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What "If" You Say?

Own a Piece of Red Sox History

L.L. Bean is selling the limited-edition bags that were made out of the rain-delay tarp from Fenway Park.

Mass. Animals: Quincy Man Faces Cruelty Charges; New Spay/Neuter Program; Students Study Whales

This weekly animal column focuses on news involving animal issues in Massachusetts.

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Jealousy...

Northborough Woman Urges Residents to Place Ribbon in Memory of SPC Arsenault

A local woman is hoping to get as many people to recognize Brian Arsenault, who was killed last week in Afghanistan, by "painting the town."

Mass. Animals: Quincy Man Faces Cruelty Charges; New Spay/Neuter Program; Students Study Whales

This weekly animal column focuses on news involving animal issues in Massachusetts.

MA Patch Daily: Remembering 9/11; Stoughton Man Killed in Golf Cart Accident; Boston Firefighters Battle Five-Alarm Fire

Plus, public health officials raise West Nile Virus risk threat in some Middlesex County communities.

9-11: Where Were You When it Happened?

Share your story of how you remember Sept. 11, 2001.

MA Patch Daily: Political Newcomer Beats Long-time Incumbent; A Rant About College Students Goes Viral; NJ Event Hopes to Break Swampscott Shofar Record

Plus, Massachusetts is one of the best places to have a baby and a team of students study whale mucus to see how it may determine stress.

MassDOT "Infra-Space" Program Receives Redevelopment Ideas

There are eight redevelopment ideas for areas under elevated roadways.

Pick-Your-Own Apples Near (or in) Northborough

Apple season is here, and a favorite fall activity is apple-picking. Here are some located near Westborough.

Scavenger Hunt Offers Patriots Tickets to Fans

Kayem and former Patriot Joe Andruzzi are at the forefront of the Friday, Sept. 12 contest.

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I Don't Wanna....

MA Patch Daily: State Investigating Death of 6-Year-Old; Police Release Name of Man Killed in Accident at Mansfield Fish and Game; State Announces Grant Money to Fight Climate Change

Plus, a driver crashed into a Marshalls in Bedford and the Mass. Gaming Commission is holding casino talks this week.

MA Patch Daily: Mass. Doc With Ebola Shows Improvement; Woman Struck by Lightning Dies; Father Kills Himself When Police Go to Question Him About Child's Death

Plus, a drunk man allegedly assaults children in a playground and another man is charged for drunk driving for fifth time.

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Listening Can Make a Difference...

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Got Something to Say?

After Cool, Dry Finish, Summer Ends with Wettest July 4th Ever

Meteorological summer has ended, with rain far below average and temperatures on par with historical averages.

MA Patch Weekly: Northborough Soldier Killed in Afghanistan; Shark Attacks Kayakers; Former Mass. Man Thought to Be Helping ISIS with Social Media Efforts

Plus, 1.2 million residents were compromised by data thefts last year and Plymouth Police finds child porn, guns and mass murder plan.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect, Strong Wind, Hail, Flooding Rain Possible

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for most of southern New England for Saturday afternoon and evening.

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It is NOT a Secret...

Mass. Animals: Vet Faces Cruelty Charges; Boxer Bash, Veggie Events Planned; Gov. Visits NEADS

This weekly animal column focuses on issues surrounding animal welfare in Massachusetts.

Boss: 'We Have Less Than a Month to Save a Disabled Boy and Cancer Patient's Home and Pets'

A Northborough business owner is organizing a benefit for her employee, whose family may lose everything.

MA Patch Daily: Former Mass. Man Believed to be Helping ISIS; Shark Attacks Kayakers; Millions of Mass. Residents Had Their Personal Data Compromised

Plus, a citation was dropped against a man who created a Transformers police car and the Charles River gets a positive water quality rating.

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What if the Shoe was on the Other Foot?

CVS Changes Name, Ends Tobacco Sales

The pharmacy chain will now be known as "CVS Health."

MA Patch Daily: Stressed High School Students Ask For Relief; Police Find Child Porn and 'Mass Murder' Plot; Mass. Doctor Infected With Ebola Virus

Plus, CVS is changing its name and ending tobacco sales and police in multiple communities are looking for the public's help.

MA Patch Daily: Stressed High School Students Ask For Relief; Police Find Child Porn and 'Mass Murder' Plot; Mass. Doctor Infected With Ebola Virus

Plus, CVS is changing its name and ending tobacco sales and police in multiple communities are looking for the public's help.

MA Patch Daily: Health Care Costs on the Rise; Ted 2 Filming; Kittens Rescued From Construction Site

Plus, local kids help rescue an injured swan and a state tax amnesty program kicks off.

Hazardous Weather Outlook, Possible Thunderstorms for Area

The National Weather Service says there is a possibility of heavy rainfall in some areas of Massachusetts.

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Time...

New Report Shows Average Mass. Resident Paying $7,550 on Health Care

The report offers a first ever look at total health care expenditures in the Bay State.

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Tomorrows...

Weather Service: 'Take Cover Now!' Tornado Warning

National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for the area.

MA Patch Weekly: Market Basket Getting Back to Normal, UMass Prank at BC, Sunfish Mistaken for Shark Closes Beach

Plus, two plead guilty in 2010 shooting and man charged with sex trafficking of teen.

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Have You Walked In My Shoes?

MBTA Ridership Up, Even After Fare Hike

The MBTA has released its latest ridership data, which shows an increase in riders in the month following a 5 percent fare increase.

Mass. Animals: Racer Turned Therapy Dog; Rabid Skunk; Walk for the Animals; Animal-Friendly License Plate

This weekly column focuses on news about animals in Massachusetts. Have a tip? Email charlene.arsenault@patch.com.

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