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Brown Out At The Boston Globe
One little word was big enough to make page 3 of today’s Boston Herald: ‘Bqhatevwr’ he said Scott Brown’s Twitter troubles light up Web with jokes Former U.S. Sen. Scott Brown set off an Internet sensation early yesterday after a string of … Continue reading
Hot Stove, Tepid Team
Today’s Boston Herald puts on the Page One pom-poms for the Olde Towne Team and its prospects for the upcoming season. Via the Newseum’s Today’s Front Pages: The piece in the Sports section has a level of optimism that’s exclusive to pre-spring-training days … Continue reading
Baker’s ‘Doesn’t’ In U.S. Senate Speculation
Lots of political prognostication in the local dailies today about who might do what in the race to fill the U.S. Senate seat about to be vacated by John Kerry (D-Am I Secretary of State Now?). Start with the the Boston … Continue reading
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Globe Wins Friday’s Ricki Noel Lander Bakeoff
Friday’s Boston Globe won the Robert Kraft Girlfriend Sweepstakes with this minimally juicy item: Lander at postseason premiere of ‘Movie 43’ Ricki Noel Lander, also known as Patriots owner Bob Kraft’s girlfriend, walked the red carpet at the Hollywood premiere of “Movie 43” on … Continue reading
A Chelsea Morning In The Local Dailies
Two very – wait for it – different takes on former Chelsea Housing Authority honcho Michael McLaughlin in this morning’s Boston papers. The Globe puts the story in the power position: Page One, upper right . . . Read the rest … Continue reading
Herald Shoots Sharper on New Suffolk Sheriff
Three little words signal the difference between the local dailies today in their coverage of the new Suffolk County sheriff. Boston Globe: Aide named to replace Cabral as sheriff Tompkins began inmates program Governor Deval Patrick appointed a former aide … Continue reading
You’re A Jinxele . . . You Are A Jinxele . . .
(With apologies to Hubie and Bertie) Both local dailies had items on Anna Burns (This Wife Is on Fire!) Welker’s Facebook flameout after the Pats and hubby Wes dropped the ball in Sunday’s AFC title tilt. Boston Herald’s Inside Track: Wes Welker’s … Continue reading
Dan Shaughnessy (Steno Edition)
The cover story in the Sunday Boston Globe Magazine features sports columnist Dan Shaughnessy’s promo for his new book on former Red Sox manager Terry Francona. Set the record straight? Maybe not so much . . . Read the rest … Continue reading
The Great Mentioner Comes To The Bay State
Now that Lt. Gov. Tim Murray (D-Pressed) has made his high-speed exit from the 2014 Massachusetts gubernatorial race, rampant speculation about who might emerge as alternatives has officially begun. As is only fitting, the Great Mentioner stopped by both local dailies in … Continue reading
Boston Herald: Death To Taxes!
The feisty local tabloid continues its anti-tax jihad today from the very first page (via The Newseum’s Today’s Front Pages): Inside the Herald puts a price tag on the tax hikes proposed by Gov. Deval Patrick (D-One Foot Out the Door) … Continue reading