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Organizers respond to escalating federal aggression towards Cuba
As the Trump administration’s trade embargo against Cuba ramps up, local organizers spoke to The Shoestring about their solidarity efforts.
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After success of fare-free transit, what’s next for PVTA?
The “Try Transit” initiative has helped the PVTA restore ridership to pre-pandemic levels, with route expansions next on the bus service’s agenda.
Hampden sheriff last local holdout for controversial anti-terrorism partnership
Almost every local agency has left an anti-terrorism partnership with the FBI. With President Trump attempting to leverage it to stifle dissent, records show one local agency remains.
Judge dismisses student protestor assault charge after two years
Maysoun Batley maintains she did not spit on a state police officer during the university’s 2024 Gaza solidarity protest crackdown. But two years of court proceedings have taken a toll.
“Dark money” group takes aim at Longmeadow municipal fiber vote
Advocates for the creation of a new public utility hope their message can be heard above a well-funded campaign against the network buildout.
“Peecycling” program plans Franklin County launch
Massachusetts urinators may soon divert their excess nutrients away from waterways, where they can act as pollutants, to fertilize local farms, instead.
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