Sure, Barney Frank could be ‘really acerbic’ to reporters. But he was never anti-media.
The former Congressman from Massachusetts had a reputation for pushing back on reporters' questions. But he was also among the most accessible politicians to the media.
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Worcester vs. Worcester: Massachusetts and England's forgotten soccer matches, 100 years ago
In the 1920s, soccer players from Worcester and its namesake in England faced off in a series of matches.
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Healey approves shakeup of CCC, cannabis laws
The current commission is immediately dissolved and downsized from five members to three, all to be appointed by the governor. -
Live blog: GBH's Boston Marathon play-by-play
Get our on-the-ground look at the 130th marathon, from Hopkinton to Copley Square. -
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Paul Revere will ride today. But this time in broad daylight and with a police escort
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Live results from the 2026 Boston Marathon
Here’s who’s taking home the divisions at the 130th Boston Marathon.
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