Boston|News|
Boston Schools To Stop Requiring Masks Starting Monday
Students and staff at Boston Public Schools will no longer be required to mask up beginning next week.
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Boston|News|
Massachusetts Senate Eyes Landmark Voting Reform
The VOTES Act would make permanent the popular mail-in and early voting options used in 2020.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Opioid Deaths In Massachusetts Increased In 2021
More than 2,000 people died from opioid-related overdoses in Massachusetts in 2021, an 8.8 percent increase from 2020.
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Burlington, MA|News|
StoryWalk Returns To Burlington Mall
With different book selections each month, the Burlington Public Library's StoryWalk is open now through October.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Data Breach At MA Health Facilities Poses Security Threat To Millions
Shields Health Care is investigating a March incident that may have affected millions of patients across Massachusetts and beyond.
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Brockton, MA|News|
One Killed In Shooting Near Brockton Dunkin'
Massachusetts State Police and Brockton Police are investigating the deadly incident that happened Tuesday night. No arrests have been made.
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Boston|News|
Massachusetts Gets Over $59 Million To Support Education, Baby Formula
AmeriCorps awarded grants to 23 organizations that focus on conservation, housing and more across the Commonwealth.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Opening Doors Festival Kicks Off Saturday
Local musicians including the Boston City Singers, Reggie Harris and Alastair Moock will perform at the free, all-ages event.
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Hingham, MA|News|
Hingham Police Welcome Full-Time Crisis Response Clinician
In her new role for the police department, Aileen Walsh will respond to calls and train officers on how to handle mental health crises.
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Boston|News|
Search For New Head Coach Is On After Bruins Fire Cassidy
GM Don Sweeney made the "very, very difficult decision" to relieve Bruce Cassidy of his duties as head coach, the team said Monday night.
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Nashua, NH|News|
Nashua Police Investigating Homicide At Apartment Complex
The early-morning incident appears to have been a stabbing, according to fire dispatch.
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Boston|News|
Boston Breaks Ground On Better Bike Project
Construction began Monday on Massachusetts Avenue to add a two-way protected bike lane, new crosswalks and more.
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Cranston, RI|News|
Cranston Bank Robbery Suspect Identified
Police issued a warrant Monday for the arrest of Bentley Jeremy, accused of robbing Washington Trust Bank on Saturday.
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Across Rhode Island, RI|News|
Letter To The Editor: RI must address PFAS
Rhode Island Representatives Speakman and Cortvriend call for the passing of several bills that would limit exposure to "forever chemicals."
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Across Rhode Island, RI|News|
Gas Prices Climb As High As $5 Per Gallon In RI
As the national average for a gallon of gas hits $4.86, Rhode Island drivers are already paying an average of $4.94.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Who's Getting $500 Payments This Month In MA?
Around 300,000 essential workers in Massachusetts will get a check for $500 in June. Check to see if you're eligible here.
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Tewksbury, MA|News|
Roads Closed In 3 Merrimack Valley Towns Due To Water Main Breaks
More than 100 houses are without water in Tewksbury, Lawrence and Methuen after "major" water main breaks, police said.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden High Gets Teen Health Center
The center's services are available to all students ages 12 to 24, regardless of insurance coverage, immigration status or ability to pay.
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Salem, NH|News|
NH, MA Donut Shops Robbed On National Donut Day
A suspect took advantage of National Donut Day by hitting Honey Dew and multiple donut shops around the area.
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Cambridge, MA|News|
New Night Shift Beer Garden Comes To Kendall Square
Cambridge finally has a beer garden, with weekly cornhole and bocce tournaments, as well as live music every Friday night.
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