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Bulger's Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit In 2018 Killing
The lawsuit says the bureau knew Bulger had been labeled a "snitch" and was a potential target by other inmates.
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MA Daylight Savings Bill Languishes As Clocks Fall Back
Clocks "fall back" at 2 a.m. on Sunday as some lawmakers push to keep MA in daylight savings time permanently.
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MA Cannabis Control Commission Delays Vote On Marijuana Delivery
The commission had been set to vote this week on rules that would have allowed cannabis delivery in Massachusetts.
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Boston, MA|News|
Biden Considering Baker For Cabinet Post: Patch PM
Also: Community rallies around tailor facing eviction | State rep's campaign treasurer resigns | Worker survives 40-foot fall | More
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MA Legislature Set To Debate Baker's $46 Billion Budget Proposal
Despite lower tax revenues, Baker is calling for more spending than he did in January, before the coronavirus crisis started.
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Massachusetts Job Growth Slows In Latest Unemployment Report
The state's unemployment rate fell for a third straight month in September, but the latest report shows some troubling signs.
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Experts At A Loss To Explain MA's High Coronavirus Death Rate
Experts can't pinpoint the reason why the state had more coronavirus deaths in September than New York and New Jersey combined.
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The Massachusetts Budget Picture Is Bad, And Getting Worse
Economists warned state lawmakers that tax collections could be 12 percent below projections for the fiscal year that started July 1.
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Boston, MA|News|
Armed Militias And Poll Watchers: Know The Laws In Massachusetts
After the president called for supporters to watch election polls for fraud, an institute at Georgetown Law wants voters to know the laws.
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CDC Stresses Vaccines As Massachusetts Enters Flu Season
With no end in sight to the coronavirus pandemic, experts say flu shots will reduce strain on health care providers this season.
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MA Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference
The helpers are the people who make life better. Nominate your Local Heroes to give them the recognition they deserve, presented by Ring.
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MA Moves Ahead With Coronavirus Reopening: What You Need To Know
Even as the state sees a surge in new coronavirus cases, most Massachusetts communities will move to the next reopening phase this week.
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Coronavirus Outbreaks Surge At Massachusetts Jails
The state's jails had the virus under control until outbreaks at jails in Plymouth and Essex counties.
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Race-Baiting Robocall Targets Massachusetts State Rep: Patch PM
Also: Metrowest brothels | Woman arrested in fatal hit-and-run | Another Boston Sports Club closes without warning | More
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Most MA Hotels Will Close Without Government Bailout: Report
The American Hotel & Lodging Association says tens of thousands of more lodging industry jobs will be lost without government help.
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Boston, MA|News|
How Massachusetts Spent $1.1 Billion On Its Coronavirus Response
A report shows how the state government has spent $1.1 billion that had been set aside for the coronavirus pandemic in Massachusetts.
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Coronavirus Surge May Force MA To Return To Full Shutdown: ER Doc
Jeremy Faust, who published excess mortality reports earlier in the pandemic, called on Gov. Charlie Baker to end indoor dining.
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Braintree, MA|News|
Friday The 13th Turns 40: Massachusetts Theaters Host Screenings
Jason Voorhees returns to terrorize the campers of Camp Crystal Lake at select theaters in greater Boston.
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Boston, MA|News|
Red Sox Not Asking Manager Back After Dismal 2020 Season
In a statement released before the start of Sunday's season finale, the team said it would begin looking for a new manager "immediately."
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MA Health Officials On Guard As Coronavirus Case Count Creeps Up
On the eve of a plan to ease restaurant restrictions, officials said some of the increase can be attributed to more testing at colleges.
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