US – Sunday, July 5
Opinion
Rest in peace, Michael Jackson
A week ago today, the world lost one of its most precious treasures. Michael Jackson, the greatest entertainer to ever walk the earth, died tragically from cardiac arrest. While much of the media coverage has focused on the most salacious aspects of his life, Jackson has undoubtedly left a legacy that is bigger, broader and brighter than the words of his detractors.
 
BOSTON
Will Mass. be able to wipe the slate clean?
BOSTON. With Gov. Deval Patrick signing sweeping ethics reform legislation Wednesday, the state is hoping to turn the page after a series of embarrassing accu­sations against former lawmakers in the last year has rattled the public’s faith in government. 
 
BOSTON
Those rainy day feelings saturate the Bay State
BOSTON. For Julianne Mahoney the incessant rain this spring has meant no running outside, only a handful of walks with her  baby and no BBQs at her new house in Norwell.
 
Boston
Boston’s summer is an endless bummer
BOSTON. July began Wednesday with torrential downpours, flood warnings and temperatures which struggled to reach the mid-60s.
 
BOSTON
Lockhart holds down the Fourth
BOSTON. The last time Keith Lockhart used his vacation time for Independence Day was about two decades ago.
 
T time
T time: Week of July 3
What to do and where to go.
 
Boston Sports
Red Sox must be sad to see June go
MLB. June is over. If you like seeing the sun, that’s a good thing.
 
Boston Sports
Big-name signings not on Bruins’ free-agent agenda
The Bruins’ free agency period won’t be as exciting as last year, when they pursued star-crossed Marian Hossa before settling on Michael Ryder.
 
T time
T time: Week of June 25, 2009
Where to go and what to do
 
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Patrick calls for swift action on bridge plan

BOSTON. In an effort to fix bridges before they deteriorate, Gov. Deval Patrick yesterday urged swift passage of his act to finance improvements on structurally-deficient spans throughout the Commonwealth.

The Accelerated Bridge Program was pitched in mid-May in response to inspections that found some 543 bridges in the state that were not structurally sound. Using $3 billion in funds from future investments and gas tax bonds, the plan would accelerate the repair of at least 250 of these spans over the next eight years.

Secretary of Transportation Bernard Cohen projects there will be 450 structurally-deficient bridges at the end of the program’s eight years as opposed to roughly 700 if current funding levels are kept in place.

The plan would also create thousands of new construction jobs, according to Patrick.

 
 
Music
MMMpod
The June edition of MMMpod features an interview with Perry Farrell on getting Jane's Addiction back together, as well as a talk with actor Ed Helms about his love/hate relationship with a capella music. We also have new music from Phoenix, Magic Magic, Lady Sovereign, and a classic from Booker T. & the MGs. As always, there's a chance to win a whole lot of free music.
 

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