Boston, MA|News|
MA Loses Progress As Unemployment Rate Back Above U.S. Average
The state's unemployment rate in December increased to 7.4 percent, higher than the national mark after finally closing the gap in November.
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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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Boston, MA|News|
Barbara Erickson, Groundbreaking Leader Of The Trustees, Dies
Erickson, president and CEO of The Trustees of Reservation, died after a years-long battle with a rare form of cancer. She was 42.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose's Positive Test Rate Plummeting As COVID Numbers Improve
Still, there have been 207 cases confirmed the past two weeks, bringing the city's total from to 1,427.
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Boston, MA|News|
1,900 Coronavirus Vaccines Spoiled In Boston VA Freezer Mishap
A freezer's loose plug cost the VA Medical Center in Jamaica Plain 1,900 doses of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine.
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Boston, MA|News|
Salem Defense Lawyer Held Without Bail On Rape Charge
Gary Zerola, of Salem, had been charged with four sex offenses before his latest arrest.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Lifting Stay-At-Home Advisory, Early Business Closures
Gov. Charlie Baker said it's "OK to start a gradual easing of restrictions," though many will remain through the near future.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Transportation Head Chosen By Biden For Federal Post
Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack is heading to Washington to serve as the Federal Highway Administration deputy administrator.
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Melrose|News|
Brodeur Forming DEI Task Force To Have Say In City Policy
The task force is one of several anticipated steps the city is taking in 2021 to address DEI issues.
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Boston, MA|News|
Friendly's Sold To Group Aimed At 'Reinvigorating' Flailing Chain
The new owners say they plan on keeping all 130 remaining Friendly's locations open, while adding new menu options and ice cream flavors.
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Boston, MA|News|
School's 'Vibrant' Therapist Remembered After Slaying: Patch PM
Also: Two Wenham selectmen resign amid discrimination complaint | Stephen Colbert jokes about Wayland's potato mystery | More.
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Melrose|News|
Santa Fe Burrito Coming To Melrose's Main Street
The former Papa Gino's building will be getting downtown's third Mexican restaurant in just a few blocks.
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Boston, MA|News|
State Confirms Second Case Of New COVID-19 Variant
There wasn't much information given about the newest case of the more contagious strain of the coronavirus.
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Cranston, RI|News|
RI Schools Can Begin Most Winter Sports With Some New Rules
Low- and moderate-risk sports, including indoor track and field, basketball, hockey, gymnastics and swimming, can begin playing games.
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Boston, MA|News|
Fenway Park To Become Mass Vaccination Site
The home of the Red Sox will vaccinate up to 500 people per day at first.
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Boston, MA|News|
South Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade Canceled — Again
Last year's cancelation came when there were 41 confirmed coronavirus. Tuesday's announcement comes after more than 450,000 confirmed cases.
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Boston, MA|News|
New School Rules Go Into Effect As MA Aims To Boost Live Learning
The state is requiring a minimum amount of live and synchronous instruction districts must provide for hybrid and remote models.
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Boston, MA|News|
Available Doses Not Keeping Up With Vaccination Plan: Patch PM
Also: Boston officer under investigation for tweets, possible role in Capitol riot: I-Team | Potato mystery confounds librarians | More.
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Boston, MA|News|
Massachusetts No Longer Requiring Student Flu Shots
State public health officials are reversing course on the mandate, citing a mild flu season and a focus on vaccinating against COVID-19.
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Melrose|News|
School Committee Member Jen Razi-Thomas Talks Schools: PatchChats
School Committee Member Jen Razi-Thomas talks about what the School Committee does in Melrose, teaching in a pandemic, testing and more.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Sees Some Improvement, Drops From Red Classification
Coronavirus cases continue to mount, but the positive test rate has dipped back below 5 percent.
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