SUNDAY: Terry Francona (“Francona: The Red Sox Years”) signs books at 12:30 p.m. at Costco, 71 Second Ave., Waltham … Daniel M. Kimmel ("Shh! It's a Secret: A Novel about Aliens, Hollywood, and the Bartender's Guide") reads at 1 p.m. at the Book Shop, 694 Broadway, Somerville … Larry Cultrera ("Classic Diners of Massachusetts"), Barbara Kerr ("Medford in the Victorian Era"), Dee Morris ("Medford: A Brief History"), Anthony Sammarco ("Medford"), and Patty Saunders ("Medford Then Now") read at 2 p.m. at Bestsellers Cafe, 24 High St., Medford … Leana Wen and Joshua Kosowsky (“When Doctors Continue reading >>>

BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley said Wednesday she plans to run for re-election in 2014. Coakley, a Democrat, told reporters at a Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce event she would not be running for governor, according to The Associated Press. Coakley Last week, Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray said he would not run for governor. The Democrat said he wants to spend more time with his family. But Murray’s decision has not changed Coakley’s plans, the attorney general said. Incumbent Gov. Deval Patrick, also a Democrat, has said he will not seek re-election Continue reading >>>

Print this Article Email this Article BOSTON — Attorney General Martha Coakley said Wednesday she plans to convene a summit to discuss ways of controlling high energy costs that threaten the ability of Massachusetts' industries to compete with other regions.Massachusetts has the nation's fifth highest overall energy costs, including electricity and heating, Coakley said in a speech to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, but the state's industrial sector pays more than in any other part of the country. "Energy Continue reading >>>

<!-- end javascript to email the article -->  The Associated Press BOSTON -- Attorney General Martha Coakley said Wednesday she plans to convene a summit to discuss ways of controlling high energy costs that threaten the ability of Massachusetts' industries to compete with other regions. Massachusetts has the nation's fifth highest overall energy costs, including electricity and heating, Coakley said in a speech to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, but the state's industrial sector pays more than in any other part of the country. "Energy Continue reading >>>

Steve WynnEverett Option Surprise and intrigue came late last Tuesday for those following the casino discussion, with one mysterious proposal from Chicago developer Neil Bluhm joining proposals by Las Vegas gaming magnate Steve Wynn, Suffolk Downs owners and an older proposal in Milford as Phase I casino license applicants in Greater Boston – each paying a $400,000 licensing fee to begin the quest for a Greater Boston (Region A) casino license. There were four definitive proposals submitted for Region A, and one absolute surprise proposal from PPE Casino Resorts in Baltimore (The Cordish Companies) Continue reading >>>

There could be as many as five companies vying for a resort casino license in the Greater Boston (Region A) area following the deadline for companies to get in on gaming last Tuesday, Jan. 15th. The Cordish Company of Baltimore told the Journal in a press release that they are not certain yet if they will pursue a casino license or a slots-only license. They also are not certain just where they will pursue any potential license – it could be Boston or it could be western Massachusetts. Under the new gaming law, a company does not have to specify a site for development until applying for the Continue reading >>>

Outlining its “advocacy agenda” for 2013, the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce said Wednesday that it will work to increase the availability of skilled immigrant workers; it added that it will also look to advance tax policies that promote the state’s financial services industry and seek to reform waterfront real estate development rules in an effort to “unlock the full potential of Boston’s Innovation District.” Paul Guzzi. Globe file photo by Bill Brett “We have identified a robust advocacy agenda designed to ensure that Greater Boston’s industries are well-positioned Continue reading >>>