Boston, MA|News|
MA State Workers Had More Job Security In Pandemic: Study
A new study shows the MBTA has more employees since the start of the pandemic, even as ridership dropped to a third of normal levels.
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Dave Copeland has covered business and local news for a wide range of publications, including the Boston Globe, The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and the Dow Jones News Service. He joined Patch in September 2017 after spending time teaching writing, journalism, and digital media at Bridgewater State University and Bentley University in Massachusetts. Copeland grew up in Melrose and lives in Reading with his wife and daughter.
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Boston, MA|News|
Baker Administration Won't Let MA Teachers Jump Vaccination Line
The Baker administration blasted a request from the Massachusetts Teachers Association to prioritize teachers for the coronavirus vaccine.
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Boston, MA|News|
Coronavirus Relief Bill: What MA Residents Need To Know
Americans could soon be seeing $1,400 checks in their bank accounts as well as a big boost in child tax credits.
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Concord, NH|News|
Coronavirus Relief Bill: What NH Residents Need To Know
Americans could soon be seeing $1,400 checks in their bank accounts as well as a big boost in child tax credits.
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Providence, RI|News|
Congress Passes Coronavirus Relief Bill: What RIers Need To Know
Americans could soon be seeing $1,400 checks in their bank accounts as well as a big boost in child tax credits.
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Lynnfield, MA|News|
Hood Removes 'Jimmies' From Name Of Brigham's Ice Cream Flavor
New Englanders have long called chocolate sprinkles on ice cream cones "jimmies." But is the term racist?
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Schools Say Reopening Mandate Is 'Unreasonable': Patch PM
Also: MBTA service cuts to last 'for months' | Swastika found in school | Wind farm nearing approval | More summer camps reopening | More.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Winter Weather Will Give Way To Warmer Temperatures
After a final day of cold temperatures, Massachusetts will get a taste of spring with temperatures in the 60s this week.
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Boston, MA|News|
No Relief For Singers In Loosened MA Coronavirus Rules: Patch PM
Also: Nurses ready to strike | Worker survives 20-foot fall | Harvard cleared in lawsuit over slave portraits | More
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Peabody, MA|News|
Grand Jury Weighs Criminal Charges In Peabody High School Case
A federal lawsuit is on hold as the parties await the outcome of a grand jury investigation scheduled to resume March 15.
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Brockton, MA|News|
Brockton Sued By Man Wrongfully Imprisoned For 32 Years
Darrell Jones served 32 years in prison for a 1985 Brockton murder before a jury overturned his conviction in 2019.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Gas Prices Rising In MA: When To Expect Relief At The Pump
Experts warn that March could be among the most expensive months for gasoline prices nationwide.
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Concord, NH|News|
Gas Prices Rising In NH: When To Expect Relief At The Pump
Experts warn that March could be among the most expensive months for gasoline prices nationwide.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Publisher Shelves Six Dr. Seuss Titles: Patch PM
Also: Emails show backroom deal | Pushback on Amazon's MA plans | Mother accused of attempted murder | March comes in like a lion | More
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Salem, MA|News|
Salem Museum Finds Painting That Had Been Missing For Six Decades
The Peabody Essex Museum said the panel from Jacob Lawrence's "Struggle: From the History of the America" was found in a NYC apartment.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Teachers Balk At Return To In-Person Learning: Patch PM
Also: MBTA backing off plan to end late-night trips | Chelmsford magician will try to stump Penn & Teller | Explosions in Peabody | More.
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Boston, MA|News|
AOC Mourns Boston Restaurant's Closing
The rep from New York and Boston University alumnus took to social media to mourn the closing of Kenmore Square's Eastern Standard.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Where To Get The Coronavirus Vaccine In Massachusetts
The state's distribution of the coronavirus vaccine has been plagued with problems. Here's the latest on how to schedule an appointment.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Pandemic May Accelerate Migration From Massachusetts
With remote work here to stay even after the pandemic ends, some of the state's white collar workers are looking to move away.
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Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington Rollover Causing Rush Hour Delays
The crash on Route 128 is causing backups near the Route 3 interchange.
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