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The Optimism of Gwen Ifill
In the wake of "PBS NewsHour" anchor Gwen Ifill's death, we look at some examples of her optimism and dedication to fair reporting.

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In the wake of "PBS NewsHour" anchor Gwen Ifill's death, we look at some examples of her optimism and dedication to fair reporting.

Free classes have proved their staying power at Brooksby Village.
The longtime co-anchor of "PBS NewsHour" and managing editor of "Washington Week" has passed away.
Books, cookies, and gifts, oh my! The holiday boutique will be on Saturday, Dec. 3.
Protesters causing a scene, video game arguments, and other police log items from Nov. 8.
Hundreds of veterans were in attendance for the biennial event.
Runaway safe, holy lawn, and other police log items from Nov. 4 to Nov. 7.
Wenham will honor its veterans on Friday with a ceremony at Pingree Park.
According to the unofficial results, 86 percent of registered voters cast a ballot in Wenham.
According to the preliminary numbers, 15,504 voters cast a ballot this election cycle.
The Veterans Day recognition breakfast will begin at 8 a.m. on Friday.
The Thorpe School Cafetorium will host a ceremony for veterans on Friday.
The city's Veterans Day breakfast will have special commemorations for veterans of Vietnam War.
According to the unofficial tally, 4,756 Hamilton voters (or 80 percent) came out to vote this cycle.
There will be lane closures on Monday and Tuesday mornings on Route 128.
Congressman Seth Moulton won his uncontested race last night, but any celebrating was somber.
Around 1 percent, or 390 voters in Peabody did not fill out the presidential option this election cycle.
Of the 22,233 city voters, 293 ballots left the presidential section blank.
Lynn Police Chief Kevin Coppinger will be the next Essex County Sheriff.