Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. I’m generally an optimist—to a fault, some of my friends and colleagues would say. I ...

It’s Methuen’s version of two tales in one city — of avarice and generosity. In greed’s corner we have Methuen Police Chief Joseph Solomon, one of the highest-paid law-enforcement officials in the ...

Pope Francis gives his blessing at the end of his weekly general audience in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican Jan. 24, 2024. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez) Below is the text of Pope Francis’ weekly ...