State audit claims 2023 maternity unit closure in Leominster was preventable
ADVERTISEMENT New from CommonWealth Beacon NEW CODCAST : On this week’s episode of The Codcast, Jim Peyser, who served as secretary of education under Gov. Charlie Baker, talks with CommonWealth Beacon executive editor Michael Jonas about the yearlong series of essays he wrote for CommonWealth Beacon on the need for civil discussion of often controversial issues in an era of polarized debate. NEW MAYOR IN TOWN : Everett mayor-elect Robert Van Campen campaigned on change after his swaggering predecessor, Carlo DeMaria, was marked by scandal this year. But in some ways, Van Campen will keep DeMaria’s legacy alive. Hallie Claflin has more . OPINION : Bluebike ridership has soared in Greater Boston. While there is no single solution to our many transportation challenges, the growing popularity of Bluebikes is showing that the region’s public bikeshare program can play an important role , write...