Jamestown, RI|News|
Ruggiero: If It's Not Fiber, It's Not Broadband
Rhode Island should issue an RFP to build the "last mile" so everyone can access the state's fiber optic backbone, says Rep. Deb Ruggiero.
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LTE: Pawtucket Mayor Thanks All For Supporting School Upgrades
Mayor Donald Grebien says $38 million from the American Rescue Plan will leverage additional upgrades to the city's public schools.
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Most MA Parents May Pass On Kids' Vaccination: Survey Results
An informal Patch survey showed widespread skepticism of the vaccine for children — and vaccines in general.
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MA Targets Date To Lift All Business Restrictions
Gov. Charlie Baker said businesses can expect to be open with no coronavirus restrictions by Aug. 1 - sooner if vaccination trends continue.
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MA Residents Split On Vaccine Passport Mandate: Survey Results
Just over half of the nearly 4,000 who responded said the state should not require a vaccine passport.
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MA Halts J&J Vaccine Following Federal Recommendation
More than 181,000 — or just over 10 percent of those fully vaccinated in Massachusetts — have received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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These 24 MA Billionaires Are Among Richest In U.S.: Forbes
The Forbes list does not indicate any of the state's billionaires lost any money during the global pandemic. In fact, quite the opposite.
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Northeastern First MA School To Require Vaccinations
The university said students must show proof of a coronavirus vaccination before the first day of class in the fall.
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Kim Janey Running For Mayor Of Boston
The acting mayor made official what was long expected, laying out her platform in a video Tuesday morning.
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RMV Still Can't Inspect Vehicles Following Malware Attack
Applus Technologies, the vendor that runs the RMV's inspection system, said it could be "hours or days" before things are back online.
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Million More In MA Eligible For Coronavirus Vaccine
Monday also marked the return to full-time in-person learning for many elementary students across Massachusetts.
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Red Sox Postpone Opening Day
Fenway Park was set to host fans for the first time since Sept. 29, 2019, but weather is extending the wait another day.
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Man In Library Killing Found Not Guilty By Insanity: Patch PM
Also: Massachusetts is expecting a major boost on the vaccine front next week | A horror movie filmed in the state gets released | More.
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Ex-Police Captain Arrested In OT Fraud Investigation: Patch PM
Also: The robots are coming, the robots are coming! | A lizard's wanderlust brings it to Massachusetts | More.
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Retired Boston Police Captain Charged In OT Fraud Investigation
Richard Evans, 62, of Hanover, is accused of bilking taxpayers out of more than $12,000 by skipping out early on overtime shifts.
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After 'Impending Doom' Warning, CDC Head To Join Baker In Boston
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky will join Gov. Charlie Baker at his Tuesday afternoon news conference at the Hynes Convention Center.
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237-Year-Old College Makes 'Very Painful' Call To Close: Patch PM
Also: The governor's race continues to take shape as state senator considers running | Pooled testing results show few positives | More.
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MA Tax Filing Deadline Expected To Be Pushed Back A Month
State lawmakers said they plan on bringing the filing deadline in line with that of the federal government.
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MA Vaccination Timeline: Everyone Over 16 Eligible By April 19
The state announced the next dates people will be eligible for the coronavirus vaccination.
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MA's Math Problem For Bringing Students, Teachers Back: Patch PM
Also: The Boston Marathon will have runners this fall — 20,000 of them | With St. Patrick's Day on deck, mayor pleads restraint | More.
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