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Block Island Enacts Shelter-In-Place, Tells Non-Residents To Scram
On Block Island, shelter-in-place is in effect. On Monday, the town council for New Shoreham, the name of the town…
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Hockey Equipment Company To Produce Face Shields For Health Care Workers
A New Hampshire-based hockey company is using its resources to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. Bauer, which is headquartered in Exeter,…
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Rhode Island Catholic Church Holding Mass Outside
A Roman Catholic church in Johnston, Rhode Island is offering Mass on the steps of the church on Saturday afternoon and Sunday…
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Boston Mayor To Allow Thin-Film Plastic Bags During Corona-Crisis
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh is temporarily allowing stores in the city to offer thin-film plastic bags to their customers during the…
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Rhode Island Churches To Ring Bells On Sunday Mornings
Catholic churches will not offer public Masses in their buildings next Sunday in Rhode Island, but their bells will be heard nonetheless.…
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No School in Massachusetts Until At Least Monday, May 4
Governor Charlie Baker has extended the closure of all public and private schools in Massachusetts until Monday, May 4 because of the…
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Michael Dukakis Hospitalized, Tests Negative For Coronavirus
Former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis has been hospitalized with pneumonia. Dukakis, who was the Democratic Party's presidential nominee in 1988,…
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Immediate Cash Needed for Businesses and Employees Shut Down By Governor Over Coronavirus, Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance Says
Employers and their workers need immediate temporary cash from the state to deal with the coronavirus shutdowns, the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance said.…
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Biden Accuser Turned Down By Me-Too Women’s Organization
A former staff member of Joe Biden who says he acted inappropriately toward her was turned away by a legal defense fund…
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Mike Pence Praises New Hampshire For Embracing Online Education
Vice President Mike Pence is happy with New Hampshire's education system. In response to the coronavirus pandemic, all school districts…
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Rhode Island Pushes Back Presidential Primaries
The Rhode Island presidential primaries will happen later than anticipated this year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Rhode Island Governor…
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Texas Governor’s Order Limiting Public Gatherings Doesn’t Apply To Churches – Unlike in Massachusetts
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's executive order limiting public gatherings in the state does not apply to churches. The city of…
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Use Thin-Film Plastic Bags During Coronavirus Emergency, New Hampshire Governor Says
For safety purposes, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu says it's not a good idea to use reusable grocery bags during…
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Honeywell Ramping Up Mask Production In Rhode Island
One factory in Rhode Island is set to create many face masks amid the country's shortage, and create jobs in…
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Don’t Go To Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, Island Hospitals Say
People with second homes on the islands off Cape Cod shouldn't go there, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker said Sunday, echoing…
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Massachusetts Congressman Drove To Washington Rather Than Fly
U.S. Representative Jim McGovern (D-Worcester) drove to Washington D.C. rather than fly down as most members of Congress typically…
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LGBTQ Youths and Young Adults Qualify for Special Coronavirus-Related State Grants in Massachusetts
A state agency is offering grants totaling at least $10,000 for homosexual, bisexual, and transgender people 25 and younger affected by…
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Charlie Baker Speaks At An Almost-Empty Temple
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker spoke at a nearly empty Jewish synagogue in Newton for a Sabbath service Friday night that was livestreamed.…
