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Olympia Dukakis, Oscar-Winning Actress And Massachusetts Native, Dies At 89Dukakis, who was born in Massachusetts, was best known for her Oscar-winning role as Rose Castorini in the film “Moonstruck”.
'It's Not Acceptable': Worcester Student Left Behind On School Bus For 6 HoursJessica Reyes is terrified, but thankful her son Jamie will be okay after being left all alone on a school bus in Worcester last Thursday.
Massachusetts Reports 1,115 New COVID Cases, 7 Additional DeathsHealth officials said the total number of confirmed cases in the state is now 646,982. The total number of confirmed deaths is now 17,266.
Construction On The Bourne Bridge Begins SaturdayThe bridge will be reduced to one lane in each direction.
Maine Ends All COVID-19 Visitor Testing And Quarantine NeedsThe policy change is based on a successful travel season last summer where there was little transmission of COVID-19 from visitors to Maine.
Brookline Will Keep Outdoor Mask Mandate In PlaceThe outdoor mask mandate will remain in place until further notice in Brookline.
Coast Guard Rescues 5 Fisherman From Burning Boat Off Cape CodThe 100-foot trawler Nobska was 85 miles east of Cape Cod.
Hit-And-Run Crash In Boston Leaves 44-Year-Old Man In Critical ConditionPolice are searching for the driver in a hit-and-run crash that left a 44-year-old man in critical condition Friday night.
Boston Children's Museum Reopening After Being Closed Since DecemberThe Boston Children's Museum reopened Saturday.
Coronavirus In Massachusetts: Today's DevelopmentsThe latest developments concerning coronavirus in Massachusetts, updated throughout the day.
I-Team: Are Mass Vaccination Sites Worth The Cost?Gov. Charlie Baker made the decision to use mass vaccination sites to distribute the shot, hiring private companies to run the large-scale locations. The contracts have cost the state millions.
'That's Our Lifeline': Restaurants Prepare For Outdoor Dining On Moody Street In WalthamTo help restaurants recover from both the pandemic and slow winter season, the city brought back the popular program and made a portion of Moody Street pedestrian-only.
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I-Team Investigations
I-Team: Are Mass Vaccination Sites Worth The Cost?Gov. Charlie Baker made the decision to use mass vaccination sites to distribute the shot, hiring private companies to run the large-scale locations. The contracts have cost the state millions.
Residents, Elected Leaders Demand DCR Pull Parking Meters Out At Revere BeachResidents rallied in the street demanding the state scrap its entire plan for metered parking on Revere Beach.
7 Lynn Police Officers On Leave Pending Internal InvestigationSeven Lynn Police officers have been placed on administrative leave and the department’s professional standards division is conducting an investigation.
Health
Coronavirus In Massachusetts: Today's DevelopmentsThe latest developments concerning coronavirus in Massachusetts, updated throughout the day.
Outdoor Mask Rules Relaxed In Massachusetts If You Can Stay 6 Feet ApartYou can now take your mask off if you're outside and socially distanced in Massachusetts.
Coronavirus In Massachusetts: Today's DevelopmentsThe latest developments concerning coronavirus in Massachusetts, updated throughout the day.
Politics
'Hateful' Campaign Fliers In North Reading Advocate For Less Focus On Black Lives Matter In SchoolVoters in North Reading are upset someone is circulating anonymous campaign fliers targeting the town’s select board and school committee elections.
Keller @ Large: Biden Address To Congress Might Have Bought Him More TimeJon Keller says President Biden's first address to Congress might have helped him buy more time to make his agenda work.
Keller @ Large: As Biden Exudes Confidence, These Are Tough Times To Be PresidentRepublicans have made it clear they intend to press their branding of Biden as a “radical socialist.”
Education
Massachusetts To Spend $70 Million On Summer School Learning And Recreation ProgramsMassachusetts is spending $70 million to help school districts launch summer learning programs to help students catch up after more than a year of disruptions because of the pandemic.
812 At Massachusetts Schools Test Positive For COVID-19 In Last 2 WeeksDistricts, collaboratives and special education schools reported 718 cases among students and 94 among staff between April 15-28.
'We Knew We Could Help': Red Sox Hosting 15 High School Graduations At Fenway ParkFenway Park will serve as the venue for 15 of the 38 graduating public high school classes in Boston, the Red Sox announced on Wednesday.
Business
Stimulus Check Latest: Will You Get A Fourth Relief Payment?With the latest round of stimulus checks already distributed to most eligible Americans, many wonder if additional aid is coming.
Child Tax Credit: How Much Money Will Parents Receive Each Month?Raising a child is very expensive, but the expanded Child Tax Credit is about to give parents some more money to help.
L.L. Bean Opening New Stores In Central Massachusetts, Southern New HampshireThe 108-year-old Maine-based outdoor retailer is adding three stores in the northeast.
Consumer
Mass. Outdoor Mask Mandate To Be Eased; Bars And Amusement Parks Reopening In May; Road Races To ReturnMassachusetts is about to enter the final phase of it reopening process with a major announcement Tuesday afternoon.
Apple’s New Feature Will Let Users Stop Data Tracking From Apps Like FacebookA new feature from Apple requires apps to get permission from users before the apps can track their behaviors online. People who opt-out will see fewer personalized ads.
Americans Are About To Get Hit With Diaper Sticker Shock; Huggies Price Hike Planned For JuneDiapers are a pricey, essential item for parents. Now, they're getting even more expensive.
Entertainment
To Do List: New Arts Market, Art In Bloom Festival, Outdoor FitnessAs spring is blooming, some new outdoor opportunities are opening across the area.
Phil Collins, Genesis Reunite For First Tour In 14 Years, Ending In BostonPhil Collins and Genesis are reuniting for their first tour in 14 years and it will end in Boston at the end of the year.
Lifelike Dinosaurs Returning To Gillette Stadium For Drive-Thru ExhibitGillette Stadium will host the Jurassic Quest drive-thru exhibit again this year.