Boston, MA|News|
MA Lawmaker Reintroduces Sports Betting Bill
A prior version of the bill passed the House but died when the Senate failed to vote on it before the end of the last legislative session.
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Boston, MA|News|
Amid Pandemic, Flu Cases Remain Unusually Low In Massachusetts
As our attention remains mostly on the coronavirus, seasonal influenza cases are down significantly in all parts of the country.
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Boston, MA|News|
Former Eligible Bachelor Who Had Been On The Run Surrenders
Gary Zerola, a 49-year-old attorney, has been accused — but not convicted of —sex offenses on four prior occasions.
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Braintree, MA|News|
Obituary: Phyllis A. Della Porta, 84, of Whitman
Phyllis A. Della Porta grew up in Dorchester before moving to Randolph to raise her family.
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Malden, MA|News|
MA Hate Group Founder No Longer Lives In Malden: Police Chief
Chris Hood grew up in Malden and founded NSC-131, a hate group that participated in this week's Capitol Hill riot.
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Malden, MA|News|
Massachusetts Hate Group Had Role In Capitol Hill Riot
Founded by a former Malden man in 2019, NSC-131 has chapters around the world.
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Boston, MA|News|
Massachusetts Has The Safest Drivers: Study
It's time to retire that old saw about bad Boston drivers, according to a study released this month by AutoInsurance.org.
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Boston, MA|News|
2021 Guide To Meteor Showers, Supermoons, Eclipses In MA
The Quadrantid meteor shower kicks off 2021, which also features three supermoons, a “real” blue moon, and solar and lunar eclipses.
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Boston, MA|News|
Some Favorite Massachusetts Restaurants Closed For Good In 2020
Some of these restaurants had been fixtures in Massachusetts for decades. Then the coronavirus pandemic happened.
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Boston, MA|News|
No Boston Marathon Date Announcement Until Early 2021: Officials
The Boston Athletic Association is considering a reduced field and weekend date for the 2021 Boston Marathon.
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Boston, MA|News|
Santa Tracker 2020: When St. Nick Arrives In Massachusetts
While you celebrate Christmas at home, see when Santa Claus and his reindeer are scheduled to arrive in Massachusetts.
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Woburn, MA|News|
300,000 Dead: The Stories Of Those We Lost To Coronavirus
It's an impossible number, but those who died were more than a statistic. They were parents, coaches, nurses, teachers, mentors and friends.
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Cambridge, MA|News|
Legal Sea Foods Founding Family Selling Iconic MA Chain
CEO Roger Berkowitz, whose family opened the first Legal Sea Foods restaurant in 1968, could finalize the deal as early as Monday.
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Boston, MA|News|
Final Snowfall Totals For Massachusetts Towns: Patch PM
Also: Attleboro hate crimes | Search for missing person back on after snowstorm | Meeting Zoom-bombed with racist message | More.
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Boston, MA|News|
300,000 Dead: Remembering Those We Lost To Coronavirus
Here at Patch, we know your friends, families and loved ones are more than numbers. We want to help you share their stories.
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Providence, RI|News|
300,000 Dead: Remembering Those We Lost To Coronavirus
Here at Patch, we know your friends, families and loved ones are more than numbers. We want to help you share their stories.
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Concord, NH|News|
300,000 Dead: Remembering Those We Lost To Coronavirus
Here at Patch, we know your friends, families and loved ones are more than numbers. We want to help you share their stories.
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Boston, MA|News|
Feds Cut MA Coronavirus Vaccine Shipment By 20 Percent
The Massachusetts Command Center said it is trying to get an explanation from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention.
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Boston, MA|News|
Congress Nears Stimulus Deal: What That Means For Massachusetts
Congress has vowed not to go home before approving a nearly $900 billion stimulus. Here’s how it could help people in Massachusetts.
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Boston, MA|News|
How To Have A Very Merry Safe Christmas In Massachusetts
Public health officials are calling on Americans to stay home this Christmas. If you can’t, here are a few tips to enjoy the holiday safely.
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