The Shoestring

Redacted: State Withholding Plans for New Women’s Prison

State agencies are using a controversial exemption to the public records law to redact information about the prison project.

Sierra DickeyJune 19, 2023

The artist-run organization will host concerts and residencies at its Gill farm site and around Franklin County this summer.

Andrew Quemere accuses the office of David Sullivan of illegally refusing to turn over records of police misconduct.

Dusty ChristensenJune 13, 2023

Concerned residents have circulated apparently deleted posts by Kency Gilet.

Shelby LeeJune 9, 2023

“With climate change, we don’t have the stability that we used to,” one grower said.

Brian ZayatzJune 5, 2023

Councilors Maiore and Gore dissented after a lengthy debate about new police hires.

Dusty ChristensenJune 2, 2023

Mayor Sciarra's proposed budget includes above average increases for police, IT, and water and sewer rates, and ekes out level services for schools.

Dusty ChristensenMay 31, 2023

The store becomes the second of the book retailer’s approximately 600 locations nationwide to unionize.

Dusty ChristensenMay 25, 2023

Sen. Comerford and others hope to avoid significant disruption to local agriculture and municipal wastewater management.

The nonprofit has yet to offer specifics about new priorities after the closure.

Dusty ChristensenMay 24, 2023

The Congressman declined to sign a recent letter to the Biden administration, leaving activists confused about his strategy.

Dusty ChristensenMay 19, 2023

Student journalism, strike update, and Indigenous People's Day