Mass. State Auditor Trashes Romney, Defends Obama

Democrats say Romney was bad for the Bay State.

Keating, Sutter Testy in UMass Dartmouth Debate

Rep. Bill Keating emphasized his experience in Congress while Bristol County DA Sam Sutter called him ineffective in the pair's final debate before the Sept. 6 primary.

DPW Requests Grant to Spruce Up Plymouth for 400th

DPW Director Jonathan Beder is applying for $2.5 million in grants from MassWorks to prepare the roads, lights, water and sewer for visitors in 2020.

NRC Watches Isaac

The NRC is watching Hurricane Isaac as it churns through the Gulf of Mexico towards Louisiana.

Charter Commissioners Disagree Over Nessessity of County Government

Five charter commissioners have written a minority report objecting to a proposed charter supporters say would improve services the county provides.

After 20 Years, VA Clinic Opens in Plymouth

Veteran groups in Plymouth have lobbied for a VA Clinic in Plymouth for more than 20 years, in September they'll finally have one.

Should Akin Resign For Rape Remark?

U.S. Senator Scott Brown and his challenger Elizabeth Warren both condemned Akin's comments this morning.

Who Sets National Nuclear Energy Policy?

Who decides if the U.S. is going to use nuclear energy to meet this country’s electric needs? It’s a question we get here at the NRC not infrequently

Voting Registration Deadline Friday

If you want to vote in the Sept. 6 primary, the deadline to register to vote is Aug. 17.

Memorial Hall Parking Garage Gets the Green Light

After more than a decade of plans, studies, and discussion, a parking garage behind Memorial Hall is finally in the works.

Keating Calls for Investigation into Racial Profiling Accusations at Logan

Rep. Bill Keating, D-Bourne, the ranking member of the Committee on Homeland Security’s Oversight and Investigation Subcommittee, is calling for a Subcommittee Hearing to investigate the accusations of racial profiling at Boston Logan International Airpor

Massachusetts Dems Say Paul Ryan's Budget Plans Will Hurt GOP

Patch asked their political influencers to react to the news Paul Ryan will be Mitt Romney's running mate.

Legislature Sends Prescription Drug Monitoring Bill to Governor

The bill bans the sale and use of "bath salts," requires doctors to draft "best practices" for the use of prescription pain-killers, and enrolls prescribers of pain killers to be enrolled in the state's Prescription Monitoring Program.

NRC Explains 'Waste Confidence' Order

The NRC's recent order to stop issuing licenses for nuclear power stations is a "deep breath" as the agency decides how to deal with a court decision that struck down the NRC's "waste confidence rule."

NRC Dismisses Pilgrim Watch Again, Freezes Licensing Process on 19 Plants

Another Pilgrim Watch contention has been dismissed by the NRC, but the NRC has frozen all construction and licensing processes after court decides agency's nuclear waste management plan was inconsistent with federal environmental standards.

Flags at Half-Staff For Wisconsin Temple Shooting Victims

Governor Deval Patrick has ordered the US flag to be lowered at all main or administration buildings of each public institution in the state.

Calter Calls Legislative Session Successful

State Rep. Tom Calter joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives today in reflecting recent session accomplishments before adjourning for the legislative year.

Follette Will Keep Job, Teach Students About Dangers of Drinking

Plymouth North baseball coach Dwayne Follette will keep his job, after Plymouth school administration considered firing him.

Plymouth Featured in Elizabeth Warren Campaign Video

The Elizabeth Warren for Massachusetts campaign today released a new web video, “Across Massachusetts.” The video highlights her visits to communities throughout the Commonwealth as Elizabeth talks about her fight to level the playing field for middle cla

UPDATED: Keyes Challenges Therese Murray to Eight Debates

Arguing that because the Legislative session has ended and that Senate President Therese Murray has "plenty of time" Republican Tom Keyes has challenged her to eight debates.

Governor Signs Compact with Wampanoags

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe has signed a compact with the state to build a casino in Taunton, two years after a similar proposal for Middleborough was withdrawn.

Gov. Patrick: 'I Will Sign This Bill'

The killing of Woburn Police Officer Jack Maguire helped gain support for Melissa's Bill, which limits parole eligibility for convicted violent repeat offenders.

Keating Unhappy with NRC's Response on Pilgrim Lockout

Congressmen Ed Markey and Bill Keating are dissatisfied with the NRC's failure to provide information about the training of replacement workers at Pilgrim during the recent lockout.

Legislature Rejects Governor's 'Three-Strikes' Amendment

Saturday, the governor sent the anti-crime bill back to the Legislature.

Fall Town Meeting Warrant Opens Tuesday

Any Plymouth resident interested in placing an article on the Town Meeting warrant must follow certain guidelines for petitions.

Plymouth South Eligible for Funding from MSBA

Plymouth South High School could be expanded or replaced after votes this week by Selectmen, School Committee and the Massachusetts School Building Authority.

UPDATE: Power Restored to South Plymouth

NSTAR says power was be restored at 3 p.m.

Is It Time to Replace PSHS?

The School Committee and Board of Selectmen meet tonight to discuss options for Plymouth South High School.

Legislature Passes Three-Strikes Bill for Violent Crimes

The bill both aims to ensure violent criminals stay behind bars while easing prison overcrowding by reducing drug-offense penalties.

Keyes: Restore Integrity to the State House; Murray 'Part of the Problem'

State Senate candidate Tom Keyes joined us yesterday in a live chat. Here's a recap of the Q&A session.

CHAT LIVE: Tom Keyes, Candidate for State Senate

Ask Republican candidate Tom Keyes a question in today's live chat beginning at noon.

Open Space Committee Meeting

Redevelopment Authority Meeting

Board Of Selectmen Meeting

Planning Board Meeting

Building Planning And Construction Committee Meeting

Community Preservation Committee Meeting

Plymouth County Sheriff's Department Meeting

Plymouth Road Advisory Committee Meeting

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Meeting