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School Safety And Local Roads Could Get Huge Investment: Patch PM

Also: Wild animal - maybe a coyote - makes off with family's 9-pound dog; Woman dies in I-95 crash on 22d birthday; More.

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Gov. Eyes School Safety, Local Roads With Unexpected Tax Revenue

Massachusetts got a nice $1.2 billion surprise. Gov. Baker's supplemental spending plan highlighted school safety and local road repairs.

Wild Animal Makes Off With Family's Nine-Pound Dog In Burlington

Burlington Police are offering safety reminders following Thursday's incident, which may have been coyote-related.

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Woman Dies In I-95 Crash On 22d Birthday

The recent Regis College grad crashed in Sharon.

It May Be The End Of The Woburn Mall As We Know It

A lawyer for the new owner says the South Carolina company envisions a mix of housing, office and retail similar to MarketStreet Lynnfield.

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Everett Fire Send Firefighters, Civilian To Hospital: Reports

A large two-alarm house fire is raging in Everett.

Six To Hospital In Ted Williams Tunnel Crash Involving School Bus

Six people were transported to the hospital, State Police said. The left lane is still blocked.

Automatic Voter Registration Bill Unanimously Passes Mass. Senate

The Mass. Senate unanimously passed a bill that would automatically update a person's voter registration when they interact with the RMV.

Boston Shakespeare In The Park: Richard III Comes To The Common

Shakespeare in the Park brings Richard III to Boston Common. Here's what to know for 2018.

Boston Stepmother Admits To Fatally Beating Toddler

After the woman agreed to a plea deal the judge sentenced her to nine to 12 years for involuntary manslaughter in the death of Kenai Whyte.

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