Boston|News|
50K Without Power Amid Powerful Storm
The hardest-hit areas are southeast of Boston.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
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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Melrose, MA|News|
MelroseWakefield Hospital Brings Back Visitor Restrictions
The hospital is bracing for a renewed surge of coronavirus across the region. The changes go into effect Dec. 1.
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Boston|News|
'Potent' Rain, Wind Coming In Time For Afternoon Commute
Local officials are already warning of power outages for wind gusts up to 60 mph.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Surpasses 3 Percent Positive Test Rate As Surge Continues
In total, Melrose has seen 574 coronavirus cases. That's 67 more than how many were reported in the previous week's state update.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Gets Chance To Sound Off On MBTA's Proposed Cuts
The MBTA is holding a public hearing for the area Tuesday, less than a week before the cuts are scheduled to be voted on.
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Wilmington, MA|News|
UPDATE: Missing Wilmington Teen Found In Tewksbury, Police Say
The missing Wilmington teen was found safe in Tewksbury, police confirmed
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Boston|News|
Moderna Says Vaccine 94 Percent Effective, Files For Emergency OK
The Cambridge-based biotech company said its vaccine proved 100 percent effective against severe cases of COVID-19.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Readers Talk Their Favorite Local Businesses
Patch readers considered a wide array of local businesses in response to a recent callout for their favorite this year.
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Boston|News|
Only 1 State Exempt From MA's Travel Order After Vermont Dropped
Barring a tropical vacation, residents returning from every other state has to quarantine for 14 days or produce a negative COVID-19 test.
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Boston|News|
Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Them In Boston
Small Business Saturday — it's on Nov. 28 this year — helps local businesses in Boston overcome pandemic hardships.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Them In Melrose
Small Business Saturday — it's on Nov. 28 this year — helps local businesses in Melrose overcome pandemic hardships.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Coronavirus Vaccine May Be Here In Weeks, But Just For 1 Group
Hospitals can expect the first coronavirus vaccine doses by mid-to-late December. They are earmarked for front-line health care workers.
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Boston|News|
What's Open, Closed On Thanksgiving In Boston
Most city offices and services are closed to give everyone plenty of time to prep for the best meal of the year.
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Melrose, MA|News|
What's Open, Closed On Thanksgiving In Melrose
Most city offices and services are closed to give everyone plenty of time to prep for the best meal of the year.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Police Searching For Missing Wakefield Man
Shawn Bacevic, 45, was last seen near his Avon Street home. He is known to frequent Stoneham.
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Boston|News|
Fisherman's Family Not Giving Up Hope After Boat Sinks: Patch PM
Also: Cape Cod is a 'testing desert' amid coronavirus surge | 6 die after outbreak in Andover assisted living facility | More.
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Melrose, MA|News|
When It Was Needed Most, Melrose's 'Kindness Day' Delivered
'Random Acts of Kindness Day' spread the love all across the city, pouring out from the hearts of its own residents.
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Boston|News|
Thanksgiving, Black Friday Mall Hours 2020: What's Open, Closed
Here's when Simon Malls and other major shopping centers with retailers like Target, Best Buy, Macy's and Walmart will open Black Friday.
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Boston|News|
Kerry In, Warren Out Of Biden Administration: Patch PM
Also: State launches 'Get Back Mass.' COVID public awareness campaign | Man sought in connection to State Trooper shooting | More.
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Boston|News|
John Kerry In, Elizabeth Warren Out Of Joe Biden Administration
President-elect Biden tapped John Kerry for a top climate position, but U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren didn't get the Treasury nod.
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