Unless President Obama, GOP congressional leaders and top Senate Democrats can cut a deal for the remainder of the year, it looks as if we will finally confront a shutdown beginning midnight next Friday. . ... As political and budgetary realities set in, however, Republican leaders signaled..…

George Markos, owner of Brothers Deli Lynn, has received award for community service from President Barack Obama. Markos was named as recipient of President's Volunteer Service Award in recognition of his work in Lynn community. ..…