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Massachusetts schools to see MCAS changes including shorter testing time for some students
In a letter addressed to school leaders in Massachusetts today, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has released changes…
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Post-Christmas surge not yet as bad as Thanksgiving, but age of hospitalizations trouble Baker
Chris Lisinski Massachusetts has not yet experienced a confirmed post-holiday COVID surge on par with the one that followed Thanksgiving,…
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LETTER: The life of a healthcare worker during COVID-19 with no hazard pay
Today we posted a story concerning Stop & Shop workers receiving a hazard pay bonus. Several healthcare workers pointed out…
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Community
Massachusetts sees over 81,000 active COVID-19 cases
Massachusetts saw an increase in hospitalizations and active cases in Monday’s COVID-19 report. Massachusetts has seen 4,358 more positive cases…
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Fall River COVID-19 deaths reach 230 as city sees over 820 reported cases in 7 days
Fall River saw more cases of COVID-19 on Monday. According to the Mayor’s Office, 8,496 total cases of COVID-19 have…
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Community
Baker-Polito Administration states vaccinations for first responders to begin next week, issues vaccine update
BOSTON – Today, the Baker-Polito Administration outlined plans to vaccinate the Commonwealth’s first responders, the next priority group within Phase…
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Community
Union announces hazard pay for Stop & Shop workers
United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 328 announced this morning that along with all the UFCW Locals in Region…
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Community
Massachusetts sees 105 new COVID-19 deaths reported as U.S. has record number of newly reported cases
Massachusetts saw an increase in hospitalizations, deaths, and active cases in Sunday’s COVID-19 report. Massachusetts has seen 3,110 more positive…
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Baker to decide on whether to extend or even further tighten COVID-19 restrictions this week as vaccines roll out
Michael P. Norton and Katie Lannan Amid the slow and long rollout of vaccines, COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to…
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Community
Governor Baker signs new healthcare legislation for Massachusetts
BOSTON – Governor Charlie Baker yesterday signed comprehensive health care legislation that promotes key priorities initially included in the Administration’s…
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