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Experts At A Loss To Explain MA's High Coronavirus Death Rate
Experts can't pinpoint the reason why the state had more coronavirus deaths in September than New York and New Jersey combined.
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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|
The Massachusetts Budget Picture Is Bad, And Getting Worse
Economists warned state lawmakers that tax collections could be 12 percent below projections for the fiscal year that started July 1.
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Armed Militias And Poll Watchers: Know The Laws In Massachusetts
After the president called for supporters to watch election polls for fraud, an institute at Georgetown Law wants voters to know the laws.
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CDC Stresses Vaccines As Massachusetts Enters Flu Season
With no end in sight to the coronavirus pandemic, experts say flu shots will reduce strain on health care providers this season.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA 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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MA Moves Ahead With Coronavirus Reopening: What You Need To Know
Even as the state sees a surge in new coronavirus cases, most Massachusetts communities will move to the next reopening phase this week.
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Coronavirus Outbreaks Surge At Massachusetts Jails
The state's jails had the virus under control until outbreaks at jails in Plymouth and Essex counties.
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Race-Baiting Robocall Targets Massachusetts State Rep: Patch PM
Also: Metrowest brothels | Woman arrested in fatal hit-and-run | Another Boston Sports Club closes without warning | More
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Most MA Hotels Will Close Without Government Bailout: Report
The American Hotel & Lodging Association says tens of thousands of more lodging industry jobs will be lost without government help.
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Boston, MA|News|
How Massachusetts Spent $1.1 Billion On Its Coronavirus Response
A report shows how the state government has spent $1.1 billion that had been set aside for the coronavirus pandemic in Massachusetts.
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Coronavirus Surge May Force MA To Return To Full Shutdown: ER Doc
Jeremy Faust, who published excess mortality reports earlier in the pandemic, called on Gov. Charlie Baker to end indoor dining.
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Friday The 13th Turns 40: Massachusetts Theaters Host Screenings
Jason Voorhees returns to terrorize the campers of Camp Crystal Lake at select theaters in greater Boston.
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Boston, MA|News|
Red Sox Not Asking Manager Back After Dismal 2020 Season
In a statement released before the start of Sunday's season finale, the team said it would begin looking for a new manager "immediately."
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MA Health Officials On Guard As Coronavirus Case Count Creeps Up
On the eve of a plan to ease restaurant restrictions, officials said some of the increase can be attributed to more testing at colleges.
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MA Police Reform Efforts Stall On Beacon Hill: Patch PM
Also: Some towns keeping tight restaurant rules in place | College's coronavirus outbreak expands | Another school Zoom-bombed | More
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Massachusetts School Reopening: Take The Patch Survey
Whether your district is going in person or remote, the 2020-21 school year is a big adjustment for both parents and students.
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Positive Coronavirus Test Rate Drops Back Below 2 Percent
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 15 new deaths and 390 new coronavirus cases in its daily report.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
16-Year-Old Injured In Swampscott Shooting
The boy was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital and is in good condition, police said.
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5 Things You Might Not Know About Food Banks In Massachusetts
By the end of 2020, food banks will likely play a crucial role in feeding nearly 54 million food-insecure Americans.
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Massachusetts Had Nation's Biggest Drop In Unemployment In August
Massachusetts no longer has the nation's highest unemployment rate, a title it had held for two straight months.
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