The superintendent of Uxbridge Public Schools, Michael Baldassarre, pleaded not guilty to charges of operating under the influence of liquor and speeding. Following his arrest, an interim superintendent, Karen Dwyer, was named during a School Committee meeting. Baldassarre was pulled over by Massachusetts State Police for allegedly driving 100 mph in a 65 mph zone and exhibiting signs of intoxication.
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Alan K. Simpson, a Folksy Republican Force in the Senate, Dies at 93
Alan K. Simpson, a former Republican senator from Wyoming, died at 93 after struggling to recover from a broken hip and complications from frostbite. Known for his folksy demeanor and controversial remarks, Simpson championed immigration reforms and conservative Supreme Court candidates, while clashing with women's groups, environmentalists, and the press. He had a tumultuous youth, but redeemed himself through a successful political career and bipartisan efforts on issues like immigration and abortion rights. Full Article
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