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Voter registration deadline nears for March 1 primary
BOSTON – If you plan to vote in the March 1 presidential primary in Massachusetts, the deadline to register, Feb. 10, is coming…
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Better together — a family’s story of giving
It all started with a question that Jean and John Kingston had in 2005 when their eldest daughter turned 14: "Have…
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Homelessness surging as Boston mounts yearly count
BOSTON – Last year brought its challenges to the homeless in Boston, with record snowfall and the unexpected closure of the Long Island…
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Northern Ave. bridge demise mourned, opposed by some
BOSTON – Long considered an eyesore by some and a beloved bit of Boston's industrial past by others, the Northern Avenue…
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Christmas tree growers invest time to produce perfect firs
MENDON – Up a gravel driveway about an hour from downtown Boston, rows of Christmas trees of all sizes rise from a stone-…
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Continuing traditions at the Topsfield Fair — Gallery
On an overcast Monday afternoon at the Topsfield Fair, crowds swarmed the fields admiring animals, playing carnival games and eating funnel cake…
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Boston curator spies, retrieves stolen Champlain map
BOSTON – One of dozens of historic maps missing from the Boston Public Library turned up in the hands of a New York…
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Carols ring across Beacon Hill as Christmas tree lights shine
BOSTON – Christmas carols filled the State House halls Tuesday before Santa Claus rode a red "sleigh" (actually a Boston Fire…
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Boston volunteers plan to ‘thank a vet’
Hundreds of volunteers will scour Boston Saturday and Sunday, knocking on veterans' doors to personally thank the men and women who…
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WATCH: Salem rises again for Halloween
Get ready to be spooked this Halloween in Salem, Mass. Less than an hour north of Boston, this historic town is ready…
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Great Bay oyster reef reboot aided by local restaurants
It's been 10 summers since Robert's Maine Grill began serving New England seafood classics updated with ingredients sourced…
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WATCH: Get to know Moody Street in Waltham
Moody Street in downtown Waltham, just 30 minutes west of Boston by car, has long drawn people from around the region looking…
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Organic apple growers overcome challenges to offer healthier fruit
Growing up on his family's farm, Steve Gougeon developed a passion for working the land. In 2005, he revamped his…
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A New England guide to Oktoberfest
With Oktoberfest activities already starting across the Atlantic Ocean in Germany, many Bostonian's are eager to start celebrations. This weekend…
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Historic Topsfield Fair begins 197th edition Friday
Friday marks the beginning of one of the most historic country fairs in the U.S., when the Topsfield Fair opens its…
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Daunting challenges for Boston Public School teachers
Boston is the birthplace of our nation's public education. The city's public schools are comprised of 128 schools…
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Sharing best practices between Boston schools creates lasting relationships
Fall of 2010, the Neighborhood House Charter School in Dorchester collaborated with its neighbor, the Harbor Pilot Middle School, another Boston public…
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Whale watchers rejoice: Increase of food brings back more wildlife
During a hot humid day in late August, I joined a large group of tourists and locals who lined up for a…
