise might await you around the next turn in the road? Or have you stopped to think about what your life might be like after you caught a reflection in the mirror? These elements and more shape the next Voices on the Green production on November 20 at First Parish in Lexington. “Chance Encounters” takes the stage beginning at 7:00 PM, featuring six engaging and compelling stories, along with music from composer/instrumentalist/singer Theo Griffin. The event is hosted by Regie Gibson. A portion of the revenue from the performance will benefit the METCO College Scholarship Fund. Reserved Seats are now available for $20/ticket. Beverages and refreshments are also available beginning at 6:30 PM. Don’t miss Voices on the Green, celebrating our stories and music for nine years! More info: https://voicesonthegreen.org
The Lexington Observer · Lexington, MA
Nearby: Lexington, MALexington, we have a problem. As of today, the majority of Lexington Public School employees have been working without a contract for 72 days. Your children’s teachers, instructional assistants, academic coaches, interventionists, administrative support staff, special education service providers, nurses, mental health professionals, recess supervisors, and more show up daily to educate Lexington students. To make this happen in the next fiscal cycle, we need your support at the Budget Summit on November 18. As the Lexington Select Board continues to direct money into special accounts, they place the Lexington School Committee in the untenable position of offering salaries that keep many of my colleagues working below a living wage. The dedicated School Committee team meets with the Lexington Education Association to negotiate new contracts, but educators cannot accept their low compensation proposals.
The Lexington Observer · Lexington, MA
Nearby: Lexington, MAThe Lexington Pickleball Club recently completed a Community Health and Wellness Survey of its membership, and what our members told us is worth sharing with the broader Lexington community. Lexington Pickleball Club (LPC) is a non-profit recreational pickleball club in its fourth year, offering leveled pickleball sessions, social leagues and skills workshops to adults in Lexington and the surrounding communities. In May 2026, 223 of our 1,430 members responded to a survey designed by club leadership—including a physician, a nurse practitioner, and a public health researcher—that asked a simple question: “Is LPC actually making a difference in your life?”. The answer, in our members’ own words, was a resounding YES! Seven in ten active members reported being more physically active since joining LPC. More than half reported improved fitness. Nearly all, 98%, said the sessions were fun and that other players were kind to them. Those numbers alone are encouraging.
The Lexington Observer · Lexington, MA
Nearby: Lexington, MAThe following incidents were selected from the Lexington Police Department log during the week leading up to November 9. The Lexington Observer does not independently verify this information. Animal Control and Complaints (4) Tuesday, November 3 at 6:45 p.m., a caller reported he had struck an animal with his car near Maple St. and Solomon Pierce Rd. The responding officer said a raccoon had been moved to the side of Maple St. MassDOT was notified for removal. Sunday, November 8 at 4:20 p.m., a School St. resident reported an earlier incident that occurred while she was walking in the area of School St. She encountered a woman walking two dogs, one of them a pit bull that lunged at her from a few feet away before the woman regained control of it. The resident returned home, and the woman followed, walking in her direction with the dogs, then yelled “I know you” at her before walking away. The resident did not know the woman and had seen her only occasionally in the past.
The Duncan Banner · Gardner, MA
Nearby: Gardner, MAVirginia Craig, born Oct. 30, 1924, just outside of Boston, in Gardner, Massachusetts, attributes her longevity and good health to taking good care of herself. Tamara Gregor / The Duncan Banner Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... “It’s been a good life,” Virginia Craig said while reflecting on over 100 years of life and love.Craig, born Oct. 30, 1924, just outside of Boston, in Gardner, Massachusetts, attributes her longevity and good health to taking good care of herself.kAm$96 46=63C2E65 96C `__E9 3:CE952J 2=@?8D:56 7C:6?5D H:E9 2 42?2DE2 82>6 @? ~4E] aa[ a_ac[ 2?5 D96 EFC?65 `_a ~4E] b_[ a_ae]k^Am kAmrC2:8 92D 82E96C65 H:E9 7C:6?5D E@ A=2J 42?2DE2[ 3C:586 2?5 >2?J @E96C 42C5 82>6D 7@C D6G6C2= J62CD]k^AmkAmrC2:8 D2:5 D96’D <6AE :? 8@@5 962=E9 3J H2=<:?8 2== 96C =:76 F?E:= 9:A AC@3=6>D 3682?] q67@C6 E96?[ rC2:8 H2=<65 2?5 5:5 2== @7 96C @H?
The Vermont Cynic · Burlington, MA
Nearby: Burlington, MA“People like you are the future of the Burlington underground scene,” is what a 70s-dressed stranger told me at the door, referencing my camera before I photographed my first concert. Over the past few weeks, I have photographed numerous bands playing in basements across Burlington. The genres range from 80s rock covers to loud punk rock, and the crowds from costumed frat bros to mohawked fans in elaborate thrifted clothes. Despite the wide variety of people present at these shows, everyone comes for the same thing: music. The Burlington underground scene draws people from all walks of life into the same crowded basements. The people I have met have been the kindest and most supportive people around, and many connections I have made translated into new blooming friendships and requests to be a band’s dedicated photographer. The first concert I ever saw was a friend’s set at Slade Eco Co-op. The next took place in a basement so dusty I coughed for a week.
The Oberlin Review · Waltham, MA
Nearby: Waltham, MAOn Nov. 9, Oberlin College and the University of Pennsylvania formally announced the launch of the new 4+1 Accelerated Master’s in Engineering program. In the five-year course of study, students will spend four years at Oberlin and receive a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, then matriculate at the University of Pennsylvania to earn a Master’s of Science in Engineering degree. While the program ultimately builds toward an engineering degree, the designers of the program at Oberlin and Penn hope students will take advantage of the interdisciplinary opportunities offered by a four-year liberal arts undergraduate experience. “Students spend all four undergraduate years at Oberlin, allowing them the deep research and critical learning opportunities that will serve them at Penn Engineering and beyond,” Senior Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Associate Professor of English Laura Baudot wrote in an email to the Review.
The Grafton News · Grafton, MA
Nearby: Grafton, MAStaff Report Grafton dodged a potential hit to school funding, a forced zoning overhaul and a cut to its budget this election, and voters made… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
The Grafton News · Grafton, MA
Nearby: Grafton, MABy Melissa McKeon, Correspondent The select board approved the suggestion from Grafton Recreation Director Adam Lapointe to raise fees at Silver Lake and for the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
The Grafton News · Grafton, MA
Nearby: Grafton, MABoth the town’s state officials ran unopposed. State Representative, 9th Worcester District: David Muradian Jr., Republican incumbent, unopposed State senator, 2nd Worcester District: Michael Moore,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close