Danvers, MA|News|
GE Aviation Laying Off 10% Of Workers In Coronavirus Slowdown
The company has 2,600 workers at its plant in Lynn, as well as a location in Hooksett, NH.
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Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead Closes Basketball Courts To Slow Coronavirus Spread
DPW vehicles will be parked on the courts as Marblehead tries to limit the spread of the new coronavirus.
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Peabody, MA|News|
MA School Comissioner: Coronavirus Closures May Go Past April 7
MA Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Jeffrey C. Riley told superintendents schools are unlikely to reopen on April 7.
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Salem, MA|News|
More Coronavirus Testing, More Massachusetts Cases
There were 112 new COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts Saturday, bringing the state's total to 525.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Coronavirus: Army Engineers May Help Expand Hospital Capacity
Gov. Charlie Baker also said the state will open 300 emergency childcare centers across the state for critical workers.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
MA Coronavirus: Towns Can Delay Local Elections
In addition to postponing special Senate elections, local governments will be able to postpone municipal elections.
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Salem, MA|News|
Turner's Seafood Closes Salem Store, Keeps Melrose Open
The restaurant said it will soon add online ordering and delivery from its Melrose location.
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Cranston, RI|News|
RI Governor: No Plans To Order Shelter In Place
Gov. Gina Raimondo also gave restaurants the green light to begin selling takeout alcohol and signed an executive order on gun permits.
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Brockton, MA|News|
Massachusetts Inmate Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The inmate and his cellmate, who has not shown COVID-19 symptoms, have been isolated from each other and the rest of the population.
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Boston, MA|News|
Bruins Are Last NHL Team To Say They Will Pay Part-Time Workers
The team's ownership group is setting up a $1.5 million fund to pay employees who have not been able to work since NHL games were suspended.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Coronavirus: City Has First Confirmed Case
The Peabody Health Department is in frequent contact with the patient, who is following isolation protocols.
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Salem, MA|News|
Salem Coronavirus: First Three Residents Test Positive
The Salem health department is working to identify and contact people who may have had contact with the patients.
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Beverly, MA|News|
MA Coronavirus: More Than 17,000 Hotel Jobs Already Lost
"The bleeding isn't stopping," the Massachusetts Lodging Association said as it asked for government aid.
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Beverly, MA|News|
MA Coronavirus: Grocery Stores Want Plastic Bag Ban Ended
The Massachusetts Food Administration is asking Gov. Baker to temporarily suspend local bans on single-use, plastic grocery bags.
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Salem, MA|News|
Essex County DA: No Greater Coronavirus Risk For Inmates
Essex County District Attorney Jonathan Blidgett said his office will consider releases on a case-by-case basis.
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Salem, MA|News|
1 In 5 Boston-Area Workers Vulnerable In Coronavirus Downturn
Workers in some industries are being hit sooner and harder than others in the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Salem, MA|News|
Salem Coronavirus: Library Stops Lending Books
The Salem Public Library had been offering curbside checkout of books and other library materials.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Names New Superintendent
The Peabody school committee chose an outside candidate over Assistant Superintendent Christopher Lord, who was also a finalist.
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Salem, MA|News|
MA Coronavirus: State Suspends Bottle Bill
Retailers will not be required to accept bottle returns to help limit the spread of coronavirus.
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Salem, MA|News|
City Officials Plan South Salem MBTA Commuter Rail Stop
"The stop will "improve public access and lessen traffic congestion on our major corridors," Mayor Kim Driscoll said.
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