Newport, RI|News|
RI Sets New Daily Coronavirus High; Passes 30K Cases In Total
There were four more deaths and a 3.2 percent positive test rate Thursday, state public health officials said.
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Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
- 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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Providence, RI|News|
4 RI Restaurants Fined, Closed For Coronavirus Violations: State
The violations ranged from keeping bars open past 11 p.m. to employees not wearing masks, officials said.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose's Positive Test Rate Nears 1 Percent As Numbers Climb
The city remained in the yellow lower-risk zone, but moved closer to meeting the threshold for the red high-risk zone.
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Boston, MA|News|
Ed Markey, Kevin O'Connor Making U.S. Senate Race Easy For Voters
Unlike U.S. Sen. Ed Markey's much-followed primary against U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy, this race features two distinctly different candidates.
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Boston, MA|News|
Massachusetts Suspends Hockey For 2 Weeks Following COVID Spread
Indoor ice facilities are barred from hosting games or practice through Nov 6.
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Newport, RI|News|
Nearly 400 More Rhode Island Coronavirus Cases
The Department of Health reported four more deaths and a 2.7 percent positive test rate Wednesday.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston School Committee Chair Resigns After Mocking Names
Michael Loconto was heard making a remark following the reading of some Asian names ahead of those people speaking in public comment.
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Melrose|News|
Voke School Committee Candidate's Residency Claims To Be Reviewed
Andrew White already told Patch he was withdrawing from the race shortly after allegations about a false residency were published.
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Newport, RI|News|
5 'Pay-For-Play' Local RI News Sites ID'd In Times Report
The Providence Reporter. The South County Times. Ocean State Today. They are part of a sprawling network of local journalism lookalikes.
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Boston, MA|News|
Police Investigating Deadly Jamaica Plain Shooting
Police said a man in his 40s was shot to death on Parker Street.
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Boston, MA|News|
16 Pay-For-Play Local MA News Sites ID'd In NYT Report
The Metro West Times. The Plymouth Reporter. The North Boston News. They are part of a sprawling network of local journalism lookalikes.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Voters Making Their Voice Heard
More than 6,500 ballots had been cast as of Monday evening, a number that has only increased in the days since.
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Boston, MA|News|
Salem Hopes To Scare Away Visitors With Restrictions: Patch PM
Also: State's largest school district suspends in-person learning | Going beyond Worcester? MassDOT reveals East-West Rail proposals | More
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston Students Won't Be Back Until COVID Numbers Start Improving
Students will remain in remote learning until there are two weeks of falling infection rates, the city said.
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Boston, MA|News|
Girl, 11, Fights Off Would-Be Kidnappers | Patch PM
Also: Woman charged with attacking Vietnam Vet Trump supporter | Early, mail-in voting proving big hit | More.
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Melrose|News|
Map Of Melrose's 'Rise Of The Pumpkin People' Tour
Here's where to catch some of the best decorations in Melrose.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Coronavirus Vaccine: State Expects 20K-60K Doses At First
Massachusetts detailed preliminary plans on how to distribute a coronavirus vaccine and who would be first in line to receive it.
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Melrose|News|
This Week In Melrose: What You Need To Know
The start of school, early voting and halloween highlight a busy week in Melrose. Plus, see what meetings and events are planned this week.
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Boston, MA|News|
Local News Anchor Fired For Appearing In Netflix Comedy: Patch PM
Also: Shop owner faces uncertainty as eviction ban expires | Patriots have at least one more coronavirus case | More.
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Salem, MA|News|
Local News Anchor Fired For Appearing In Sandler's Salem Comedy
Alaina Pinto, formerly of WHDH News, said she was fired for violating her contract after a brief appearance in Netflix's "Hubie Halloween."
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