Obama makes pledge for a better U.S. future
Senator lays out presidential plans to restore America’s integrity
Before an enormous, adoring crowd, Barack Obama promised a clean break from the “broken politics in Washington and the failed presidency of George W. Bush” Thursday night as he embarked on the final lap of his audacious bid to become the nation’s first black president.

 

Boston

Pols battle over alcohol bill for Westwood supermarket
WESTWOOD. Describing his long friendship with the family that owns the Roche Bros. supermarket chain, Rep. Angelo Scaccia, a Readville Democrat, said he will refuse to budge on a bill to grant the chain’s competitor a beer and wine license in Westwood.

 

Boston

You can go home again
When Ashley Johnson was in high school, she took close notice as the beautiful new Orchard Gardens School on Albany Street was being built. 

 

Boston

60 seconds with...Conor Yunits
60-second interview with Brockton State Representative hopeful Conor Yunits

 

Movies

‘America’ the horrible
When a director is truly inspiring, imitators inevitably materialize. And if the copycats are not as skilled as their role model, their products can sully the genre that the director originally pioneered.
 

Sports

10 Things We Learned Last Night
In no particular order, here are 10 things we learned about the Patriots in last night’s preseason game, a 19-14 loss to the New York Giants.

 

National

Foreman: Playing the political numbers
You can count on me.” That is the overwhelming message from both Barack Obama and John McCain amid the dog and pony shows that pass for political conventions.  “Count on me for a better economy, cheaper gas, national security, affordable health care, better service at the dry cleaners, foot rubs and maybe even a winning season for your football team.”

 

Boston

New GOP HQ brings the battle to Boston
With the Democrats and Republicans trading blows in Denver during the Democratic National Convention, the Boston Common served as the parties’ local battleground of sorts yesterday afternoon, as the state GOP opened a new headquarters on Tremont Street while Obama supporters staged a rally outside.