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More on Baker’s Big Dig Memo

As Dick posted last night AP reporter Glen Johnson uncovered a memo written in 1998 by gubernatorial  candidate Charlie Baker, then Governor Paul Cellucci’s Director of Administration and Finance. Here are several astounding quotes taken directly from Johnson’s article: As he concluded his tenure as budget chief in Massachusetts, Republican…

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The Barney Shuffle Backlash

This video, put out by the Sean Bielat for Congress campaign, is causing quite a buzz. But there is an even bigger buzz being generated by the insulting remarks made by Ladd Ehlinger, the producer of the YouTube video. Ehlinger said “A television ad, you’re buying all the fat, lazy…

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Its Getting Frightening

In my post yesterday I mentioned how I thought this was one CRAZY election year…and the video below only goes to prove what I am feeling. Here Republican candidate for US Senate Christine O’Donnell spars with her opponent over whether the Constitution addresses the separation of church and state. This…

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Uncle Crumbs by Jack Neary

The entry below is being cross posted from local Playwright Jack Neary’s own blog, Shards A couple of months ago, I introduced you to Eddie and Timmy. I had just moved in with them and my brother and sister-in-law in Derry, NH, where I set up my man cave and…

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UMass Lowell Robotic Door Opener

This video is pretty cool. The DORA or Door Opening Robotic Arm was developed right here in the Robotics Lab at UMass Lowell. Hey, why don’t I just let them describe it themselves… Low-cost wheelchair-mounted Door Opening Robotic Arm (DORA) This video demonstrates the final product of Erin Rapacki’s master’s…

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Time to Get Over it Tom Reilly

Is former Democratic Attorney General Tom Reilly for real? Is there really anyone who doesn’t believe Reilly’s endorsement of Republican Charlie Baker yesterday is nothing but a childish action motivated by his sour grapes attitude. In 2006 Tommy thought he had the Democratic nomination for governor wrapped up before the…

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Barney Frank faces a legitimate opponent for only the second time by Marjorie Arons-Barron

The entry below is being cross posted from Marjorie Arons-Barron’s own blog. Brookline businessman and Marine major Sean Bielat is the first credible candidate whom three-decade congressman Barney Frank has had to face since defeating Cong. Margaret Heckler in a 1982 redistricting fight. While Frank is likely to win the race for…

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Camp 40 Acres

I have known Rick Barry, the Director of Camp 40 Acres in Wilmington for many years. He is a dedicated teacher and a great asset to the children of Wilmington. Camp 40 Acres is a private, non-profit facility which was donated for the youth of Wilmington and the surrounding communities.…

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