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Boston GlobeSunday, 10 May 2026
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A succession battle worthy of Wall Street over the 527-foot crossing to Chappaquiddick
The paper frames a local infrastructure transition as a high-stakes, localized drama, highlighting the tension between wealthy residents and the individual controlling the island's sole access point.
The operator of the Chappaquiddick Ferry is retiring, sparking a conflict over who will control the crucial, short transit route to the affluent Massachusetts island. The situation pits wealthy homeowners against the current operator and the local government.
“battle worthy of Wall Street”
“Observational and community-focused”
Big changes to loans may upend terms for higher ed
Will they ease debt load or make it harder to attend?
Analyzes the potential impact of proposed federal cuts to student loan programs on college accessibility and graduate debt burdens.
In World Cup tilt, Philly has the edge
Rival host crushing Boston on match prep
Contrasts Boston's World Cup preparation unfavourably against rival host city Philadelphia, focusing on civic engagement and event readiness.
By any other name, they're still timeout rooms for school kids
Examines the controversial use of euphemistically named 'timeout rooms' for behavioral management in Massachusetts schools.
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