Melrose|News|
Melrose Teachers President: Vaccine Is Good, But 'Not A Panacea'
Melrose Education Association President Lisa Donovan said 6 feet of distance in class needs to continue even after teachers are vaccinated.
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- Melrose, MA
Mike joined Patch in 2016 after eight years at The Boston Globe. He managed and directed news coverage in Southern New England before moving to the Product Team. Tell me how we can make Patch better at mike.carraggi@patch.com.
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Cranston, RI|News|
RI's Teacher Vaccination Plan Could Come Tuesday
Gov. McKee is holding a news conference at 11:30 a.m. to talk about the plan to vaccinate teachers, school staff and childcare workers.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
District Asks For Volunteer Help In Reopening Schools | Patch PM
Also: Local lawmakers reach deal on COVID recovery bill | Fundraiser after teen killed in crash | More.
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Cranston, RI|News|
Walgreens Adds RI Teachers Back To Vaccine Eligibility List
The pharmacy chain apologized for the confusion following the removal of some groups from its eligibility list.
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Westford, MA|News|
I-495 Crash Cleared After Lanes In Both Directions Closed
There was heavy traffic approaching the scene in both directions, particularly northbound.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Officer Promoted To Sergeant
Niklaus MacIntosh, born and raised in Melrose, has been with the force since 2014.
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Boston, MA|News|
Cats Of The Month: Patches and Chunky Will Brighten Your Spring!
Patches and Chunky are looking for loving new homes.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Memorial Day: Honoring Veterans
This Memorial Day, honor a special veteran in your life by adding his or her name to our Vietnam Veterans’ Reflection Area.
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Andover, MA|News|
Body Recovered From Merrimack River In Andover
Authorities are investigating the identity of the male body found Sunday.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Squeeze Play: Red Sox Bump Vaccine Site From Fenway | Patch PM
Also: Grand jury looks into Peabody High sex abuse allegations | Scammers forced to pay up | Cape Coast Guard comes through | More.
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Boston, MA|News|
Squeeze Play: Red Sox Bump Vaccine Site From Fenway
The Fenway Park mass vaccination site will move to the Hynes Convention Center before the baseball season begins.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Couple Who Scammed Elderly Must Pay $145K
The couple ran a scheme that convinced people their computers had tech problems, "fixed" the bogus issues, then charged for a subscription.
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Boston, MA|News|
Increased Vaccine Eligibility Means More Appointment Stress In MA
The state only made 12,000 new appointments available Thursday, a day after saying all teachers could get the vaccine next week.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Back To School? Classroom Returns Take Big Step Forward: Patch PM
Also: A parking garage stairwell collapse killed one worker and injured another | Worcester could expel police from schools | More.
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Boston, MA|News|
Aggressively Flirtatious 'Satan' Kicked Off Orange Line: PD
What one MBTA rider guy claimed was a pickup attempt was actually (shocker) pretty harassing, police said.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Schools Testing Program Gets State Extension
The pooled testing program, which has returned negative results in all 191 samples so far, will be state-funded for three extra weeks.
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Cambridge, MA|News|
1 Dead In Stairwell Collapse At Cambridge Garage
Another worker was critically injured when the stairwell they were working on collapsed on them.
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Cranston, RI|News|
Rhode Island Teachers Eligible For Coronavirus Vaccine At CVS
Educators are eligible at the pharmacy due to President Joe Biden's directive.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Will Open Coronavirus Vaccine Appointments To Educators
Gov. Charlie Baker says educators will have access to state vaccine sites next week. CVS is allowing teachers to make appointments now.
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Boston, MA|News|
Mother Accused Of Leaving Newborn In Trash Held On $100K Bail
The woman, who prosecutors said struggles with mental health, allegedly left her child in the trash behind a restaurant.
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