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Baker Skips Coronavirus Summit With Other Governors
The summit was organized by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to coordinate the coronavirus response among northeastern states.
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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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MA Has 30,000 Active Coronavirus Cases, Officials Believe
Massachusetts reported 2,076 confirmed coronavirus cases and 33 deaths Sunday.
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Wahlberg Leaves $2K Tip On $35 Cape Cod Restaurant Bill: Patch PM
Also: State reopening Coronavirus field hospital in Worcester | Tribal leader arrested |Suspected bank robber busted | More
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MA House Passes $46B Budget With Expanded Abortion Access
The budget for the fiscal year that started July 1 calls for no new taxes and will be sent to Gov. Charlie Baker by the end of the month.
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Massachusetts Voters Want Mail-In Voting To Stay: Patch Survey
Respondents to a Patch survey said 2020 election results in MA were free of fraud, and reported few problems when they voted.
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Tell Patch About Your Favorite, Local Charities In New Hampshire
Local nonprofits have been hard hit in 2020 by the coronavirus pandemic. Help Patch highlight the work of your favorite charity.
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Tell Patch About Your Favorite, Local Charities In Rhode Island
Local nonprofits have been hard hit in 2020 by the coronavirus pandemic. Help Patch highlight the work of your favorite charity.
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Tell Patch About Your Favorite, Local Charities In Massachusetts
Local nonprofits have been hard hit in 2020 by the coronavirus pandemic. Help Patch highlight the work of your favorite charity.
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Boston, MA|News|
Place Your Bets: Which MA Politician Will Be President In 2025?
Sen. Elizabeth Warren has the best odds among politicians with Massachusetts ties of winning the 2024 presidential election.
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Patch Survey: How Did 2020 Voting Go For You?
Patch wants to know about your experience voting this year and how you think it went overall.
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Andover, MA|News|
Which Massachusetts Towns Got The Most Federal Coronavirus Money?
Under the CARES Act, the federal government has awarded more than $1.5 billion to Massachusetts companies. Here's where the money went.
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MA Not Providing Towns Incentive To Test For Coronavirus: Baker
In a conference call with local officials from across the state, Gov. Charlie Baker said he's looking at ways to increase testing in MA.
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Framingham, MA|News|
Will Coronavirus End The Potluck Dinner?
The coronavirus is changing holiday plans, and Thanksgiving guest lists are 27% smaller this year, according to a Framingham-based company.
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Boston, MA|News|
Election Results: Question 2 Foes Overcame Big Names, Big Bucks
Voters in the state's moderate and conservative communities helped defeat the well-funded Yes On 2 campaign.
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Bulger's Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit In 2018 Killing
The lawsuit says the bureau knew Bulger had been labeled a "snitch" and was a potential target by other inmates.
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MA Daylight Savings Bill Languishes As Clocks Fall Back
Clocks "fall back" at 2 a.m. on Sunday as some lawmakers push to keep MA in daylight savings time permanently.
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MA Cannabis Control Commission Delays Vote On Marijuana Delivery
The commission had been set to vote this week on rules that would have allowed cannabis delivery in Massachusetts.
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Biden Considering Baker For Cabinet Post: Patch PM
Also: Community rallies around tailor facing eviction | State rep's campaign treasurer resigns | Worker survives 40-foot fall | More
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MA Legislature Set To Debate Baker's $46 Billion Budget Proposal
Despite lower tax revenues, Baker is calling for more spending than he did in January, before the coronavirus crisis started.
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Massachusetts Job Growth Slows In Latest Unemployment Report
The state's unemployment rate fell for a third straight month in September, but the latest report shows some troubling signs.
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