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The Vaccine Passport Debate Comes To Massachusetts: Patch PM
Also: Exec pleads guilty in poison case | CEO's cause of death released | Fire destroys clubhouse at golf course | Slur targets cop | More
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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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Exec Tied To Harvard, MIT Pleads Guilty In Federal Poison Case
Ishtiaq Ali Saaem told federal investigators he was inspired by 'Breaking Bad' when he tried to make the deadly poison ricin.
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Westborough, MA|News|
BJ's CEO Died Of Heart Attack While Running
Lee Delaney, who died last week at 49, became an avid runner to fight a family history of heart problems.
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Boston, MA|News|
The Massachusetts Vaccine Passport Debate: 5 Things To Know
The passports would presumably allow holders to avoid some pandemic restrictions, but they are also raising privacy and equity concerns.
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Boston, MA|News|
Police Shooting Postpones Red Sox Game In Minnesota: Patch PM
Also: Couple accused in $400k unemployment scheme | Microsoft expands MA footprint | 2M Massachusetts residents fully vaccinated | More
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Boston, MA|News|
Alarming Jump In Coronavirus Cases Among MA Kids: Patch PM
Also: BJ's CEO dead at 48 | "Mourning sculpture" comes to MA | MBTA ahead of schedule? | Why MA residents make a "packie run" | More
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Boston, MA|News|
As MA Schools Reopen, Kids' Coronavirus Cases Rise
Officials stress that in-person learning is safe and other factors have fueled the alarming increases in recent weeks.
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Boston, MA|News|
Native American Groups Protest Boston Marathon Date: Patch PM
Also: Polar Park problems | Police break up interstate burglary ring | Meet 24 billionaires from MA | Cape braces for busy summer | More
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Boston, MA|News|
Only In Massachusetts: Why Is The Liquor Store Called The Packie?
Hint: It's NOT because Massachusetts liquor stores were required to wrap up customers' purchases in nondescript packages and bags.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston Tells Satanic Temple To Go To Hell: The HUB
Mom didn't know she was pregnant until baby came | Cape worker shortage| Tom Brady's latest venture | Hibernating restaurants reopen | More
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Boston, MA|News|
State To Massachusetts Schools: Cancel Prom | Patch PM
Also: Mixed fan reaction on new Sox uniforms | Restrooms for homeless | Ex-Northeastern coach arrested | More
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Boston, MA|News|
State Tells Massachusetts High Schools To Cancel Proms
The state said schools should either hold "alternative celebrations" for seniors or wait to hold proms until after the school year ends.
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Boston, MA|News|
Ex-Coach Accused Of Tricking Athletes Into Sending Nude Photos
FBI agents arrested former Northeastern University track coach Steve Waithe, 28, of Chicago, on Wednesday morning.
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Boston, MA|News|
Massachusetts Gets Big Boost In Coronavirus Vaccine Allotment
The federal government is giving Massachusetts a one-time, extra allotment of 830,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine at a crucial time.
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Boston, MA|News|
On Location In Massachusetts With Clooney, Affleck: Patch PM
Also: Police racism | Kids celebrate girl's last cancer treatment | Janey running for mayor | Mandatory vaccines | 'Hemingway' doc | More
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Boston, MA|News|
Only In MA: Is Showtime's 'City On The Hill' A True Story?
The Showtime series set in 1990s Boston came back for a pandemic-delayed second season late last month.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Has Highest Rate Of Powerful Coronavirus Variant: Patch PM
Also: Woman helps 13k get vaccination appointments | More problems for RMV, MBTA | $2 million in damages after Somerville fire More
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Has Highest Case Count Of Powerful, New Coronavirus Variant
Of the 54 cases, 43 have been tied to a Cape Cod cluster. Researchers expect to find more of the P1 variant in the coming days.
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Boston, MA|News|
Did Marijuana Legalization In MA Put Pot Dealers Out Of Business?
Selling cannabis has been legal in Massachusetts for more than two years, but most sales still happen on the black market.
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Boston, MA|News|
Only In Massachusetts: Why Can't I Go To Happy Hour?
We're not the only state that bans bars from hosting happy hour promotions, but we were the first. Which begs the question: Why?
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