Melrose, MA|News|
First Melrose Recreational Marijuana Sales Begin
Garden Remedies, the only medical marijuana retailer in the city, will have a grand opening celebration for recreational sales Saturday.
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|
2020 Fall Foliage Peak Map: When Leaves Are Best In Massachusetts
The 2020 Fall Foliage Prediction Map is out so you can plan trips to see autumn in all its splendor in Massachusetts and other U.S. states.
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Boston|News|
State Public Health Commissioner On Medical Leave
Dr. Monica Bharel's leave isn't related to COVID-19, which she contracted in March.
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Boston|News|
Juneteenth Now A MA Schools Holiday
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education added June 19th to its calendar.
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Boston|News|
13 Communities At High Risk For COVID, Delaying School For Some
Six communities were added to the high-risk category in the coronavirus map, prompting two districts to delay in-person learning.
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Boston|News|
Researchers Find Racial Disparities Across Court System: Patch PM
Also: Andover teachers union staged illegal strike: State Labor Board | 'Back The Blue' organizers deny affiliation with hate group | More
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Melrose, MA|News|
Dueling Melrose Standouts On 9/11 Spilling Into Stoneham
A 'Back The Blue' standout will be countered by a protest supporting Black lives, with both taking place during Melrose's 9/11 observance.
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Boston|News|
'Bar-Hopping' Customer Awaiting Results Shuts Down Bars: Patch PM
Also: Columbus Day compromise misses mark in Melrose, advocates say | Cape coronavirus outbreak traces back to Chatham restaurant | More.
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Medford, MA|News|
Kittens Of The Month: Second Chance for Ozzie and Winston
Ozzie and Winston have recovered from medical neglect and are ready for their forever home.
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Boston|News|
WCVB Reporter Stabbed While Reporting In Boston
The local news channel told The Boston Globe reporter Ted Wayman was stabbed Sunday night in Copley Square.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Columbus Day Compromise Misses Mark In Melrose, Advocates Say
An unusual decision to add Indigenous Peoples' Day to the holiday while still keeping Columbus Day was received as a placating half-measure.
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Melrose, MA|News|
$950K Melrose Home Hits Market
This property is on the market for the first time in more than 40 years.
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Bedford, NH|News|
Stink Bugs Are Crawling Into New Hampshire Homes: What To Do
Brown marmorated stink bugs, which threaten fruit crops in New Hampshire and 45 other states, will soon crawl into your home for the winter.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Salem, NH|News|
Spirit Halloween Opens 12 Stores In New Hampshire: Here's Where
Early Halloween shopping has begun in New Hampshire.
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Boston|News|
MA Exempts 3 More States From Travel Order: Here's The Full List
The exempt states have satisfactorily low positive COVID-19 test rates per 100,000, according to the state's Department of Public Health.
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Boston|News|
Spirit Halloween Opens 27 Stores In Massachusetts: Here's Where
Early Halloween shopping has begun in Massachusetts.
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Hampton-North Hampton, NH|News|
Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find A Rockingham County Food Bank
The coronavirus sent millions of Americans, including some in Rockingham County, into an economic tailspin that's being felt at the table.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Amherst, NH|News|
Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find Hillsborough County Food Banks
The coronavirus sent millions of Americans, including some in Hillsborough County, into an economic tailspin that's being felt at the table.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find A Merrimack County Food Bank
The coronavirus sent millions of Americans, including some in Merrimack County, into an economic tailspin that's being felt at the table.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Martha's Vineyard, MA|News|
Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find A Dukes County Food Bank
The coronavirus sent millions of Americans, including some in Dukes County, into an economic tailspin that's being felt at the dinner table.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff