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Sobriety Checkpoints Planned for Labor Day Weekend
If you're planning Labor Day weekend travel, be aware checkpoints are planned in both Middlesex and Worcester counties.

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If you're planning Labor Day weekend travel, be aware checkpoints are planned in both Middlesex and Worcester counties.

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