Boston, MA|News|
This Article Is Wicked Interesting | Only In Massachusetts
The natural follow-up for a column on "Why do Bostonians drop their R's?" is to ask "Why we use the word 'wicked' as a synonym for 'very'?"
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MA 'Jeopardy!' Champ Says He Didn't Flash Supremacist Hand Symbol
Kelly Donohue of Winthrop says he was signaling his third day on the show, not flashing a hand signal symbolizing "white power."
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Across Massachusetts|News|
Massachusetts Hospital Safety Grades 2021: The Best And The Worst
Safety grades by the health care watchdog group Leapfrog show how hospitals in Massachusetts responded to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Boston, MA|News|
Not All MA Towns Will Follow State's Reopening Timeline: Patch PM
Also: Somerville bans police tear gas use | Voters: Keep 'Warrior' mascot | Thieves target Prius parts | Court upholds racism verdict | More
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Canton, MA|News|
Dunkin' Plans To Reopen Most Store Dining Rooms By Summer
A year after the pandemic forced it to temporarily close 1,200 stores, Canton-based Dunkin is eyeing a full return to normal operations.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Lifting All Biz Restrictions August 1 Or Sooner: Patch PM
Also: Police shoot, kill murder suspect | Blind, deaf dog home safe | MA high schools reopening | Bear in the 'burbs | More
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Boston, MA|News|
Why Do Bostonians Drop Their Rs? | Only In Massachusetts
We started dropping our Rs long before there were cahs to pahk in Hahvahd Yahd.
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Across Massachusetts|News|
MA Keeps House Seats As Census Releases 2020 Count
The number of seats in the House of Representatives remained the same in all six New England states.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Keeps House Seats As Census Releases 2020 Count: Patch PM
Also: Talks resume in hospital strike | Summer worker shortage | Triple stabbing | Baker pushes road safety reform | More
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Boston, MA|News|
Rescheduled Fenway Concert Lineup Includes Aerosmith, NKOTB, Gaga
The Red Sox stressed the shows may need to rescheduled again if there is a resurgence of COVID-19 cases.
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Boston, MA|News|
Good News In MA's Coronavirus Fight | The HUB
Also: Boston lawyers make bank | Perks for shoppers who keep it local | Commercial real estate market high on legal cannabis | More.
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Boston, MA|News|
Baker: Every MA Resident Can Get Vaccine By Late June | Patch PM
Also: Gun (store) fight | Disgraced cop dies | Police apologize for Facebook post | No injuries after explosive gender reveal party | More
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Boston, MA|News|
Severe Storms In MA Could Produce 'Spin-Up" Tornado: Patch PM
Also: Police shoot suspect | Daring rescue off Cape Cod | WW II grenade in backyard | Firefighter assaulted | Frappe or milkshake? | More
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Boston, MA|News|
Only In Massachusetts: Why Is A Milkshake Called A Frappe?
In Massachusetts, milkshakes are still milkshakes but when you add ice cream, it becomes a frappe (which rhymes with flap, not flambe).
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Boston, MA|News|
Chauvin Guilty, Easing Fears Of Protests In MA, Boston
Boston and Massachusetts State Police remained on alert following the jury’s verdict Tuesday afternoon.
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Boston, MA|News|
Massachusetts Moves To Ban Assault Weapon Manufacturing: Patch PM
Also: Airport defends tone-deaf tweet | Sex assault suspect surrenders |Flasher in Framingham | Local vets on Afghanistan pullout | More
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Boston, MA|News|
Doctor Wants Massachusetts To End Outdoor Mask Mandates: Patch PM
Also: 3 accused of Newton burglary spree | MA split on vaccine passports | Gun store protest | "Wunderkid" mayor on trial: More
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Boston, MA|News|
Doctor Says It's Time To Ease Outdoor Mask Orders In MA
But Dr. Paul Sax of Brigham and Women’s Hospital says we should still carry one when we go for a walk for unexpected detours indoors.
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Boston, MA|News|
Massachusetts Gets 'D' In Tax Friendliness: Patch PM
Also: DA drops charges against teacher | Hit-and-run suspect surrenders | Unemployment at lowest rate of pandemic | Snow job | More
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Boston, MA|News|
Massachusetts Gets 'D' In Tax Friendliness: Report
A report released Friday says the state's taxes could have broad implications as people rethink where they live after the pandemic ends.
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