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Massachusetts Businesses Offering Special Discounts To Transgender Customers
Several Massachusetts businesses and groups offer lower prices or free paid services based on transgender identity.
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The Red Sox Have Triple-A’s Best Base Stealer: Meet Braiden Ward
Worcester Red Sox outfielder Braiden Ward leads all Triple-A players with 43 stolen bases and could help Boston as a late-season pinch runner.
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Children’s Book on ‘Gender-Affirming Care’ for Ages 5 and Up Found in Sturbridge Library’s Children’s Room, Many Libraries Across Massachusetts
A children’s book about so-called gender-affirming care for readers as young as 5 is available at public libraries across Massachusetts, including Sturbridge, 24 Boston Public Library branches, and many other municipalities.
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Five Questions With Joe La Sorsa: Worcester Red Sox Pitcher Q&A
Joe La Sorsa discusses joining the Red Sox, pitching for Italy, his Italian-American Catholic family, and his path to St. John’s.
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Worcester Red Sox Pitcher Seth Martinez Talks World Series Ring, Pedro Martinez, Striking Out Shohei Ohtani
Worcester Red Sox pitcher Seth Martinez talks about his World Series ring, his parents, Dustin Pedroia, Pedro Martinez and facing Shohei Ohtani.
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Used Drug Needles Keep Turning Up Near Boston Children’s Museum As City Hands Out Thousands Per Month
Boston 311 records show repeated reports of used needles near Boston Children’s Museum and Martin’s Park as the city distributes 81,000 syringes a month.
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Massachusetts Bill Would Let Muslim Commission Recommend People for Government Jobs
A Massachusetts bill would create a permanent Muslim commission to fight “Islamophobia,” advise state leaders and recommend Muslims for government posts.
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Feds Charge Braintree Planning Board Clerk With Taking $235,000 From Church
Federal prosecutors charged longtime Braintree Planning Board member Darryl K. Mikami with diverting about $235,000 from a Massachusetts church.
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Framingham Nonprofit Offers White Youth Lower Pay Than 'BIPOC' Youth for Photo Shoot
OUT MetroWest plans to pay white LGBTQ youth $20 and BIPOC LGBTQ youth $25 to take part in the same marketing photo shoot.
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Suspected Illegal Immigrant Used Stolen Identity To Obtain More Than $30,000 In MassHealth Benefits, Feds Say
Federal prosecutors say a suspected illegal immigrant used a stolen identity to obtain more than $30,000 in MassHealth benefits and commit drug crimes.
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DOJ Probes Harvard Scholarships Allegedly Favoring Chinese Students Over Americans
The Justice Department is investigating whether Harvard used restricted Chinese donations to provide financial aid based on students’ national origin.
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Former Maura Healey Aide Accused Of Drug Trafficking Used Massachusetts SNAP Benefits Near Disney World
Former Healey aide LaMar Cook, who faces cocaine and gun charges, used SNAP benefits at supermarkets near Disney World in Florida, according to a report.
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Woman Found Dead From Gunshot Wound In Rental Property Owned By Ayanna Pressley’s Husband
Boston police are investigating after an 18-year-old woman was found dead from a single gunshot wound inside a Mattapan rental owned by U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s husband.
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Anne Brensley Drops Lieutenant Governor Bid, Launches Write-In Run For Secretary Of State
Anne Brensley has dropped her write-in campaign for Massachusetts lieutenant governor and is now seeking the Republican nomination for secretary of state.
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Massachusetts Adds Another $4 Million To Fund That Can Pay Doctors' Malpractice Insurance For So-Called Gender-Affirming Care
Massachusetts lawmakers have now directed at least $8.5 million to a state fund that can pay for so-called gender-affirming care for adults and minors, providers' malpractice insurance, and LGBTQ health research.
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Cohasset Teacher Appears To Celebrate Lindsey Graham’s Death, Hopes Trump And McConnell Follow
A screenshot appears to show Cohasset Middle School teacher Amy Fryda celebrating U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham’s death and suggesting Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell could be next.
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s Husband’s Nearly $2 Billion Springfield Courthouse Deal Faces Lawsuit
Two losing bidders seek to block a 40-year Springfield courthouse lease with a team that includes U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s husband.
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Massachusetts Senate Committee Advances Bill That Would Give Illegal Immigrants Thousands in Welfare Benefits
A Massachusetts Senate committee advanced a bill that would let illegal immigrants claim expanded welfare benefits, allow sex offenders to seek sealed records and require menstrual products in "restrooms for menstruating individuals."
