Boston|News|
Significant Rain Coming As MA Mired In Relentless Drought
Potential thunderstorms could provide some much-needed relief to Massachusetts. Boston hadn't seen rain in 17 days before Monday.
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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Boston|News|
Coronavirus Hospitalizations Continue Climbing Across MA
The three-day average of COVID-19 hospitalizations is at 393, which is 85 more than the average just two weeks ago.
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Boston|News|
Superintendent Miffed After Parents Bring Kids To Party: Patch PM
Also: Restaurant rule changes go into effect today | Salem's Halloween balance: Support business, keep down crowds | More.
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Boston|News|
MA One Of The Safest States To Reopen School: Report
The overall risk of COVID-19 infections is low in Massachusetts, WalletHub found. The state also has a low student-to-school nurse ratio.
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Boston|News|
Massachusetts Restaurant Rule Changes Go Into Effect Today
The easing of restrictions comes as state health officials keep a watchful eye on slowly increasing coronavirus numbers.
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Melrose, MA|News|
$1.5 Million Melrose Home Hits The Market
This home hit the market Sept. 17 and is the third-most expensive listing in Melrose, according to realtor.com.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Not Attributing Coronavirus Increase To Anything Specific
The city was elevated from green to yellow this week in the state's coronavirus map.
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Boston|News|
Baker Activates 1,000 MA National Guard Members
The activation is to help communities with potential large-scale events, the state said.
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Boston|News|
'Concerned' School Committee Member Resigns Mid-Meeting: Patch PM
Also: Alan Greenough's family reacts to Reading officer's indictment | Arlington 4th-grader sent home for sneezing can return | More.
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Boston|News|
Patch Survey: Parents Feel Their Students Are Safe In School
An informal Patch survey shows more confidence in the state's safety guidelines than in measures local officials are taking.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Scene Of Deadly Melrose Crash Getting Safety Improvements
David O'Donnell was struck in the West Wyoming crosswalk outside his Yankee Clipper barbershop nearly 1,000 days ago.
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Boston|News|
Massachusetts Easing Restaurant, Bar Restrictions
Restaurant owners hope bar seating and increased table capacity will provide some relief for a battered industry.
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Boston|News|
Most Highway Exit Numbers Are Changing Starting Next Month
Here's what all current exit numbers on Massachusetts highways will be converted to over the next year.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Columbus Day Will Remain In Melrose Through The End Of 2020
A move to strike Columbus Day — which shares Oct. 12 with Indigenous Peoples' Day from the Melrose Schools calendar was tabled until 2021.
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Wilmington, MA|News|
I-93 North Jammed After Dump Truck Fire
Three lanes on I-93 North in Wilmington are closed due to a dump truck fire after Exit 38.
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Boston|News|
Putting A Human Face To Coronavirus Death Toll: Patch PM
Also: The last of the "aldermen" in Massachusetts | Police seek man who attempted to lure girl into car | More.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Council Sweeps Away City's Street Sweeper Request
The Melrose DPW will have to find another street sweeping solution after the City Council denied its request for a $243,000 street sweeper.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Man Dies In N.H. Climbing Accident
The 34-year-old was climbing Cannon Cliff in Franconia Notch State Park when a dislodged rock cut through his climbing gear.
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Newport, RI|News|
U.S. News: 4 RI Counties Among 2020’s Healthiest Communities
Where you live is a major factor in your health, well-being and life expectancy, according to these new rankings.
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Concord, NH|News|
U.S. News: 7 NH Counties Among 2020’s Healthiest Communities
Where you live is a major factor in your health, well-being and life expectancy, according to these new rankings.
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