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Editorial: Want Gov. Healey’s support, Biden? Fix migrant mess

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2 years ago

July 4, 2024

Editorial: Want Gov. Healey’s support, Biden? Fix migrant mess

As confidence in Joe Biden circles the drain, the president’s team is circling the wagon.

Biden’s Wednesday schedule included a sit-down with a group of Democratic governors in a closed-door meeting at the White House, the Hill reported.

As the Herald reported, Gov. Maura Healey was on the invite list, and the gist of the meeting was to reassure supporters that he could win in the November election, despite his train wreck performance in last week’s presidential debate.

Also settling into the comfy chairs: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the chair of the Democratic Governors Association, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, their offices confirmed to The Hill.

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Delaware Gov. John Carney were also heading to the White House for the meeting, according to a source.

“Democratic governors are proud to be some of the President’s closest partners and allies on the campaign trail,” Walz said in a statement to The Hill, adding, “The president has worked side by side with us to deliver for the people of our states and we’re looking forward to talking with him today.”

A CNN/SSRS survey found former President Donald Trump maintaining a six-percentage point lead (49%-43%) over Biden among registered voters following the Atlanta debate.

What’s worse for Biden, 75% said they believed Democrats would have a better chance of winning the White House if someone else was the party’s nominee.

It’s all hands on deck at the White House and among many Democratic leaders to right the ship, even as it keeps taking on water.

This could be good for Massachusetts.

Healey, as have many governors wrestling with the migrant influx, called upon Washington for help time and again. The state is footing a nearly $1 billion bill for shelter and care for migrant families, and room and money keeps running out.

Biden needs Healey, who has always been a supporter he could count on. Now it’s time to pay it back.

Whether it’s on the list of talking points now or in the coming months, Healey has to make it clear that if Biden wants her help, then he has to step up to help with the migrant situation in Massachusetts.

Ideally, Biden could close the border to give beleaguered states some breathing room. The Healey Administration sent a team to the southern border to “educate” would-be Massachusetts-bound migrants that there’s no room for them here.

Hard to pull off with a right-to-shelter law, but at least they tried.

If the president really expects to get governors to pull out the stops for Biden as plausible, winnable candidate, then he needs to start writing checks.

First, to reimburse the state for some of the funds already spent on migrant housing and care, second, to establish a funding pipeline for future arrivals and schooling costs, and third, to put some muscle and manpower behind properly vetting asylum seekers and keeping criminals from crossing the border.

Healey needs that for Massachusetts. And now Biden needs Healey.

Make him earn your support, governor.

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Bell, Camden combine for 10 3-pointers, help Cal cruise past Boston College 86-75

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5 hours ago

February 14, 2026

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Bell, Camden combine for 10 3-pointers, help Cal cruise past Boston College 86-75

BOSTON — – Chris Bell made six 3-pointers and scored 22 points to help California cruise past Boston College 86-75 on Saturday.

Cal (18-8, 6-7 Atlantic Coast Conference) never trailed against BC, and led by as many as 20 points in each half. The Golden Bears ended a two-game skid that included a 107-100, double-overtime loss to Syracuse.

Bell shot 8 of 13 from the field and 6 of 10 from long range. John Camden made four 3s and finished with 15 points. Dai Dai Ames also scored 15 points and Justin Pippen chipped in with 12. Cal shot 56% overall and 48% (14 of 29) from beyond the arc.

Fred Payne scored 16 points to lead Boston College (9-16, 2-10), which has lost six straight games. Chase Forte added 14 points, and Luka Toews and Jayden Hastings scored 12 each.

With 4:18 remaining, Toews hit a 3-pointer to spark a 10-3 spurt that pulled the Eagles to 80-71 with 2:16 left. Camden answered with a 3 and BC didn’t get closer.

Cal used a 19-8 run, capped by Camden’s 3-pointer, for a 20-point lead late in the first half. Payne’s 3 helped pull the Eagles to 43-28 at the break. In the second half, another Camden 3 stretched the Golden Bears’ lead to 55-35 with 16:32 to play.

Up next

Cal: The Golden Bears face Stanford at home on Saturday.

Boston College: The Eagles are at Florida State on Saturday.

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Skating Club of Boston cheers on Maxim Naumov

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February 14, 2026

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Delta is bringing back direct flights between Boston and Hawaii

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1 day ago

February 13, 2026

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The service begins Dec. 19.

A Delta Air Lines jet takes off from Logan International Airport in June 2022.

By Kristi Palma

February 13, 2026 | 1:17 PM

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Bostonians will again enjoy nonstop service between Boston and Hawaii in late 2026, Delta Air Lines announced on Friday.

JetBlue lounge at Logan Airport will make its debut this summer

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Delta, a leading carrier at Logan International Airport, will begin service between Boston and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu on Dec. 19 as part of its winter seasonal schedule. It will once again become America’s longest domestic route.

Last year, Boston travelers could book nonstop flights to Hawaii on two airlines —Delta and Hawaiian Airlines. But those routes were cancelled last year and there is not currently a direct flight between New England and Hawaii.

Delta launched direct service between Boston and Honolulu in 2024 and suspended the service in 2025 “to align with consumer demand.” Then Hawaiian cancelled its direct flight between Boston and Honolulu in August because it was “underperforming.”

“The returning route reopens a long-haul leisure link between the Northeast and the islands, offering customers a single-flight escape to O‘ahu’s iconic shoreline, cultural landmarks and vibrant city-meets-beach experience,” wrote Delta officials in a press release.

The flights will operate daily during the peak holiday travel period in December and, after that, drop down to four times weekly for the winter season. Delta did not provide an end date for the seasonal service. Customers will travel on an Airbus A330-300.

“Hawaii plays an important role in our long-haul leisure network,” said Amy Martin, vice president of network planning for Delta Air Lines, in a statement. “This expansion strengthens connectivity from key U.S. hubs while giving customers more choice in how they reach the islands, alongside the premium travel experience they expect on these long-haul flights.”

The airline also announced the launch of new service between Minneapolis–St. Paul and Maui.

Kristi Palma

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Kristi Palma is the travel writer for Boston.com, focusing on the six New England states. She covers airlines, hotels, and things to do across Boston and New England. She is the author of Scenic Six, a weekly travel newsletter.

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