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Graham, Paxton and Ramaswamy lost. Some blame Trump for choosing them

Graham, Paxton and Ramaswamy lost. Some blame Trump for choosing them

Some conservatives are blaming the president for promoting flawed contenders who lost in red states.
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Avon, MA Extends Compost Site Hours for November

Avon, MA Extends Compost Site Hours for November

The town of Avon, Massachusetts, has announced extended operating hours for its Compost Site during the month of November. For this period only, the Compost Site will be open on Mondays from 9 AM to 2 PM. This additional day of operation supplements the regular schedule, which typically includes Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays, also from 9 AM to 2 PM. The temporary extension aims to provide residents with more opportunities to dispose of organic waste, particularly during a season when yard waste, such as leaves and garden debris, is prevalent. This measure reflects the town's commitment to facilitating convenient and accessible composting services for its community members.
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From Massachusetts Defeat to New Hampshire's 2014 Senate Race

From Massachusetts Defeat to New Hampshire's 2014 Senate Race

Senate re-election campaign in Massachusetts was a significant political battle, marking his attempt to retain a seat he had won in a 2010 special ...
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Hull Street Energy Acquires FirstLight's U.S. Hydropower Fleet, Including Northfield Mountain Plant Operating on Expired License

Hull Street Energy Acquires FirstLight's U.S. Hydropower Fleet, Including Northfield Mountain Plant Operating on Expired License

Hull Street Energy Acquires FirstLight's U.S. Hydropower Fleet, Including Northfield Mountain Plant Operating on Expired License
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Falmouth Police Urge Residents to Stay Home Amid Severe Flooding from Heavy Rains

Falmouth Police Urge Residents to Stay Home Amid Severe Flooding from Heavy Rains

The Falmouth Police Department is urging residents to stay home due to severe flooding across the town caused by heavy rains. Falmouth Police Chief Jeffrey A. Lourie reported significant flooding on Falmouth Heights Road, Grand Avenue, Menauhant Road, and near the Bank of America on East Main Street. Video footage shows gas pumps at Garrett's Family Market on Palmer Street halfway submerged in water, and even the police station has experienced flooding. A StormTeam 5 Weather Alert is in effect, with a flood watch issued, indicating the greatest flooding potential south of Boston and anticipating a very wet evening commute. Residents are advised not to drive through flooded areas for safety.
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Democrats plan probes of Musk, Miller, corporate America after midterm rout

Democrats plan probes of Musk, Miller, corporate America after midterm rout

By Tim Reid WASHINGTON, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Tech megabillionaire Elon Musk and President Donald Trump's newly appointed White House chief of staff, Stephen Miller, and some large companies will likely be targets of congressional probes when Democrats take control of Congress in January, senior
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How Democrats won their blowout midterm victory

How Democrats won their blowout midterm victory

By Yasmeen Abutaleb, Richard Cowan, Nolan D. McCaskill and Tim Reid WASHINGTON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Four years after helping Democrats win both US Senate seats in Georgia, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer went looking for a candidate who could expand the party's map.
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Philip Edmond Murphy, Northampton Resident and Army Veteran, Passes Away at 85

Philip Edmond Murphy, Northampton Resident and Army Veteran, Passes Away at 85

Philip Edmond Murphy, a Northampton, Massachusetts resident and U.S. Army veteran, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2026, at the Veterans Home in Holyoke, MA, at the age of 85. Born in Northampton on November 3, 1941, Mr. Murphy was the son of the late Cornelius and Nicodema (Kasip) Murphy. He joined the U.S. Army in 1958 and served until 1964. After his military service, he returned to Northampton and worked as a cement mason in construction for many years before retiring as a laborer for the City of Northampton DPW. Mr. Murphy was a member of the American Legion in Holyoke and was known for his blue eyes, smile, and his signature statement, 'God Bless America.' He is survived by his daughter Michaelena 'Mikey' Murphy-Tapanes and son-in-law Eddie Tapanes, who cared for him for the past 12 years, along with the care team at the Veterans' Home. He also leaves behind three granddaughters, Neysa Tapanes, Risa Tapanes, and Ciara Tapanes, and his son Richard F. Murphy. Mr. Murphy was the youngest of eight ...
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Meet the teens who won their midterm election races

Meet the teens who won their midterm election races

Daniel Darris-O'Connor and Sebastian Matta were in elementary school when President Donald Trump was first elected.
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Trump ally Lauren Boebert narrowly trails Dem challenger in close race

Trump ally Lauren Boebert narrowly trails Dem challenger in close race

Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, could lose her seat in Congress, according to election result counts.
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Massachusetts Cities and Towns Receive Support for Clean Energy Initiatives

Massachusetts Cities and Towns Receive Support for Clean Energy Initiatives

Clean Energy Extension (CEE) is actively providing support to cities and towns across Massachusetts for various clean energy planning and implementation efforts. This support includes technical assistance and information on technologies such as solar PV, battery storage, offshore wind, clean heating and cooling, and electric vehicles. CEE also helps municipalities access state and federal funding programs. Specific services include customer support for MassEnergyInsight, a web-based tool for monitoring energy use, and assistance with community-wide greenhouse gas inventories. The organization also offers a solar planning toolkit to help communities proactively plan for solar PV development, including guidance on permitting, financing, and aligning municipal bylaws. Additionally, CEE encourages municipalities to recommend or require pollinator-friendly certification for solar facilities.
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Representative Jay Obernolte Co-Authors Bipartisan FRONTIER Act to Establish National AI Framework

Representative Jay Obernolte Co-Authors Bipartisan FRONTIER Act to Establish National AI Framework

Representative Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.) has co-authored the FRONTIER Act alongside Representative Lori Trahan (D-Mass.), a bipartisan legislative effort introduced in July. This act aims to establish a national framework for advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models and address catastrophic risks associated with AI development. The FRONTIER Act is part of a broader landscape of AI legislative proposals being considered in Congress, particularly as Democrats prepare a suite of AI bills for a potential majority in January 2027. While several lawmakers are working on various AI frameworks focusing on aspects like minimum safety standards, shutdown authority, and liability rules, the FRONTIER Act stands out due to its bipartisan sponsorship. This makes it a potentially more viable option for moving through committees without being perceived as a partisan attack on the AI industry. The bill's focus on a 'national framework' suggests an effort to create a unified standard for AI regulation across states, pote...