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What to know about the solar eclipse if you live in the Boston area

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5 takeaways from the Patriots' preseason loss to the Texans

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In a photo provided by the Seabrook N.H. Fire Department, firefighters work on a fire at Brown’s Lobster Pound, a longtime seafood restaurant in Seabrook, New Hampshire, which was heavily damaged by fire early Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017. Authorities are investigating what caused the fire. The owners say they will reopen as soon as possible. (Francis Emond/Seabrook N.H. Fire Department via AP)

Fire damages popular New England seafood restaurant

FILE - In this May 20, 2012, file photo, the annular solar eclipse is seen as the sun sets behind the Rocky Mountains from downtown Denver. The solar eclipse that is cutting a diagonal path across the U.S. next month is a boon for Missouri tourism. Some towns will have more visitors than residents on Aug. 21, 2017. Hotels and campsites are sold out as some communities are preparing for unparalleled numbers of visitors, all to observe about two minutes of near-darkness at the height of the day. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Where to watch the solar eclipse

Jerry Remy during a pre-game ceremony on August 20, 2017.

Watch Fenway Park's standing ovation as the Red Sox honor Jerry Remy

Here's what happened at the ‘free speech’ rally and counter-protests

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The most creative signs from the 'free speech' rally and protest

Jay Pasachoff, a professor of astronomy at Williams College who has experienced 65 solar eclipses, in an observatory at the the school in Williamstown, Mass., Aug. 10, 2017. Pasachoff and his wife Naomi, who has seen 39 eclipses, even witnessed a total solar eclipse on their honeymoon in 1974.

Solar eclipse viewing tips from people who've seen dozens of them

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Father, my father: Children of Catholic priests live with secrets and sorrow

Father, my father: Children of Catholic priests live with secrets and sorrow

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New plan to boost liquor licenses concerns restaurateurs

Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy (L) and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick shake hands before their NFL football game in Indianapolis, Indiana November 4, 2007. REUTERS/Brent Smith (UNITED STATES)

Tony Dungy said he doesn't think the Patriots will repeat as Super Bowl champs

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A peaceful rally, but a few disquieting questions linger

A peaceful rally, but a few disquieting questions linger

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9 ways to have end-of-summer fun with the kids

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Steve Bannon was set for a graceful exit from the White House. Then came Charlottesville.

Steve Bannon was set for a graceful exit from the White House. Then came Charlottesville.

FILE- In this Dec. 8, 2011 file photo, the Amtrak Downeaster travels through Portland, Maine.

Amtrak brings back 1955 dome rail car to Downeaster train

A woman reacted as she read the “Sorry We’re Closed’’ sign on the door of a rest stop off of Route 95 in Salisbury.

Travelers find Massachusetts’ doors locked