Medford, MA|News|
2 Cats Looking For Loving Homes: Kitties Of The Month
Bolton and Chore are just two of the deserving pets awaiting adoption.
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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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Melrose|News|
More Melrose Students Can Begin School In-Person In September
Superintendent Julie Kukenberger said she's concerned about a wave of recent withdrawals from Melrose Public Schools.
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Melrose|News|
Delay Of Game: Melrose Fall Sports Still Up In Air
Low-risk school districts starting fully remote must receive School Committee approval to play in the regularly scheduled fall season.
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Melrose|News|
Some Melrose Power Outages Will Stretch Into Morning
A wicked thunderstorm knocked out power for more than 5,700 households in Melrose.
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Boston, MA|News|
Lori Loughlin, Mossimo Giannulli Sentenced To Prison: Patch PM
Also: Boston Public Schools beginning year fully remote | Encore Casino enacts new safety measures after hectic week | More.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston Public Schools Beginning Year Fully Remote
The city intends on bringing students back to class two days a week, but not before October and as late as mid-November, if all goes well.
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Boston, MA|News|
Lori Loughlin, Husband Sentenced To Prison
A judge agreed to a plea deal that sends the former "Full House" star known to a generation as Aunt Becky to prison for two months.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference
The helpers are the people who make life better. Nominate your Local Heroes to give them the recognition they deserve, presented by Ring.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference
The helpers are the people who make life better. Nominate your Local Heroes to give them the recognition they deserve, presented by Ring.
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Boston, MA|News|
Mandatory Flu Vaccine For Students Here For Good: Patch PM
Also: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorses Joe Kennedy in primary | Domestic abuse victim sues Beverly police chief over tweet | More.
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Boston, MA|News|
New Testing Program Seeks To Help Reopen, Keep Open MA Schools
Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday announced a rapid response testing program and an expansion of the Stop the Spread initiative.
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Boston, MA|News|
10 Communities At High Risk Of Coronavirus Infections
The state is now connecting certain things, like the ability to start school sports, to its color-coded map.
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Boston, MA|News|
Flu Vaccines Now Mandatory For All Students Across MA: Patch PM
Also: Kids can play, but MIAA may leave many in Massachusetts on bench | 'Comeback Calamari,' Cranston chef star in Dems convention | More.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Mail-In Voting Gets Stamp Of Approval
The city has received more than 7,100 mail-in ballot applications as of Tuesday afternoon. Here's what you need to know.
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Boston, MA|News|
High School Football, Cheer Practice-Only; Others Play On: State
The MIAA still must ratify the guidelines. Districts starting remote-only either must postpone the seasons or get school committee approval.
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Boston, MA|News|
70% Of MA School Districts Bringing Students Back Next Month
Gov. Charlie Baker said he was encouraged by the number and again pushed for some other districts to choose hybrid or in-person models.
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Melrose|News|
Colarusso Is Right Person For The Job: Letter
"I care deeply about education, and Caroline supports school choice which helps improve the racial and equity gap in inner-city schools."
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Melrose|News|
State Rep. Lipper-Garabedian Running For Reelection
In last winter’s special election, Lipper-Garabedian won a three-person primary with 68.1% of the vote and the general election with 81.5%.
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Boston, MA|News|
Marshalls Fire Ruled Arson After Clothes Lit Up: Patch PM
Also: Police 'All Lives Matter' sign report portrays unwitting sergeant, furious mayor; Salem students, staff quarantine COVID-19; More.
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Melrose|News|
Police Sign Report Portrays Unwitting Sergeant, Furious Mayor
The sergeant, who leads the traffic division and is the firearms officer, said repeatedly he didn't think he wrote an offensive statement.
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