Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Tax Credit Behind MA Film, TV Boom Fading To Black
The tax credit is set to expire this year, and the state House and Senate are clashing on how — or even if — it should be extended.
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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 Liquor Stores, Restaurants Spar Over To-Go Cocktails: Patch PM
Also: MIAA ditches masks | Accused of fraud, MA man faked suicide | Bad trip for 4 teens | 2021 Massachusetts Farmers Market Guide | More
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Massachusetts Restaurants Want To-Go Cocktails To Stay
Restaurants are pushing for an extension of the rules, but the Massachusetts Package Stores Association wants them to end next month.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Massachusetts Farmers Markets To Check Out: 2021 Guide
It's the perfect season for fresh produce. Check out where you can find a farmer's market in Massachusetts.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
‘60 Minutes’ Sheds Light On UFO Sightings In Massachusetts
The Pentagon finally says UFOs — or unidentified aerial phenomena — are real and may explain what you’ve seen in the skies over MA.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA To Party Like It's 2019 After COVID Rules Get Boot: Patch PM
Also: City considers safe drug use sites | Massive brush fire | Victims ID'ed in Brockton tragedy | MA man accused in NM killings | More
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
ADL: MA Jeopardy! Champ Was Not Making Offensive Gesture
Despite the Anti-Defamation League's statement, some former contestants are still attacking a Jeopardy! champ from Winthrop.
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Boston, MA|News|
Massachusetts Won't Follow CDC Mask Guidance — Yet | Patch PM
Also: Manhunt nabs murder suspect | Gun ban in Newton? | 9 shot in Providence | Will Ferrell in MA | Wunderkind ex-mayor guilty | More
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Noah, Olivia, Liam: 2020’s Top Baby Names In Massachusetts
The Social Security Administration revealed last year’s top names for babies born in Massachusetts. See which names topped the list.
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Boston, MA|News|
Hospital Threatens To Replace Striking Nurses: Patch PM
Also: Gunmaker leaving MA | Middlesex County drug bust | Brady coming back | Swastika at school | Candlepin bowling | More
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Gun Maker Leaving Massachusetts For Pro-Gun Tennessee
Troy Industries said "the changing climate for firearms manufacturers in the state" prompted its decision to move 75 jobs to Tennessee.
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Boston, MA|News|
Candlepin Bowling: Only In Massachusetts
Our unofficial state sport is in trouble: there are just 23 alleys left in the state, down from 40 a decade ago.
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Boston, MA|News|
Baker Backs Cheney, Won't Abandon Republican Party: Patch PM
Also: Judge upholds election results | No idling allowed | Goalie, EMT helps opponent | Judge tosses cop's lawsuit | Honoring Hagler | More
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Boston, MA|News|
Human And Gorilla Moms Bond In Boston: Patch PM
Also: Wind farm gets federal okay | Newton divided over gun shop | 8 MA men accused in nationwide rideshare scheme | More
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Reading, MA|News|
MA Furniture Store's Insurer Is Nervous As MLB No-Hitters Pile Up
There have already been four no-hitters in Major League Baseball's young season, and that has Jordan Furniture's insurers nervous.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Would Be Last To Fully Reopen Under Current Timelines
Of the 15 states that have set dates for lifting coronavirus restrictions, none are later than the Bay State's target of Aug. 1.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Massachusetts Gas Prices Rising After Pipeline Shutdown
Average gas prices rose six cents per gallon in the past week, and AAA is predicting more pain at the pump in the coming weeks.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA COVID-19 Restrictions May Get Supreme Court Review: Patch PM
Also: Pops planning for July 4 | UMass suspends maskless students, keeps tuition | Police paid $4m to settle lawsuits | Whales 'hug' | More
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Boston, MA|News|
Plaintiffs Want Supreme Court To Hear Case On MA COVID-19 Orders
Ten plaintiffs are appealing December's Supreme Judicial Court decision upholding Gov. Charlie Baker's business restrictions.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Eases Coronavirus Restrictions: Here's What's Reopening
Outdoor road races and indoor singing are back as the state moves to the next phase of reopening in the coronavirus pandemic.
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