Sydney Chaffee, who teaches at the Codman Academy Charter Public School in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood, says she sees education as ‘a tool for social justice.’
2017
Vanishing ocean floor worsens risks from sea rise
A new study documents dramatic erosion of the sea floor around coral reefs.
Augusta quarry operators want to move ahead with license renewals
Blasting at one quarry has sparked ongoing neighbor complaints.
Berkeley reverses decision to cancel Ann Coulter speech
Before the reversal was announced, Coulter had vowed to go ahead with an appearance anyway.
Wiscasset Route 1 project takes building by eminent domain
The work is aimed at easing traffic flow on Route 1, but the Midcoast Conservancy doesn’t want to move out.
U.S. again weighing WikiLeaks charges
It is unclear if the Justice Department is looking into Wikileaks’ role in the election-year leaks of Democrats’ emails.
Wall Street statue standoff unchanged
Lawyers for the artist behind the ‘Charging Bull’ want the ‘Fearless Girl’ removed. The city isn’t budging.
Local roundup: Mount View baseball edges MCI
Richmond baseball sinks NYA.
Strong second half lifts Gardiner lacrosse over rival Cony
Midfielder Sloan Berthiaume’s 5 goals lead the unbeaten Tigers.
Balanced offense does the trick for Maranacook/Winthrop boys lacrosse
Davis, Stockford score 3 apiece as Hawks overwhelm Winslow.