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Patriots Player Finds Clever Way to Bring Joy to Patients at Boston Children's Hospital
The coronavirus pandemic has forced us all to rethink how we operate in the world, and that includes giving back. One New England Patriots player came up with a clever way to help bring joy patients at Boston Children’s Hospital. While 6-year-old AJ spent time fighting to get healthy at Boston Children’s, he took on a new challenge: beating...
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Man Shot, Seriously Hurt in Northboro
A man suffered serious injuries when he was shot in the leg in Northboro, Massachusetts, on Monday afternoon, police said. The shooting was reported about 1:26 p.m. on Maynard Street, according to the local police department. Police said the shooting does not appear to be random. The victim was taken to UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester with serious injuries….
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Worcester Students Head Back to Classroom for Full In-Person Learning
Elementary and middle schools students in Worcester, Massachusetts returned to the classroom Monday for full-time in-person learning. Worcester, the second largest school district in Massachusetts, is among the last to bring their students back to the classroom full time. The district had been on a hybrid schedule, alternating days when students were allowed into the buildings. The district applied for…
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Walk-in ‘Equity Vaccine' Clinic Targets Harder to Reach Populations in Worcester
Massachusetts has given out a supply of “equity vaccines” to 20 cities across the state in an effort to reach populations who have otherwise had barriers to getting protection from the coronavirus. In Worcester, a line began forming before 6 a.m. on Saturday at the YMCA, which from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. will administer single-dose Johnson & Johnson shots….
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New Service Sends Text Alerts For Leftover COVID Vaccines Nearby
A new website, called “Vaccination Standby,” was launched to prevent wasting as many doses of the coronavirus vaccine as possible. Registered providers sometimes end up with a surplus when people miss appointments or when vails come with extra doses, according to the VaxStandby website, which must used within six hours lest they be thrown away. The providers tell the service…
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COVID in Massachusetts: 1 Year Later
Monday has been one full year since the first case of COVID-19 was identified in Massachusetts. “Today is Feb. 1 and marks the one-year anniversary since the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed here in the city of Boston,” Mayor Marty Walsh said Monday. “None of us had any idea what to expect a year ago. The pandemic has turned…
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Man Accused in Belmont Road Rage Incident Now Faces Murder Charge
A Massachusetts man who allegedly ran over man, killing him, after shouting racial slurs during a road rage incident last week is now facing a murder charge.
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Toys From Movie Set Donated to Worcester Movie Prop Shop
A Worcester movie prop shop has turned into Santa’s workshop. Westerman’s Restaurant Equipment and Prop House just received hundreds of toys of all shapes and sizes from a movie that just wrapped up filming. The movie features a scene with a toy store. Once filming ended, the crew was looking to unload the items to a good cause. Dan...
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Mass. Postponement of Elective Inpatient Procedures Especially Tough for Transgender Community
Elective inpatient medical procedures in Massachusetts will be postponed after Friday to free up beds and staff for COVID-19 patients. For transgender people who already play the waiting game for life-changing healthcare, this just adds to the existing stress of daily life. Rikki Bates has been bringing joy to audiences for five decades as a drummer, but as a transgender…
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Suspect in Break-in at Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen's Home Also Stole $10K Brady Jersey in 2019
The man arrested for breaking into Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen’s Massachusetts mansion on Monday morning was also charged last year with stealing a $10,000 signed Brady jersey from the Patriots Hall of Fame. Zanini Cineus, 34, formerly of Brockton but currently homeless, is facing charges of breaking and entering in the nighttime with intent to commit a felony, attempted…
