Mayor Walsh’s Instinct Is Right on Plastic Bags

Mayor Walsh’s Instinct Is Right on Plastic Bags

Update 12:14 p.m. Monday, December 18:  Mayor Marty Walsh has signed the ordinance banning thin-film plastic bags.

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh's hesitancy to sign an ordinance banning thin-film plastic bags from supermarkets and drug stores is a good sign.

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‘Dying’ Christmas Tree in Rhode Island State Capitol Causing Stir

Matthew McDonald

Is the Christmas tree in the Rhode Island State House dying? Needles are falling off it, and some think it's in bad shape; the governor doesn't see a problem.

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