Boston, MA|News|
Boston's Antibody Testing Initiative Underway
The city expects to have tested 1,000 residents for coronavirus antibodies by the end of the week.
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- Melrose, MA
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MA 'Most Wanted' Fugitive Arrested In Philadelphia
Police said Carlos Vizcaino, 34, kidnapped a woman and raped her at knifepoint in New Bedford two years ago.
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Boston, MA|News|
Baker Fears Backsliding If MA Opens Too Fast
Gov. Charlie Baker said the approach to reopen the state piece by piece is to avoid backsliding "right back in the public health crisis."
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Weighs 2 School Budgets, Initial Proposal 'Not Doable'
Both budgets would see minimal increases beyond what's contractually obligated and necessary for rising enrollment.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Coronavirus: In Some Cities, Anyone Who Wants A Test Gets One
The latest Massachusetts coronavirus updates: New target date for "phased reopening" | Vote by mail now being pushed | More.
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Boston, MA|News|
Massachusetts Stay-At-Home Order Extended 2 Weeks
The extension also applies to the closure of nonessential businesses and ban on gatherings of 10 or more people.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Coronavirus: Mask Requirements — And Penalties — Growing
The latest Massachusetts coronavirus updates: Antibody testing for $119 | Nursing home understaffed, under fire | More.
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Concord, NH|News|
NH Coronavirus Virus Cases Near 2,000, No New Deaths
The state reported an additional 75 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston Won't Reopen May 4, Mayor Walsh Says
Mayor Marty Walsh's announcement came hours after Gov. Charlie Baker said a decision on reopening the state next Monday was still to come.
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Boston, MA|News|
Patriots' James Develin, 3-Time Super Bowl Champion, Retiring
The fullback cited a neck injury that cost him most of last season in announcing his retirement from the NFL.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Coronavirus: State Has 'Flattened The Curve,' Long Road Ahead
Gov. Charlie Baker said the the curve's descent to the bottom will not be a quick one. A decision on reopening by May 4 will come this week.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Police Log: No Arrests, Lots Of Complaints
People sitting on a bench and others smoking a cigarette were among those who were the subject of calls last week.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Coronavirus: Boston Testing For Antibodies In Big Step Forward
The latest Massachusetts coronavirus updates: Lawmakers looking to get more more federal money; Gun rights activists protest on Cape; More.
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Melrose|News|
Group Appointed To Aid Melrose Small Business During Pandemic
Mayor Brodeur's office released some details about the Economic Development Task Force, days after a Councilor requested more information.
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Foxborough, MA|News|
Patriots' Draft Pick Says He'll Cover Controversial Tattoo
One of Justin Rohrwasser's several tattoos is the symbol of an organization said to be a right-wing militia group.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Coronavirus: Record-High Cases — Again — As Testing Skyrockets
The death total has risen past 2,500 and number of cases past 50,000, the Department of Public Health said.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston Coronavirus Cases Were Thousands More Than Thought: Study
A Northeastern University study said there were thousands of coronavirus infections before even the second case was confirmed in Boston.
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Melrose|News|
Masks, Face Coverings Mandatory In Melrose Businesses
People without face coverings in businesses will be asked to leave and subject to fines.
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Melrose|News|
Parade Of Sirens, Lights Show MelroseWakefield Hospital The Love
A rolling rally of emergency response vehicles showed support to the health care workers inside MelroseWakefield Hospital.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Coronavirus Cases, Testing See Record Highs, 178 More Dead
More than 3,000 new confirmed cases of coronavirus were reported as the state performed more than 14,000 tests.
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