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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

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George W. Bush Grandchild Born In Maine

There is a new member of the Bush family. Former President George W. Bush posted the news on his Facebook page on Monday night.

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Afghan Refugees Arrive In Massachusetts

The first refugees are here — and the state will have to take in more of them than originally thought. A family of three from Afghanistan landed at Logan Airport in Boston late last week, and a family of five arrived on Sunday. They are staying in a Boston-area hotel for

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Can Massachusetts Towns Legalize Polyamory? Maura Healey’s Office Will Soon Decide

Adam and Eve, and … Steve?  That could be the case in the town of Arlington, Massachusetts this year unless Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey's office says otherwise.