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Vermont Basing Coronavirus Vaccine Booster Eligibility On Race

How does Vermont determine who is eligible for a coronavirus booster shot? Race is a factor. If you are between the ages of 18 and 64 and got the second dose of the vaccine at least six months ago, you are not eligible for the vaccine —  unless you're

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Democrats’ Vaccine and Mask Rules ‘Theatrics and Virtue-Signaling,’ MassGOP Chairman Says

Massachusetts House Republicans and Democrats gathered together at Kowloon restaurant in Saugus on September 23 to celebrate the legislative career of former state representative Brad Hill (R-Ipswich) — and the group posed for a maskless group photo. Kowloon is owned by the family of state representative Donald Wong (R-Saugus). It happened

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Massachusetts GOP State Committee Woman Provided Proof of Residency In Tennessee

Legally speaking, does Massachusetts Republican Party state committeewoman Lindsay Valanzola live in Tennessee or Massachusetts? She has provided evidence of both in recent years, and the MassGOP wants to figure which is true — and if the party has to remove her from her state committee seat.

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Vaccines and Masks On Beacon Hill? Definitely; Masks at Kowloon Restaurant? Well …

By Matt Murphy State House News Service

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Firefighters Union Endorses Democrat For State Auditor

The Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts want state Senator Diana DiZoglio (D-Methuen) to be the state's next auditor. The organization issued an endorsement of her this week.

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Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski Returning To Gillette Stadium This Sunday

Longtime New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski will be back at Gillette Stadium this upcoming Sunday. The two former Patriots are members of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the defending Super Bowl champs. They will play against the Patriot in a game that starts at 8:

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Massachusetts Democratic Party Calls For Elimination Of Native American Mascots, But They’re Not Alone

What was your high school's mascot? Was it the Wamps, Warriors, Indians, Red Raiders, Sachems, Chieftains, Redmen, Aztecs, Braves, Mohawks, Marauders, or Tomahawks?

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Adam And Eve, And… Steve? Here’s Where Polyamory Legalization Stands In Boston

When, if ever, will Boston legalize polyamory? If it's going to happen, don't count on Boston's acting Mayor Kim Janey being the one to sign it into law. While neighboring cities like Somerville and Cambridge passed ordinances officially recognizing polyamorous relationships in June 2020