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A color-coded map of average daily cases per 100,000 residents in Massachusetts cities and towns over the last two weeks.

Massachusetts releases color-coded map of town-level coronavirus rates

A demonstrator covers his face with a neck gaiter as he takes part in a demonstration against the government's handling of the coronavirus crisis, on May 20, 2020, in Alcorcon, near Madrid. - Spain's prime minister won parliamentary backing extend the lockdown for another two weeks today, despite opposition from his rightwing opponents and protests against his minority coalition government. It was the fifth time the state of emergency has been renewed, meaning the restrictions will remain in force until June 6 in a measure passed by 177 votes in favour, 162 against and 11 abstentions. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

Wearing a neck gaiter may be worse than no mask at all, researchers find

10 charged after 'Climate Justice' banner hung from Citgo sign

Good Harbor Beach

'It’s not your constitutional right to come onto a beach'

BOSTON, MA: August 7, 2020: Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker gives an update on COVID-19 cases in the state during a press conference held at the Massachusetts State House in Boston, Massachusetts. (Nicolaus Czarnecki/Pool)

Charlie Baker's new gathering rules take effect Tuesday. Here's what is changing.

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Brasserie Brato at Brato Brewhouse + Kitchen

For fresh sourdough bread and local cheeses, head to this Brighton brewhouse

PEZ Visitor Center in Connecticut.

The best roadside attractions in each New England state, according to USA Today

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 21: Colby Cave #26 of the Boston Bruins, center, skates against the Winnipeg Jets during his first NHL game at TD Garden on December 21, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Bruins create memorial award to honor Colby Cave

FILE - In this Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow holds the trophy as safety Grant Delpit looks on after LSU defeated Clemson 42-25 in the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, in New Orleans. Imagine if a pandemic had shortened or wiped out that last, golden season for Burrow, who won the Heisman Trophy and led LSU to the national championship. Would he still have emerged as the first overall NFL draft pick? (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Here's what Harvard's Ashish Jha said about the push for a college football season

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Baker says 33 communities at moderate or high risk of coronavirus

Baker says 33 communities at moderate or high risk of coronavirus

Dr. Ashish Jha appeared on Good Morning America on Monday.

Harvard's Dr. Ashish Jha: 'We may find ourselves looking at a lockdown'

Somerville Detective Mario Oliveira in 2017.

'Get out and do the job of the officer, and then you can tell them, hey, we recommend you do this'

Matthew J. Lee

4 things to know about new Patriots cornerback Michael Jackson

Real Estate

Fire engulfs home of cooking show star Rachael Ray

Fire engulfs home of cooking show star Rachael Ray

The Mayflower II at Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge.

Check out the Mayflower II arriving home in Plymouth

Tagliatelle with bolognese at Stella

Miss Stella's bolognese? Stella Express is bringing it back.

The 2014 Honda Civic.

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