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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How UMass Amherst is helping stem the shortage of air traffic controllers
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High school freshman detained in Marlborough released to aunt after judge's order
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Rent control could hurt property values, local budgets long-term, report says
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GBH’s CEO endorses a merger with WBUR
Her counterpart at WBUR seems more skeptical about the two public media institutions joining forces.
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