Boston|News|
Biden's Vaccine Push Possible In MA If Feds Up Supply, Baker Says
The president wants all adults eligible to be vaccinated by May. Gov. Charlie Baker said Massachusetts can do it — but it needs more doses.
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Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
- Boston, MA
Mike joins Patch after eight years at The Boston Globe. He is a lifelong Massachusetts resident (Roll Tide! - Everett Crimson Tide) who hopes to articulate what makes Boston so uniquely Boston through his coverage.
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Foxborough, MA|News|
Patriots Bringing Back Cam Newton For Another Year: Report
Newton will get another shot in New England after a rocky first year.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Quarter Of Melrose Residents Have Gotten At Least 1 Vaccine Dose
The state's plan to prioritize the most vulnerable residents is showing in Melrose, where seniors have received the most vaccinations.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Relaxes Fire Pit Enforcement As Weather Warms Up
Newly issued guidelines represent a departure from previous years when fire pits were not permitted in Melrose.
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Boston|News|
CVS Adds 34 Vaccination Sites Across Massachusetts
The pharmacy chain is now administering the coronavirus vaccine in 85 locations throughout the state.
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Cranston, RI|News|
CVS Adds 4 Vaccination Sites Across Rhode Island
The pharmacy chain is now administering the coronavirus vaccine in 14 locations throughout the state.
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Boston|News|
Boston Highway May Be Closed For Hours After Serious Crash
Route 1A has been closed in both directions in East Boston following a serious crash.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Top Melrose Schools Admin Up For Westford Superintendent Position
Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Margaret Adams is one of four finalists to replace Superintendent Bill Olsen in Westford.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Tweaks Travel Order As Vaccinations Proliferate: Patch PM
Also: One year later, this COVID-19 survivor is getting back on her feet | A man and woman are accused of a two-state crime spree | More.
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Boston|News|
MA Overhauling Vaccine Registration, Sets Dates For Teachers
Massachusetts will allow people to pre-register for appointments and set aside four days to vaccinate teachers only.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Lays Out Free Cash Plan, Some Councilors Eye New Focus
The mayor's administration outlined a plan to spend nearly $5 million in free cash, but some think priorities need to change post-COVID.
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Boston|News|
Elementary, Middle School Students Expected Back Next Month
The state education commissioner flexed his newly granted power in determining which learning models count toward required learning hours.
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Cranston, RI|News|
RI Vaccinating All Teachers, School Staff, Childcare Workers
The state initiative won't impact the vaccination timeline for other groups, health officials said.
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Boston|News|
Boston Traffic Not America's Worst For First Time In 3 Years
A new report found Boston drivers lost 48 hours — or two days — in 2020 due to traffic congestion, which is far better than previous years.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Teachers President: Vaccine Is Good, But 'Not A Panacea'
Melrose Education Association President Lisa Donovan said 6 feet of distance in class needs to continue even after teachers are vaccinated.
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Cranston, RI|News|
RI's Teacher Vaccination Plan Could Come Tuesday
Gov. McKee is holding a news conference at 11:30 a.m. to talk about the plan to vaccinate teachers, school staff and childcare workers.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
District Asks For Volunteer Help In Reopening Schools | Patch PM
Also: Local lawmakers reach deal on COVID recovery bill | Fundraiser after teen killed in crash | More.
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Cranston, RI|News|
Walgreens Adds RI Teachers Back To Vaccine Eligibility List
The pharmacy chain apologized for the confusion following the removal of some groups from its eligibility list.
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Westford, MA|News|
I-495 Crash Cleared After Lanes In Both Directions Closed
There was heavy traffic approaching the scene in both directions, particularly northbound.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Officer Promoted To Sergeant
Niklaus MacIntosh, born and raised in Melrose, has been with the force since 2014.
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