Boston, MA|News|
Massachusetts County 'At Risk' Of Measles Outbreak: Patch PM
The measles outbreak has been blamed in the anti-vaccination movement.
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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Boston, MA|News|
Logan Third-Worst U.S. Airport: Rankings
A new report ranked the world’s best airports; New York's JFK was ranked worst in the U.S. and Logan Airport wasn't far behind.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
Coyote Pup Rescued By MA State Trooper
A Massachusetts State Police trooper encountered a "frightened" coyote pup near Suffolk Downs.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Another Retail Marijuana Shop Opening Near Boston: Patch PM
Massachusetts' legal marijuana industry continues to grow.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Quincy, MA|News|
Massachusetts Walmarts Raising Tobacco Age
About 25 percent of Massachusetts high schoolers have used tobacco products, according to recent federal data.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|News|
Toxic PFAS Found In 21 Places In Massachusetts
Nearly 200,000 Massachusetts residents have been exposed to toxic PFAS found in drinking water, environmental advocates said.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Tewksbury, MA|News|
Tewksbury To Vote On Repealing Plastic Bag Ban: Patch PM
Tewskbury residents will decide whether to repeal their plastic bag ban tonight, which would be a first in Massachusetts.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Hampton-North Hampton, NH|News|
NH Planet Fitness Gyms Free For Teens This Summer
All 17 New Hampshire Planet Fitness gyms will be free for teens ages 15-18 from May 15 to Sept. 1.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Natick, MA|News|
Beloved MA McDonald's Worker Remembered For Smile: Patch PM
Freia David, shown celebrating her retirement from McDonald's after 32 years, died at 55. She was also a Special Olympian.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Massachusetts Planet Fitness Gyms Free For Teens This Summer
All 69 Massachusetts Planet Fitness gyms will be free for teenagers ages 15 to 18 from May 15 to Sept. 1.
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Boston, MA|News|
Calls For Emergency After Deadly Superbug Found In MA: Patch PM
Candida auris has been detected in 12 states, including Massachusetts.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Call For Emergency As Deadly Superbug Spreads In Northeast
A potentially fatal and antibiotic resistant fungal infection has been confirmed in 12 U.S. states, including Massachusetts.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Mother’s Day 2019: Best Brunch Spot In MA
OpenTable released its rankings of the 100 best brunch spots in the U.S.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Massachusetts Vs. ICE; Dunkin' Ditching Foam; Bank Robber Manhunt
Massachusetts prosecutors argue ICE agents should be banned from local courthouses.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Sharon, MA|News|
Massachusetts Cop Rescues 3 Children, Mother: Patch PM
Sharon police Officer Richard Derry rushed into a home and found a man with a knife attacking a mother as her three children looked on.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Medford, MA|News|
Nancy Pelosi In Massachusetts: Cuts To Child Education 'Dumb'
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Tufts University to advocate for affordable child care.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Manhunt For Somerville Bank Robber: $10K Reward · Patch PM
Somerville police offering a $10K reward for information on fugitive bank robber accused of shooting at officers.
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Boston, MA|News|
Get Measles Vaccine Now, Warns Massachusetts Health Chief
A person contracted the measles in Greater Boston earlier this year and visited local restaurants and a grocery store.
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Boston, MA|News|
Massachusetts Teacher Pay Third-Highest In U.S.: Patch PM
The average Massachusetts teacher earns $80,357.
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Boston, MA|News|
Massachusetts Teacher Pay Third-Highest In U.S.
The average Massachusetts teacher salary is $80,357, according to the National Education Association.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
