Across Massachusetts|News|
Small Business Saturday 2021: Massachusetts Holiday Gift Guide
Whether they're Massachusetts themed or made in Massachusetts, we have recommendations for everyone on your gift buying list.
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I am Patch's editor for Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Before joining Patch in 2017, I worked for the Boston Globe, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, the Dow Jones News Service and the Old Colony Memorial in Plymouth.
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Across Massachusetts|News|
Christmas Tree Shortage In Massachusetts Means Buyers Can't Wait
It's going to be harder than ever to find the perfect Christmas tree in Massachusetts this year, and, when you do, expect to pay more.
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Boston, MA|News|
Parole Advocate Surrenders On Parole Violation, Stabbing Charges
Joseph Irizarry Sr., 41, of Dorchester, was paroled last year after serving a prison sentence for a second-degree murder conviction.
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Andover, MA|News|
Andover's Shawsheen Lunceonette Sets Grand Reopening Date
The popular breakfast and lunch spot in Andover has been closed since longtime owners Brian and Amy Guay retired in August.
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Across Massachusetts|News|
Trying To Schedule A COVID-19 Vaccination In MA? Good Luck
The state says it has plenty of doses, but pharmacy customers report scheduling headaches and unexplained appointment cancellations.
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Across Massachusetts|News|
MA Hospitals Told To Reduce Elective Surgeries As Cases Surge
The guidance from the state Department of Public Health comes as COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise.
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Boston, MA|News|
Thanksgiving Travel: Best, Worst Times To Hit The Road | Patch PM
Also: Bomb squad in Mansfield | Suspicious fires on Cape | No elevated cancer risk at plant | Car crashes into restaurant | More
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Across Massachusetts|News|
Best Holiday Lights In America May Be In Massachusetts: Enter
Patch is on the hunt for the Best Holiday Lights In America, and we have a hunch they may be here in Massachusetts.
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Across Massachusetts|News|
Small Business Saturday 2021: ‘Shop Small’ In Massachusetts
Small Business Saturday has never been more important as Massachusetts small businesses pull themselves out of the pandemic.
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Mansfield, MA|News|
One Arrested After Fire At Suspected Mansfield Meth Lab
While the fire was quickly put out, firefighters found "what appeared to be chemicals used in the manufacturing of unlawful narcotics."
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Boston, MA|News|
U.S. Rep, High-Ranking Democrat, Selling MA Home: Patch PM
Also: Afghan refugees try to flee to MA | More Rittenhouse reaction in MA | Convicted killer gets life | Holiday travel guide | More
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Politicians: Justice Failed In Rittenhouse Verdict | Patch PM
Also: Not guilty plea in boat crash death | Amazon Fresh opening first MA location | 2nd swastika found in school | Standoff ends | More
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Westwood, MA|News|
5 Injured After Ambulance, Truck Crash On I-95 In Westwood
Police have called for at least one helicopter to airlift victims from the crash scene near exit 29B on the southbound side of the highway.
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Boston, MA|News|
Cop On Leave After Video Shows Him Kneeling On Student: Patch PM
Also: Boom rattles western suburbs | Danvers plans vigil | Election 'sabotage' accusations | Danvers plans vigil | $174K pot find | More
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Across Massachusetts|News|
Spinach Sold In MA Linked To E.Coli Outbreak
The CDC says "the true number of sick people in an outbreak is likely much higher" than the 10 cases reported in seven Midwestern states.
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Woonsocket, RI|News|
CVS Closing 900 Stores Over Next 3 Years
The Rhode Island-based company did not say which stores be targeted when it begins closures next year.
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Boston, MA|News|
Town 'Traumatized' In Wake Of H.S. Hockey Team Scandal: Patch PM
Also: Kindergarten quarantine | Man pees on bus passenger | Bullet on school bus | Vote tallies go missing | Somerville Sparkles | More
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Boston, MA|News|
Police: Woman Pulls Machete On Cabbie Over $22 Fare | Patch PM
Also: Suspect dead in murder-suicide attempt | Woman fires gun in Wal-Mart | Puppy scam | Racist graffiti in Marblehead | More
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Across Massachusetts|News|
Are You Smarter Than A 10th Grader? Find Out With MCAS Questions
Massachusetts public school students are taking the MCAS exams this month. Here are some sample questions from the all-important test.
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Boston, MA|News|
Massachusetts Schools Respond To Reports Of Racism: Patch PM
Also: Good Samaritan assaulted | Suspect hides on restaurant roof | Julio Lugo dead at 45 | Cop on leave after OUI arrest | More
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