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A new high-density development in Jamaica Plain to be built around a beloved 80-foot tall tree seemed too good to be true. Now, neighbors are fighting to keep the 150-year-old Scarlet Oak from being chopped down. https://t.co/hCGV4TplF6

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Should Mass. consider a ‘nuclear option’ for catching kids up in school? Here are 7 big ideas. https://t.co/SmNDTTUGpM

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Two embattled Boston city councilors were braced for tough political fights as polls closed Tuesday night, hoping voters ranked their progressive bona fides over their personal baggage while casting ballots in this year’s preliminary election. https://t.co/8uicjWvNUF

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This Boston penthouse ‘in the sky’ is on the market for nearly $10 million. See the photos. https://t.co/Zg5Lpbh1ho

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Autopsy conducted on 14-year-old Worcester boy who died after eating spicy tortilla chip in social media challenge https://t.co/OtuNuvUcY6

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What you need to know as student loan repayments restart https://t.co/dGAGJ7krpu

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Lowell teacher who celebrates students’ diversity named Mass. History Teacher of the Year https://t.co/MfweY9m4WG

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You don’t use drugs and don’t think you know anyone who does. Should you still carry Narcan? https://t.co/oZnwpMLRAW

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Police investigating after hate group signs are posted around Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard https://t.co/vS9tPfIEd5

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Tufts resident assistants set to strike on freshman move-in day https://t.co/Xj2Km8KH9w

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Mass. transportation secretary is stepping down https://t.co/fG5nHKelyW

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Husband of ‘Lady of the Dunes’ killed her in Provincetown in 1974, DA concludes https://t.co/fL89r2B8qD

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‘Mad Men meets MIT: The story behind a long-forgotten mannequin now at Draper Lab https://t.co/PJ23guBrP3

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Four people facing illegal gun charges in connection with shooting that wounded eight at Caribbean celebration https://t.co/sVozYQ1jGL

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13 youths arrested after brawls at Boston Common cinema, South Bay mall https://t.co/WfBis5ghuk

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Wu announces Mass. and Cass plan to make clearing encampments easier and open 30 shelter beds https://t.co/KYnrhC0bw5

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Bright planets and a blue moon: A fall stargazing guide for beginners https://t.co/4GikWKhqiD

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Battle over Uber and Lyft drivers could be headed to the voters, again https://t.co/Iz16mH441n

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In thrilling fashion, Beyoncé transforms Gillette Stadium into world’s most lavish dance club https://t.co/cSUn7YBGF2

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Marty Walsh among several subpoenaed in Boston City Hall sexual harassment case https://t.co/f4CQwu0uS6