Waterfront fireworks still set for 8:30 p.m., despite rainy weather forecast
Author Archives: Kellen Riell
Letters to the Light: Offshore wind concerns, the future of women’s reproductive rights, and one reader catches a squirrel in the act
A call for transparency to address wind delays; and how about a regional approach to protecting wildlife?
Report for America chooses The Light for environmental reporting post
Report for America is a national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues and communities. It is structured to harness the skills and idealism of an emerging group of journalists plus the creative spirit of local news organizations — like ours.
Montigny, Cabral, Hendricks, Markey and DA Quinn, all unopposed
With no Republican challengers on the general election ballot, incumbents retain their positions
Video: Do you agree that immigrants without legal documents should be allowed to obtain driver’s licenses?
After lawmakers passed an immigrant driver’s license law in June, there’s a proposal to strike it down in the Nov. 8 statewide election.
It’s time to stand up and be heard … it’s time to vote
This all-important election features the battle for Bristol County sheriff and races for governor and lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer and Governor’s Council, along with U.S. House of Representatives, county offices and candidates for state Senate and House of Representatives.
Spillane on the radio
Columnist Jack Spillane discusses the issues of the moment every Monday at 11 a.m. on The Tim Weisberg Show, and regularly on Sunday at 6 a.m. and 11 a.m. on WBSM’s Townsquare Sunday. You can find audio files of Jack’s appearances on our Lightcast page, along with a roundup of other multimedia content.

