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Olympics vs. God — Wonder Who Will Win?
A drag show. A headless Marie Antoinette singing. A disturbing heavy metal song. And oh yes, the dragsters parodying The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci.
Matt McDonald
Matt McDonald, a Boston-area native, has decades of experience as a reporter, editor, and copy editor. His work has appeared in The Mashpee Messenger, Cape Cod News, and The Norfolk Boomerang.
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Carney Hospital To Close By August 31
The company that operates Carney Hospital in Dorchester announced it plans to close it by August 31. Steward Health, which is in the midst of a financial crisis and filed for bankruptcy in May, said Friday it plans to close Carney and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer.
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Massachusetts Republicans Amazed At Trump Shooting, Trump’s Reaction, and Outcome
Donald Trump's campaign chairman in Massachusetts marveled at the former president's performance after getting shot at and slightly wounded during a rally in western Pennsylvania on Saturday. "What an amazing guy. He gets shot, he goes down, he comes back up, and he's
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Biden Loses Stephen King
Maine horror author Stephen King is calling for President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race in the wake of Biden's damaging debate performance June 27. "Joe Biden has been a fine president, but it's time for him – in the interest of
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Joe Biden Momentarily Unsure Whether He Watched Debate Again After He Participated In It
President Joe Biden had to think for a moment on Friday when asked if he has watched his damaging debate with former President Donald Trump since it took place June 27. The exchange with ABC's George Stephanopoulos occurred early in the 20 minutes of interview broadcast Friday, July
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Joe Biden Brushes Aside Swipe From Maura Healey About His Future As A Presidential Candidate — ‘Didn’t Say Anything When I Was In The Room’
President Joe Biden brushed aside a pointed statement from Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey questioning his candidacy for re-election in the wake of his damaging debate performance. Healey, a fellow Democrat, issued a written statement Friday, July 5 saying: "The best way forward right now is a decision for the
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‘Bird Nazis’ Appearing On Closure Signs At Cape Cod National Seashore
Whoever spray painted "bird nazis" on closure signs to express displeasure with federal policies protecting piper plovers at Cape Cod National Seashore should go to jail, a local official said. The term "bird nazis," spray painted in purple, has been appearing on signs and vehicles since
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How Little Massachusetts Towns Helped A Country Declare Independence
The Revolutionary War began April 19, 1775 with the Battle of Lexington and Concord. The Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776. That's a gap of 442 days.