Month: August 2022

CNN’s new chief Chris Licht says that starting today, CNN has added a “Breaking News” guideline to its style book, to address overuse of the news banner breaking news on their network and cable news to a large extent. Why it matters: Licht and the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, David Zaslav, have made it a priority to reverse CNN’s partisan programming in favor of mainstream journalism. “We are truthful, focused on informing, not alarming, our viewers,” he said in the note obtained by Axios. “You’ve seen a lot less of the ‘Breaking News’ banner in our programming.” Details: Licht…

BOSTON – The MBTA Orange Line stop gets its first travel test Monday morning. The 30-day Orange Line closure began Friday night, meaning commuters will have to try alternative routes like commuter rail, shuttle buses, driving, biking or simply walking to get to their work, appointments or classes. Here’s some information to know right away as you check how it’s going, with the threat of rain on Monday. Riders’ guide to navigating the Orange Line stop. Monday morning forecast. Boston 25 morning forecast 5:41 am: Boston 25’s Kelly Sullivan is live at the Oak Grove station where the shuttle buses…

Have you spent time and money getting your business website up and running, but your analytics still look lackluster? Don’t feel discouraged! Here we’ll break down three ways to drive people to your website without breaking the bank on paid advertising. First, dot your i’s and cross your T’s First, make sure your bases are covered when it comes to basic SEO needs, so your site shows up when the right prospect is searching. Make sure your pages have correct meta descriptions and that you’ve fixed any broken links. Learn about SEO best practices when it comes to building a…

News from 100 years ago The following news items were taken from the Mail Tribune archives 100 years ago August 22, 1922 NOW THE FALL CAMPAIGN IN MEDFORD At the present time there is considerable residential building activity in this city and immediate vicinity, and the “fall building” will add up to about $50,000, counting what is actually under construction and what is contemplated. EH Lamport has begun work on a $10,000 house to be built on the Pacific Highway, four miles south of this city. It will consist of six rooms with basement, fireplace, garage and modern throughout, built…

Two contracts that provide a cost-of-living adjustment for Ashland city employees covered by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers unions were approved Tuesday without unanimous support from the Ashland City Council. According to meeting materials, negotiations resulted in a compromise between the city of Ashland and labor representatives from the two unions: IBEW Clerical/Technical and IBEW Electrical Union Local 659 representing the machinist and laborer. Regarding the city of Ashland’s financial situation, according to meeting materials, both unions agreed to changes in benefits, namely an increase in their health care deductibles. Workers can expect a 1500/4500 deductible plan as opposed…

Affordable housing project planned for west Medford will feature 3D printing technology A rendering shows the layout of part of a subdivision of 3D-printed homes proposed for survivors of the Almeda Fire in west Medford. [Artwork from newspiritvillage.org] The Titan Robotics 3D printer extrudes a layer of cement while building exterior and interior walls of a structure. The technology will be used to build a housing project in west Medford that could break ground later this year. [courtesy photo] An affordable housing project that includes 3D-printed homes for wildfire survivors in west Medford has cleared a major hurdle with the…

Medford tattoo studio moves school to Eagle Point Tattoo artist Jen McLellan works Friday with Kayela Cabrera, of Medford, at Blu Steel Studio in Medford. [Jamie Lusch / Mail Tribune] Blu Steel Studio is not the dark, smoky tattoo parlor that some might imagine in their grandparents’ day. This is a modern establishment in downtown Medford with eight resident artists offering a range of services ranging from body art to permanent cosmetics, eyebrow enhancement, scalp micropigmentation and hair restoration. the areola Located at 132 W. Main St., suite 102, the company also operates a tattoo school. Blu Steel Tattoo Institute…