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September 30, 2026
Ed Markey Backs Out of Oct. 14 Debate Against John Deaton
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Ed Markey Backs Out of Oct. 14 Debate Against John Deaton
By Tom Joyce
U.S. Sen. Ed Markey backed out of an Oct. 14 WCVB debate against Republican challenger John Deaton, according to MassGOP Chair Amy Carnevale.
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Payton Tolle Talks The Day He Went All-In on Pitching, Red Sox Fans, and Prayer
Payton Tolle Talks The Day He Went All-In on Pitching, Red Sox Fans, and Prayer
By Tom Joyce
Red Sox starter Payton Tolle talks being a two-way player in college, Red Sox fans, high school baseball, prayer and his Christian faith in an interview with NewBostonPost.
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Massachusetts Voters Favor Keeping Legal Marijuana, 2024 Gun Law, Poll Shows
Massachusetts Voters Favor Keeping Legal Marijuana, 2024 Gun Law, Poll Shows
By CommonWealth Beacon
A new MassINC poll finds Massachusetts voters leaning strongly against repealing legal recreational marijuana and the state’s 2024 gun law.
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Maura Healey Seeks Project Labor Agreement For Sagamore Bridge Replacement
Maura Healey Seeks Project Labor Agreement For Sagamore Bridge Replacement
By State House News Service
MassDOT seeks bids for the $1.6 billion Sagamore Bridge replacement, with construction set to begin in winter 2027 and a project labor agreement required.
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5 Great Places To Go for a Walk in Massachusetts This Fall
5 Great Places To Go for a Walk in Massachusetts This Fall
By Abigail Hawthorne
Looking for the best fall walks in Massachusetts? Explore five scenic spots for foliage, coastal views, mountain scenery and easy autumn outings.
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