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Baker Displeased With Vaccine Rollout As State Ramps Up Effort
More than 654,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered so far, but accessibility has been an issue for eligible residents.

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More than 654,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered so far, but accessibility has been an issue for eligible residents.

Officers Andrew Ruby and Thomas Grant were sworn in this week at City Hall.
The same jet that brought 1.2 million masks from China is bringing 76 vaccinated health care workers to Tampa Bay this weekend.
The City Council may decide whether to eliminate a special election that would be otherwise required if Mayor Marty Walsh steps down soon.
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Here are excerpts from the Melrose police log for the week of Jan. 25
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While communities just miles away were buried in the storm, Logan Airport reported just 1.2 inches at midnight.
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The impending snow is already disrupting travel, school plans and vaccination efforts Monday.
While some towns just miles north and west got closer to 20 inches, Melrose got away with just a bit of wet, heavy accumulation.
The state's attempt to vaccinate its most vulnerable residents enters a new phase Monday, but the weather is already hampering efforts.
Three employees in the ambulance went to the hospital with minor injuries.
Police are asking for information after one person was killed and two others shot early Sunday morning at The Mastlight apartments.
The early forecasts emphasize that things could change between now and late Monday night, when the storm could begin.
Massimo Marenghi, 54, gave $1,500 to an undercover agent he thought was a contract killer to kill his wife, federal prosecutors said.
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Christina Ricci's arraignment was put on emergency hold when an emotional Ricci collapsed at Plymouth District Court, according to reports.
Early forecasts emphasize things could change between now and Monday night, but up to a foot or more of snow could fall.