Today, Bostonist joined everyone else in honoring the life and death of Ted Kennedy. We reported his death, honored his service and reviewed funeral plans.
- Republicans, who often opposed Kennedy's policy goals, spoke well of him after his death. Close friend Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) also praised Kennedy. [Boston Herald]
- Hillary Clinton praised Ted Kennedy. Kennedy's endorsement of Barack Obama over Clinton was a crucial factor in the 2008 election. [WCVB]
- People are protesting President Obama in Martha's Vineyard. Theye're being polite, though. [Boston Globe]
- Massachusetts has the fourth fastest average broadband speed in the country, and Rhode Island is second. South Korea is way faster than every state. [MassHighTech.com]
- According to Mayor Thomas Menino, $720,000 of the $172.6 million in federal stimulus Boston got so far this year will go to redevelopment of brownfields. [Boston Business Journal]
- The Department of Justice is checking to see if Boston schools are following the law regarding teaching English to students who speak limited English. [Boston Globe]
- The Mega Millions prize will grow to $325 million on Friday after nobody won Tuesday's drawing. [WCVB]
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