Boston, MA|News|
Students Sue UMass Over Coronavirus Vaccination Requirements
Both students say their 14th Amendment rights are being violated because they "have a...fundamental right to refuse medical treatment."
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Boston, MA|News|
Green Line Running Again After Crash That Injured 25
Normal service on the B-branch of the Green Line resumed at 6:20 Saturday morning after Friday night's crash.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Recommends, But Doesn't Order, COVID-19 Precautions: Patch PM
Also: Siblings make Olympic history | Exonerating Salem witch trial victim | MA's best hospitals | Body found next to highway | More
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Boston, MA|News|
Bulger's Partner In Crime Seeking Medical Release From Prison
Stephen “The Rifleman” Flemmi, who has been in prison for 26 years, is seeking compassionate release as his health deteriorates.
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Boston, MA|News|
I-95 Standoff Suspects Sue MA, Judge, Police For $70M: Patch PM
Also: Salmonella recall | 12 firefighters sent to hospital | Prison for ex-cop in eBay case | 1 night, 2 OUIs for Lowell man | More
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Boston, MA|News|
Bridge Repairs Could Take Up To A Year, Cost $1 Million: Patch PM
Also: Banned in Brookline | Dolphin rescues | Beerworks closes | The "most famous band you never heard of" | Woman lands boat on dock | More
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Across Massachusetts|News|
MA Lawmakers Nix Baker's Idea For Two-Month Sales Tax Holiday
The plan would have cost the state an estimated $900 million. For now, shoppers will have to settle for the sales tax weekend on Aug. 14-15.
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Across Massachusetts|News|
MA Seeing More Haze, Unhealthy Air From Wildfires
The state's air quality alert means pollution in the air over Massachusetts has reached unhealthy levels.
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Boston, MA|News|
Indoor Mask Mandates Return To Parts Of Massachusetts: Patch PM
Also: More Newton crimes targeting Asian residents | 2 dogs crash truck into house | North Shore earthquake | More
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Braces For Right-Wing Protest, Counterprotest: Patch PM
Also: Hero cops| Gov. Buzzkill | Another drowning | Black Panther 2 filming in MA | Cop sues department | Bus fight | I-93 update | More
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Boston, MA|News|
Dead Fish, Odor In Charles After Suspected 'Discharge' | Patch PM
Also: Cybercriminals attack cops | Doctors try to reattach car crash victim' s arm | Cape COVID cluster grows | Eat Mass | More
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Across Massachusetts|News|
Is Massachusetts Ready For Nashville Hot Chicken? | Eat Mass
Plus: Openings/Closings | Muffin recall | Rethinking paper bag fees| Cape restaurant owner on rude customers | Upcoming food events | More
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Quincy, MA|News|
Muffins From Stop & Shop, Other MA Stores Part Of Listeria Recall
The voluntary recall affects more than two dozen products sold at 7-Eleven, Stop & Shop, Walmart or Sam's Clubs nationwide.
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Boston, MA|News|
Retired Trooper, Wife Can Be Charged In Teen's Death: Patch PM
Also: Wild fire haze | MA right-wing groups rally | Cape COVID cluster | Town fight over firing | MA couple sues eBay | I-93 Update | More
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Across Massachusetts|News|
When Will Massachusetts Haze From West Coast Wildfires Clear?
A cold front should clear the haze that hung over Massachusetts Tuesday and prompted air quality warnings in most parts of the state.
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Boston, MA|News|
Bridge Repairs Will Last Months, I-93 Reopening Sooner: Patch PM
Also: Latest on I-93 mess | Police Chief on leave after OUI | Pride flags vandalized | Bestiality suspect at large | More
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Across Massachusetts|News|
MA Bill Would Ban Native American Mascots For Public Schools
While some local school boards in Massachusetts have banned the mascots, the new law would ban their use across the state.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Town Reinstates Mask Order After Coronavirus Spike: Patch PM
Also: New law prevents victim deportation | State seal under review | Boat crash victim wanted to open dance studio | More
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Warns Of Mystery Disease Killing Birds On East Coast: Patch PM
Also: Man shoots, kills roommate | COVID-sniffing dogs | Cops on leave after overdosing | Eat Mass | More
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Across Massachusetts|News|
Relief For Some MA Restaurants, But Not Enough For All | Eat Mass
Plus: Openings/Closings | Grocery bills reach new highs | Restaurateur offers rare perk: Paid week off | Diners make Cape servers cry | More
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