He stands to make laughs

WORCESTER -- Mike Whitman, whose innovative material and style made him a hit and semifinalist of the 2008 Boston Comedy Festival, is on the road to becoming Boston's best new comic face.
http://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/rss/ci_20699301?source=rss

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:09 -0700

Local twirlers qualify to represent Massachusetts at Baton Twirling Nationals.

MIDDLEBORO — Twirl Town USA members gave it their all at the Miss Majorette of Massachusetts/Open Contest, held Jan. 8 at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School.
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120503/PUB04/205030474

Published: Thu, 03 May 2012 08:35:04 -0700

Missing man found after search

Police say a Whitman man reported missing by his family after wandering off in nearby woods was found Friday morning suffering from hypothermia.
http://www.enterprisenews.com/news/x1347545878/Missing-man-found-after-search

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 22:23:29 -0700

South of Boston communities facing need for cash consider tax hikes

Towns consider increasing tax rates Tax increases to maintain services or pay for buildings and equipment were the talk of town meetings in several communities south of Boston this week. Whitman, Hanson, Walpole, Norwell, and Wareham are on the list of those looking to increase taxes. Rockland’s proposed $7.5 million temporary tax increase won Town Meeting approval Monday, and since it succeeded ...
http://www.boston.com/news/education/k_12/articles/2012/05/10/south_of_boston_communities_facing_need_for_cash_consider_tax_hikes

Published: Wed, 09 May 2012 21:22:45 -0700

Towns consider increasing tax rates

Tax increases to maintain services or pay for buildings and equipment were the talk of town meetings in several communities south of Boston this week. Whitman, Hanson, Walpole, Norwell, and Wareham are on the list of those looking to increase taxes. Rockland’s proposed $7.5 million temporary tax increase won Town Meeting approval Monday, and since it succeeded at the polls, work on a new senior ...
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2012/05/10/south_of_boston_communities_facing_need_for_cash_consider_tax_hikes

Published: Wed, 09 May 2012 22:24:03 -0700

ON THE BEAT: May 23

Have a seat PLYMOUTH – Police accused a local man Friday of throwing a stool at an officer investigating an alleged threat. Glenn Robbins, 51, of 994 Long Pond Road, was charged Friday night with assault with a dangerous weapon. Police said the officer went to Robbins house to question him about threats Robbins allegedly made against his wife after calling 911. The officer was not injured.  
http://www.wickedlocal.com/plymouth/news/x358792006/ON-THE-BEAT-May-23

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 05:21:15 -0700

National Grid to conduct helicopter inspections of South Shore

Inspections will be conducted in the following communities on Wednesday, May 16, and Thursday, May 17: Abington, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, Cohasset, East Bridgewater, Easton, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Holbrook, Norwell, Pembroke, Randolph, Rockland, Scituate, Stoughton, West Bridgewater, Weymouth and Whitman.
http://www.wickedlocal.com/pembroke/news/x2047352767/National-Grid-to-conduct-helicopter-inspections-of-South-Shore

Published: Tue, 15 May 2012 12:14:55 -0700

Black Pride Vendors: Sunday Expo, May 24 2012

Black Pride Guide: As of press time; subject to change. The Expo will be held on Sunday, May 27From Noon to 6 p.m. Francis-Stevens Educational Campus2425 N St. NWWashington, D.C. Vendors AIDS Healthcare FoundationAndromeda Transcultural HealthBetter World Advertising – Testing Makes Us StrongerCarl Vogel CenterDC Office of Human RightsDelta Elite, Inc.Equality Maryland Foundation, Inc.Equality ...
http://www.metroweekly.com/special/black_pride_guide/?ak=7402

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 12:49:55 -0700

Leaders tour new Natick High School

State Treasurer Steven Grossman, local lawmakers and Massachusetts School Building Authority representatives toured the new Natick High School yesterday as workers continued to put the finishing touches on the project.
http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x775168192/Leaders-tour-new-Natick-High-School

Published: Fri, 11 May 2012 21:07:31 -0700

Dan Morain: Mitt dings California, as his coffers go 'ka-ching'

National politicians are delighted to come to California to raise campaign money. As Mitt Romney showed recently, some of them are perfectly happy to take shots at the Golden State once they leave.
http://www.sacbee.com/2012/05/23/4509660/mitt-dings-california-as-his-coffers.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 18:52:01 -0700