Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
Great White Sharks Force 3 MA Beaches To Close: Patch PM
Last summer saw the first fatal great white shark attack in Massachusetts since 1936.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
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I'm a national news writer for Patch. I grew up in Massachusetts outside Boston and started my journalism career at 19 when I earned an internship in The Boston Globe sports department. I graduated from Boston University in 2007 and became a reporter at Foster's Daily Democrat in New Hampshire before joining Patch in 2010. I've covered three New Hampshire presidential primaries and won awards for environmental reporting and Sunday staff excellence from the New England Newspaper & Press Association. I live in Maine's Midcoast with my girlfriend Julia and too many animals to list here.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Patch Originals: City 'Irresponsible' · Boy's Wish Granted
Residents turn to Patch when a disaster makes their homes unlivable; local police make a boy's wish come true; woman goes out laughing.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Boston To 'Protect' Immigrants If ICE Raids Happen: Patch PM
Boston was labeled a sanctuary city by the Trump administration but is apparently not a target in this weekend's raids across the U.S.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
More Great White Shark Sightings Off Massachusetts: Patch PM
Two great white sharks were caught on video tussling in Cape Cod waters; such sightings are on the rise.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Patch Originals: Illegal Police Search; The Unclaimed Dead
Massachusetts funeral home struggles to identify relatives of the unclaimed dead; police settle illegal search case for $25K; more.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Lost Dog Reports Spike With July Fourth Fireworks: Patch PM
Massachusetts animal shelters expect to see infux of lost dogs scared off by fireworks.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
RI Ranked Among Least Patriotic States In America
A new survey found Rhode Island residents have one of the lowest average military enlistees.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
NH Ranked Most Patriotic State In America
A new survey found New Hampshire residents are the most civically engaged in the country.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
Drowning In MA: It Doesn’t Look Like You Think It Does
As Bay Staters head to the water this Fourth of July, it’s important to recognize the signs of drowning, which may not be what you think.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Patch Originals: Teen Mourned · Wayfair Walkout · Sewage Disaster
A look at some of the best original Patch reporting in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island recently.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Help This Desperate Newton Man Get His Wife's Bike Back: PatchPM
Massachusetts' top stories of the day: city bans facial recognition technology; Jackie Kennedy Onassis's $65 million home hits market; more.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Boston Straight Pride Parade Approved: Patch PM
Massachusetts' top stories today also included a walkout by Wayfair workers and the resignation of a top state official amid controversy.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
David Ortiz Out Of Intensive Care Unit After Shooting
David Ortiz shooting update: The Red Sox icon continues to recover at Mass. General Hospital after he was shot in the Dominican Republic.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Patch Originals: Pride Flag Flap; School Crisis; Finding Home
A look at some of the best original Patch reporting in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island recently.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
Massachusetts Powerlifter Sets 2 World Records: Patch PM
Also: Massachusetts approves another marijuana shop; shark bite medical kit added to Cape Cod Beach; Red Line update; more.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Minimum-Wage NH Worker Must Work 128 Hours To Afford Rent: Report
A survey found a New Hampshire resident making minimum wage must work 128 hours a week to afford an average two-bedroom apartment.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Minimum-Wage RI Worker Must Work 79 Hours To Afford Rent: Report
A survey found a renter making minimum wage must work 79 hours a week to afford an average two-bedroom apartment.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
You Must Earn $88K To Afford Average Boston Rent: Study
A survey found a renter would have to work 3.5 full-time jobs making minimum wage to afford to live in Boston.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
MA Restaurant Asked To Remove Gay Pride Flag: Patch PM
A Massachusetts tiki bar said it received a letter asking it to take down a gay pride flag. The restaurant refused.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Avon-Avon Lake, OH|News|
Avon Lake Bicyclist Dies After Hit-And-Run; Driver Arrested: PD
Avon Lake police said Sharan Carr was intoxicated when she struck a bicyclist on Lake Road and drove off.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
