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James “Whitey” Bulger was beaten to death in a West Virginia prison in 2018. https://t.co/sZwvw7l5eJ

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The trooper crashed while leaning in for a kiss, and while under the influence of alcohol, prosecutors said. https://t.co/Ba33zWiTXn

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The annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign began Wednesday and will last through the ceremonial end of summer. https://t.co/pFL6joWfQ9

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There will be "moving closures" along the multi-use path for about two weeks. The Southwest Corridor path traces the Orange Line route. https://t.co/nth6BntLuk

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People with mild to moderate hearing loss will soon be able to buy hearing aids at pharmacies and retail stores without a prescription. https://t.co/2vihnId2XA

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Students entering 9th grade this school year will face higher MCAS scores when they graduate in four years. https://t.co/QkgtQdkTQP

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With the region in a severe drought, this week may bring the first real chance of sustained rainfall in a long time. https://t.co/nv0cnS3j1w

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Parts of Massachusetts are in extreme drought, putting stress on the state's whole ecosystem — including typical bear food sources. https://t.co/BjHQ6kHrps

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You'll get a 6.25% discount on most smaller purchases this weekend, just in time for back-to-school season. https://t.co/AI4PgFzr4l

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Baker said this week he had problems with one part of the bill allowing some cities to restrict fossil fuels in new developments. https://t.co/Fgz0i23FhT

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Another spotted lanternfly infestation has been confirmed in a Massachusetts city, the third one after Shrewsbury and Fitchburg. https://t.co/m5kBE6y0r4

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One of your neighbors published an article in the Community Corner section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) https://t.co/U9lXdP0Yv7

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Mail voting is permanent in Massachusetts following an experiment during the pandemic. Here's where to drop off your ballot in Boston. https://t.co/M0uAGUgauC

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Another temperature record has fallen in Boston during a long stretch of heat. https://t.co/0l5pFIQToQ

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Here's when to see the Perseids pass over Massachusetts, and why it might be a little more difficult to see. https://t.co/crMCEeXMjH

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The 22-year-old was struck by lightning in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. https://t.co/AW8swYUaeV

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The average rent paid in Boston was $4,878 this past June, compared with $4,164 in June 2021, according to the report. https://t.co/Bhy60yTdXm

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A U.S. Census and Harvard University study shows how young adults migrated. Here are the top destinations for Boston-area millennials. https://t.co/sHjAex1tkq

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Your neighbor may have forgotten about borrowing a weed trimmer — or may have broken it. In any case, it can be awkward to ask for it back. https://t.co/7FinnX37ZO

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From notebooks to pencils to iPads, snag the best back-to-school deals at these stores in Massachusetts. https://t.co/nxHWv1ngjA