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This April 24, 2018 aerial photo shows construction progress on the MGM Casino complex in downtown Springfield, Mass.

MGM told to tone down Springfield casino billboard

Baker releases first TV ad of his re-election campaign

Prosecutors investigating Revere’s finances after parking meter money goes missing

Officials: 4 state troopers to be suspended without pay August 15, 2018 | 7:03 PM

A police officer speaks to a man walking on New Haven Green, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, in New Haven, Conn. A city official said more than a dozen people fell ill from suspected drug overdoses on the green and were taken to local hospitals. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes)

More than 30 people overdosed at a New Haven park from synthetic marijuana August 15, 2018 | 6:48 PM

After Brennan, 9 others face losing security clearances, too August 15, 2018 | 5:53 PM

TRURO:11/4/01- A couple has the beach all to themselves at Long Nook Beach on a crisp autumn afternoon. GLOBE STAFF PHOTO BY TOM HERDE

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A man is reportedly being airlifted after an apparent shark bite off Cape Cod August 15, 2018 | 5:51 PM

Senate study faults government care of migrant children August 15, 2018 | 5:13 PM

Trainer charged in death of former Patriot Jerod Mayo's dog speaks out August 15, 2018 | 5:10 PM

Mashantucket, CT-02/15/13-Foxwoods Casino chief executive Scott Butera is known as a casino turnaround artist. A view of the Grand Pequot Hotel and MGM Hotel and casino(rt). Globe staff photo by John Tlumacki (metro)

Man pleads guilty to sexual assault at Foxwoods casino August 15, 2018 | 5:04 PM

John Madaio, 63, of Paxton, was killed Monday after a crowbar flew through his windshield and struck him in the head.

Crowbar that killed Massachusetts lawyer seen in road long before accident August 15, 2018 | 4:50 PM

Modern Autobody in Brockton, MA.

Mass. man hot-wires dump truck, takes it for a spin August 15, 2018 | 4:44 PM

Man lying in Dunkin' Donuts drive-thru run over and killed, police say August 15, 2018 | 4:40 PM

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Boston officials shut down storage facility where people were living illegally August 15, 2018 | 4:32 PM

Richard Wade, 37, allegedly shot a woman whom had previously taken him in Wednesday morning.

A Rhode Island woman was shot through the front door of her home August 15, 2018 | 4:30 PM

The Latest: Brennan calls Trump action 'abuse of power' August 15, 2018 | 4:20 PM

AP FACT CHECK: Trump on black unemployment August 15, 2018 | 3:51 PM

FILE - In this July 12, 2018, file photo, newly transplanted cannabis cuttings grow in soilless media in pots at Sira Naturals medical marijuana cultivation facility, in Milford, Mass. Sira was awarded the state's a provisional license to grow cannabis for recreational sales, but the license doesn't allow Sira to sell recreational marijuana at any of its dispensaries. State regulators meet Thursday, July 26, 2018, to consider licenses for several retail pot stores. With none expected to open immediately, there is still no place in Massachusetts to legally buy recreational marijuana. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Here are the marijuana dispensaries that could be the first to open in Mass. August 15, 2018 | 3:46 PM

Trump yanks ex-CIA chief's clearance, hitting vocal critic August 15, 2018 | 2:53 PM

Dunkin' Donuts is bring back pumpkin-flavored coffee and some new seasonal items later this month.

Pumpkin isn't the only fall coffee flavor coming to Dunkin' Donuts this year August 15, 2018 | 2:50 PM

Fed rate policy unintentionally pressures emerging economies August 15, 2018 | 2:11 PM

Massachusetts voters gave President Donald Trump, shown here in 2017, the lowest approval rating than any other state in the country, a recent survey shows.

Poll: Massachusetts dislikes Trump’s job performance more than any other state August 15, 2018 | 2:10 PM

Bolley's Famous Franks crinkle-cut fries

This Maine restaurant has faced 'disturbing and hostile customers' over a switch to straight-cut French fries August 15, 2018 | 12:29 PM

A sign calling out Jim Koch, the co-founder and chairman of the Boston Beer Company, the producers of Samuel Adams beer, for a pro-Trump statement. The sign hangs on a house visible from the parking lot in Jamaica Plain that the brewery uses.

'I made a lot of bots really angry': Somerville mayor doubles down on Sam Adams boycott August 15, 2018 | 12:06 PM

Nuke talks uncertain, US hits shippers with NKorea sanctions August 15, 2018 | 11:54 AM

Christine Hallquist sits outside a polling location in front of Fletcher Free Library, in Burlington, Vt., Aug. 14, 2018.

Christine Hallquist, a transgender woman, wins Vermont governor's primary August 15, 2018 | 11:05 AM

US factory output rose solid 0.3 percent in July August 15, 2018 | 11:05 AM

Longtime incumbent Bill Galvin and his challenger Josh Zakim in their first and only scheduled televised debate in the secretary of state’s race before the primary election three weeks from today. On WGBH's Greater Boston with Jim Braude. Taken at the WGBH Studios in Boston, Massachusetts. August 14, 2018.

'You don't vote': What to know if you missed the combative debate between Bill Galvin and Josh Zakim August 15, 2018 | 10:47 AM

White House admits error for false claim on black employment August 15, 2018 | 8:48 AM

How US Fed is unintentionally squeezing developing economies August 15, 2018 | 3:03 AM

How US Fed is unintentionally squeezing developing economies August 15, 2018 | 3:01 AM

Galvin and Zakim’s first major debate in Secretary of State race turned ugly — quickly August 14, 2018 | 8:35 PM

Rhode Island may offer jobs to teachers certified in Mass., Conn. August 14, 2018 | 7:19 PM