Now that the ground has thawed let’s go on an archaeological dig. What are some of the latest big local discoveries? What do historical artifacts teach us about our past?
A major Boston-based student loan company is feeling the effects of the credit crunch. First Marblehead is laying off nearly half its workforce. The company says it reached the decision after a major loan partner, Bank of America, decided to get out of the private student loan business.
Most of the 500 people losing jobs are based at the firm’s Medford office.
The State Senate is reviewing a budget plan. House members have already passed their $28 billion version, which includes 210-million dollars more than what Governor Deval Patrick originally proposed. The House is planning to tap the "rainy-day" fund for the additional spending.