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Protest, rally planned in Boston following deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery

Black Lives Matter Boston and Violence in Boston Inc. will stage a ‘die in’ on Blue Hill Avenue and a rally in Franklin Park on Tuesday evening.

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Several more Floyd vigils in Boston planned for this week

Days after thousands of peaceful protesters demonstrated in Boston against police brutality, followed by bursts of violence and looting, several vigils are scheduled to be held in and around the city this week.

‘That is not condoned’: no dropped cases stemming from Boston violence, DA Rollins says

Prosecutors are pursuing charges against all 53 people arrested during looting that broke out Sunday night in Boston after a day of largely peaceful demonstrations in opposition to the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, said Suffolk District Attorney Rachael Rollins.

Maine reports 5 deaths, 28 new coronavirus cases

The Maine Center for Disease Control reported five deaths and 28 new coronavirus cases Tuesday afternoon, bringing the statewide death toll to 94 and cases count to 2,377.

Trump vowed to send the military into US cities to quell violent protests. Can he do that?
The Insurrection Act of 1807 does give the president the authority to either federalize a state’s National Guard or send in the US military to a state. But legal scholars aren't sure that holds up under current circumstances.

Boston. Racism. Image. Reality.
In 2017, the Spotlight Team took on one of the hardest questions facing this city: Does Boston deserve its racist reputation? In the end, what ​the team discovered wasn't all pretty.

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Ayanna Pressley, DA Rollins, and other political leaders of color call for police accountability

Baker says camps, child care can reopen during phase two of reopening

Mass. sees 3,840 new coronavirus cases, 189 new deaths as officials begin reporting ‘probable’ cases

Baker didn’t hold back on what he thinks about Trump’s message on protests

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Retired firefighter helps save man who fell 20 feet into trench at Concord Country Club

A retired firefighter help save a man who fell into a trench at the Concord Country Club Tuesday morning, officials said. an hour ago

Marshfield Fair canceled for first time in 153 years over pandemic concerns

The Marshfield Fair has been canceled for the first time in 153 years due to public health concerns, officials announced Monday. 2 hours ago

St. Jerome School in Weymouth to close; St. Francis Xavier and Sacred Heart Schools announce partnership

St. Jerome School will not reopen for the new school year, and Sacred Heart School in Weymouth Landing and St. Francis Xavier School in South Weymouth have announced a partnership. 2 hours ago

Two Dracut men arrested for carrying bricks, other 'burglarious tools’ near Fanueil Hall, police say

Two men were arrested after they were allegedly found carrying multiple bricks and other tools typically used in burglaries near Fanueil Hall Monday night, Boston Police said. 3 hours ago

Two suspects arrested in violent assault on teens in Park Street Station

Two teenagers were allegedly violently assaulted and robbed in Park Street Station Monday night by a group of people who they had spent the day with in the Boston Common, Transit Police said.

Watch live: Representative Pressley, state leaders of color speak in response to killings of Black Americans

Representative Ayanna Pressley is being joined by several state leaders to discuss reforms in the wake of the killings of George Floyd and others.

Man attacks homeless woman outside bus terminal at South Station

A Virginia man was arrested after he allegedly threw soda onto a homeless woman and assaulted her with a mini baseball bat early Monday, Transit Police said.

Boston police arrest gun-toting suspect after foot chase and violent struggle in Dorchester

A gun-toting man led Boston police on a foot-chase through back yards in Dorchester late Monday night before officers apprehended the suspect after a violent struggle in which he tried to reach for his firearm, authorities said Tuesday.

OBITUARIES

Bobby Joe Morrow, 3-time winner in 1956 Olympics, dies at 84

Richard Herd, Boston-born character actor known for ‘Seinfeld’ role, dies at 87

Avital Sagalyn, artist whose first solo show was just months ago, dies at 95

John Randall, ichthyologist extraordinaire, dies at 95

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Newton city leaders pledge to work against racism, injustice

A group of Newton city leaders said they deplored “the unacceptable loss of lives due to the color of someone’s skin” after witnessing the tragic deaths of Black people around the country in past months.

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Newton city leaders pledge to work against racism, injustice

A group of Newton city leaders said they deplored “the unacceptable loss of lives due to the color of someone’s skin” after witnessing the tragic deaths of Black people around the country in past months.

Chelmsford closes town beaches over social distancing concerns

Chelmsford has closed its two town beaches following reports that some members of the public were not following guidelines to keep people safe from COVID-19.

A peaceful day, then violence erupts

A stirring protest erupted into the worst rioting in the city in recent memory.

Was Governor Charlie Baker right to allow hair salons to reopen?
Read two views and vote in our online poll.

BLOTTER TALES
Police rescue a goat at Plimoth Plantation
A goat is rescued at Plimoth Plantation, a man crashes his Camaro into an historic bell, and other odd tales from local police blotters.

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A peaceful day, then violence erupts

Review of Riverside — Newton’s other big development proposal — continues apace

District Attorney Rollins calls public defenders too white and privileged, setting off a storm of protest

Are the annual motor vehicle inspections required by the state beneficial?

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For Arlington cribbage players, camaraderie is still in the cards

When the coronavirus threat is over, members of the Retired Men’s Club of Arlington aim to resume their beloved games.

Mass Audubon’s birding fund-raiser stays close to the nest - and soars

Given the pandemic social restrictions, Mass Audubon redesigned its largest fund-raiser to encourage bird-watching from home.

With help from his son, a musical ventriloquist makes foray into virtual mirth

“Even though there are a lot of things that are pretty scary right now, it still is a wonderful world," Kevin Driscoll of Framingham recently reassured his audience.

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For Jase, 3, it takes a village — and a parade fueled by love

Little Jase Russell is continuing the fight for his life this week at Boston Children’s Hospital.

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