Worcester union supporters rally for ‘fair share fees’
… UMass Memorial Medical Center, said joining a union helped alleviate a sense of loneliness at work. “Unions empower us,” he said. “They ensure we're not alone.” Material from the Associated Press was used in this report. Katelyn Merrigan, special to the Telegram & Gazette, contributed to this report. Read …
DeSoto school board hires new head football coach
The DeSoto school board late Monday named Mike Robinson as the Eagles new head football coach. Robinson spent the past 11 seasons in charge of North Mesquite, compiling a 52-62 record. The Mustangs were 3-7 this past season. He replaces Todd Peterman, who resigned in January. Robinson's … Read More
Charge: Men harassed snow removal crew
Three Eau Claire men are accused of harassing workers contracted by the city to remove snow from their sidewalk. Jeffrey J. Eaton, 55, Patrick M. Eaton, 52, and Seth H. Solfest, 22, all of 2853 Sixth St., are each charged in Eau Claire County Court with a misdemeanor count of …
Q&A: A Weinstein Co. bankruptcy could complicate lawsuits
A bankruptcy filing by The Weinstein Co. would be the latest episode in the unraveling of a Hollywood powerhouse and have repercussions for any lawsuits filed against the company over of allegations of sexual misconduct by its co-founder, Harvey Weinstein. Here are some questions and answers … Read More
Deportation document described immigrant activist’s protests
An immigrant rights advocate targeted for deportation first came to the attention of authorities because she discussed her unlawful status in the country in an interview with a monthly newspaper last year, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement official wrote in a newly released document. Read More
Fifth victim of Grand Canyon helicopter crash dies
Nevada authorities say a British tourist who was pulled from the wreckage of a fiery helicopter crash in the Grand Canyon has died from her injuries, bringing the total number of deaths from the crash up to five. Clark County Coroner John Fudenberg has confirmed that 29-year-old Ellie Milward died … …
The Latest: Mayor’s immigration alert prompts angry calls
Hundreds of people are inundating a California mayor's office with angry phone calls, some accusing her of treason, after she warned residents of upcoming immigration raids. A spokesman for Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said Monday the calls and social media messages are largely from out of state … Read More
Report: California officials lacked solid fire alert plan
Officials in a Northern California county were ill-prepared, disorganized and lacked sufficient training when deadly, fast-moving wildfires broke out last October endangering about 100,000 people, according to a report from California emergency managers. Sonoma County officials requested the state … Read More
Defence calls no evidence
However, Crown prosecutor Chris McCarthy told The Telegram that when he spoke to Sederoff following proceedings, he indicated he would not argue a directed verdict for Mohamed, but may argue other matters in submissions. The case is due back in court Tuesday morning, when it will be decided … Read More
This Grapevine restaurant makes a ‘100 best’ list — with tamales
The 8-year-old Grapevine tamale cafe, originally a Decatur tamal truck, has been named again as one of the nation's “Top 100 Places to Eat.” Yes, this is from the dubious website Yelp.com. But it's in part based on Tommy Tamale's five-star rating across 460 reviews. Customers love Tommy Tamale, and … …