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‘It’s OK to look back, but don’t stare’: Chairman of Chelsea Soldiers’ Home cautions oversight committee on Holyoke counterpart Updated 4:22 PM; The special legislative oversight committee on the COVID-19 outbreak at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home held its eighth hearing since October Monday, featuring testimony from experts on veterans’ health and wellness. The oversight committee was formed in response to the pandemic — which claimed the lives of at least 77 veterans at the state...

To reach under-served communities, vaccination clinics hit the road By Mackenzi Klemann - mklemann@limanews.com Student Nicole Caser (right) speaks with Carol Carpenter, of Cincinnati, before her vaccine during the clinic held at Ohio Northern University in Ada. Amanda Wilson | The Lima News Student Alayna Janok gives a vaccine to Dick Carpenter, of Cincinnati, during the clinic held at Ohio Northern University in Ada. Amanda Wilson | The Lima News Student Nicole Caser gets instruction from...

eizzo@adirondackdailyenterprise.com WILMINGTON — A new Dollar General could be coming to Wilmington. The project already has some vocal opponents. A developer submitted plans to the Wilmington Planning Board last week seeking to build a new Dollar General on state Route 86, a busy strip that winds through the center of town. The initial site plans haven’t been discussed at a planning board meeting yet — the project is on the board’s agenda for its March 1 meeting, and the property wou...

Massachusetts lawmakers vote to legalize abortions for whatever reason up to birth according to a report. Life News reported that the Massachusetts Senate together with the House of Representatives rejected the amendments made by Governor Charlie Baker last week along with the bill that would provide abortion survivors basic life support and care. As per Life News, there were four each of Republicans and Democrats who voted against the pro-abortion bill against the 32 who voted for it. The said...

Reply As part of the launch, the municipalities are asking residents and businesses to take a survey on what should be addressed. (Shutterstock) DEDHAM, MA — Dedham and Boston launched a community process to assess transportation and safety needs along the VFW Parkway/Providence Highway corridor. The project will evaluate how to meet the travel and safety needs of all users, including motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, transit riders, local residents and area businesses. As part of the laun...

Mass. Senate votes to expand abortion access, rejects governor’s amendments By Stephanie Ebbert Globe Staff,Updated December 18, 2020, 6:09 p.m. Email to a Friend State Senator Harriette Chandler: "Today, we will make the world just a bit fairer for every person who faces this difficult choice."David L. Ryan/File 2018 The Massachusetts Senate voted overwhelmingly Friday to reject Governor Charlie Baker’s changes to their measure expanding abortion access. With only eight of 40 members...

Common Content Editors Note: The following was submitted by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council. DEDHAM -- The town of Dedham and city of Boston have launched a community process to assess transportation and safety needs along the VFW Parkway/Providence Highway corridor.   The project will evaluate how to meet the travel and safety needs of all users, including motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, transit riders, local residents and area businesses. As part of the launch, the municipalities...