Lisa Kashinsky

Lisa Kashinsky is an award-winning multimedia journalist and general assignment reporter for The Boston Herald. A graduate of Boston University, she previously covered the Merrimack Valley for The Eagle-Tribune and the South Shore for Wicked Local weeklies and The Patriot Ledger. Her Sundays are reserved for Brady and Belichick.

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In a debate at a crucial juncture in their tight U.S. Senate primary battle, U.S. Sen. Edward Markey and challenger U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy III largely failed to break new ground, rehashing old arguments over esoteric votes and saving the main fireworks for last.

Kennedy, Markey circle familiar territory in U.S. Senate primary debate

July 27, 2020 at 2:18 p.m.

In a debate at a crucial juncture in their tight U.S. Senate primary battle, U.S. Sen. Edward Markey and challenger U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy III largely failed to break new...

Massachusetts landlords in need of rent payments are hoping a federal judge will soon end the state's eviction ban amid the coronavirus pandemic, a lawyer representing property owners tells the Herald.

Massachusetts landlords trying to overturn Charlie Baker’s eviction ban amid coronavirus

July 23, 2020 at 7:56 a.m.

Massachusetts landlords in need of rent payments are hoping a federal judge will soon end the state's eviction ban amid the coronavirus pandemic, a lawyer representing property owners tells the...

President Trump has postponed his rally planned for Saturday in Portsmouth, N.H., due to the threat of a tropical storm, his campaign said Friday, in a decision that took several people preparing for the event by surprise.

Trump postpones New Hampshire rally due to storm threat, says ‘we will be there soon’

July 10, 2020 at 1:52 p.m.

President Trump has postponed his rally planned for Saturday in Portsmouth, N.H., due to the threat of a tropical storm, his campaign said Friday, in a decision that took several...

State police are metering out punishments for the remaining troopers embroiled in the infamous Troop E overtime scandal, announcing that one member has been fired and five more could get the boot while others face suspension without pay.

Massachusetts State Police hand out punishments for troopers in overtime scandal

July 10, 2020 at 8:18 a.m.

State police are metering out punishments for the remaining troopers embroiled in the infamous Troop E overtime scandal, announcing that one member has been fired and five more could get...

Massachusetts parents and educators called the state's plan to reopen schools "out of touch" and inadequately funded after the costly guidelines were released by the Department of Education on Thursday.

Parents, educators knock plan to reopen Massachusetts schools

June 26, 2020 at 1:23 p.m.

Massachusetts parents and educators called the state's plan to reopen schools "out of touch" and inadequately funded after the costly guidelines were released by the Department of Education on Thursday.

Gov. Charlie Baker – in Mattapan Tuesday to announce the minority-led redevelopment of the final portion of the former Boston State Hospital plot – was taken to task by a handful of community members who slammed his response to the COVID-19 crisis in communities of color and raised issues with his police reform bill.

Charlie Baker’s coronavirus response, police reform bill criticized at Boston State Hospital redevelopment launch

June 24, 2020 at 10:21 a.m.

Gov. Charlie Baker – in Mattapan Tuesday to announce the minority-led redevelopment of the final portion of the former Boston State Hospital plot – was taken to task by a...

A parent group worried about worsening achievement gaps and increasing psychological strain on children forced out of schools by the coronavirus pandemic is pushing Gov. Charlie Baker and state education officials to bring students back into the classroom this fall.

Massachusetts parent group pushes Charlie Baker to get students back to school this fall

June 22, 2020 at 8:20 a.m.

A parent group worried about worsening achievement gaps and increasing psychological strain on children forced out of schools by the coronavirus pandemic is pushing Gov. Charlie Baker and state education...

Massachusetts will allow indoor dining and select beauty services to reopen Monday with restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic, a move that should alleviate some "pent up demand and restlessness," according to one retail expert.

Massachusetts ‘Step 2’ reopening should alleviate some ‘restlessness’, expert says

June 22, 2020 at 8:19 a.m.

Massachusetts will allow indoor dining and select beauty services to reopen Monday with restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic, a move that should alleviate some "pent up demand and restlessness," according...

Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday rolled out a new program to combat food insecurity as he stressed the importance of ongoing efforts to help financially strapped families keep food on their tables during the coronavirus pandemic.

Food insecurity continues to be a major issue in Massachusetts during coronavirus pandemic, Charlie Baker says

June 12, 2020 at 9:16 a.m.

Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday rolled out a new program to combat food insecurity as he stressed the importance of ongoing efforts to help financially strapped families keep food on...

Gov. Charlie Baker said Thursday he intends to file legislation "shortly" to create a certification process for police officers.

Charlie Baker looks to create police certification process in Massachusetts

June 12, 2020 at 9:15 a.m.

Gov. Charlie Baker said Thursday he intends to file legislation "shortly" to create a certification process for police officers.