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Sec. Galvin speaks after suspicious mail sent to Mass. Elections Division
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- Sec. Galvin speaks after suspicious mail sent to Mass. Elections Division
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Massachusetts election officials received an envelope in the mail Friday that matched the description of "suspicious mail" sent to other states and congressional offices earlier this week.
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- Patriots injury report: Oct. 16
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- 0:14
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Mike Vrabel says the Patriots will make a decision on A.J. Brown's availability on Saturday.
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- Asking Healey about the latest State Police scandal
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- We asked Gov. Healey about the latest State Police scandal and, after the debate, we asked if she takes corruption seriously enough. She defended the State Police and the Colonel she chose. https://www.wcvb.com/article/spam-debate-response-healey-minogue-massachusetts/74158510
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- Former Braintree detective accused of harassing ex-girlfriend
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Former Braintree detective accused of tracking his ex-girlfriend with police tools, including a GPS device and database searches.
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- Head of the Charles begins in Boston despite rain
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- The Head of the Charles Regatta is underway in Boston, with thousands of rowers competing as organizers watch rain and wind.
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- Video: More rain this evening with chance of t-storms
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- 3:42
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- The Boston area sees impact weather Friday with rain and breezy conditions.
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- List of baby names on Sandra Birchmore's phone included 'Matthew'
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Testimony resumes Friday in the trial of former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell, who is accused of killing Birchmore in 2021 to hide a sexual relationship that began when she was a minor.
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- Healey, Minogue on addressing racial wealth gaps
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- How would Massachusetts' gubernatorial candidates address the racial wealth gap? Gov. Maura Healey and Mike Minogue respond.
Watch the full debate: https://www.wcvb.com/article/healey-minogue-final-debate-oct-15-2026-live-udpates-stream/74133861
#debate #Governor #Healey #Minogue #governor #Massachusetts #Boston
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- Testimony continues in Matthew Farwell trial
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Witness Brian Holmes leaves Federal Court after testifying in the Matthew Farwell trial. He is the former Stoughton Police Deputy Chief.
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- Rainy, windy Friday and cold weekend for Massachusetts
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- A strong storm system brings rain and a chance of gusty thunderstorms ahead of the weekend chill. Full forecast: https://www.wcvb.com/article/impact-weather-widespread-rain-expected-across-massachusetts-on-friday/74107218
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- Video: Runds of rain; evening thunderstorms possible
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- 4:15
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Friday brings rain and breezy conditions to the Boston area, with impact weather.
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- How the debate stage was turned back into a news studio
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- More than 90 minutes of studio work, compressed into 1 minute: How the debate stage was converted back to our news studio last night, in time for the 11 p.m. newscast.
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- AI in the classroom? What's your take?
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- AI in the classroom?
You left messages on the WCVB Listening Line with your thoughts.
What's your take?
#WCVBListeningLine #boston #Fenway #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Massachusetts #Classroom #Education
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- October 16th, 2026 WCVB EyeOpener
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- 20:02
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Video: Two rounds of rain before chilly weekend
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- 2:56
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Friday brings rain and breezy conditions to the Boston area, with Impact Weather.
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- Wake Up Call from Abby's House
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Friday's Wake Up Call comes from Abby's House in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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- Testimony resumes after friend testifies about Birchmore's desire to be a mom
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- Testimony Thursday focused on Sandra Birchmore's relationship with Matthew Farwell, an internal police investigation and digital evidence examined after her death. The former Stoughton police officer is accused of killing Birchmore in 2021 to hide a sexual relationship that began when she was a minor.
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- Gov. Healey pressed over Lamar Cook criminal history in post-debate conference
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Gov. Healey pressed over Lamar Cook criminal history in post-debate conference
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- Video: Friday brings rain and strong winds
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- 3:21
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Mostly sunny weather continues Thursday across the Boston area and Massachusetts. Impact weather arrives Friday with rain and breezy conditions, followed by another impact weather day Saturday with windy and chilly conditions.
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- Governor's Debate: Healey & Minogue on accountability
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Gov. Maura Healey and challenger Mike Minogue debate accountability and oversight after the recent arrest of Healey's former aide, LaMar Cook, and a $495,000 MBTA employee settlement involving GM Phil Eng.
More about the incidents here: https://www.wcvb.com/article/minogue-healey-oversight-aide-mbta-settlement/74151778
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- Healey-Minogue debate: LaMar Cook, oversight, and accountability
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- 4:26
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Healey and Minogue debated oversight and accountability issues.
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- Massachusetts political analysts review the final Healey-Minogue debate
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- How did Gov. Maura Healey and Mike Minogue do in the final debate of the Massachusetts race for governor? Political analysts Mary Ann Marsh and Rob Gray share their review of the candidates' performances.
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- Healey speaks on Lamar Cook
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- 'I WISH I NEVER HIRED LAMAR COOK': Gov. Healey was pressed in a post-debate conference tonight over whether or not she was familiar with Lamar Cook's criminal history.
Cook was fired from his role in Healey's administration last year after he was charged with trafficking cocaine.
Mike Minogue declined to speak to reporters after the debate.
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- MBTA says new Red Line cars delayed again by customs holdup
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- MBTA says new Red Line cars are delayed again after customs issues slowed production and pushed back the original 2027 deadline.
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- Healey-Minogue debate: Keep or stop Flock cameras?
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- 3:57
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Should Mass. put a pause on the installation of new Flock cameras? Gov. Maura Healey and Mike Minogue debate the issue.
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- Healey-Minogue debate: What to do about climate goals?
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- 3:12
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- In their final debate, Mike Minogue argued that he supports innovation but believes Massachusetts needs to bring in outside gas resources and Gov. Maura Healey responded that she supports renewable resources because the projects are local.
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- Healey-Minogue debate: State abortion law
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- 6:16
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Will you repeal the state abortion law? Mike Minogue and Gov. Maura Healey argued over the state's abortion law and Healey's response to perceived challenges from the Trump administration.
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- Spanish translation: Final debate between Gov. Healey, Minogue
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- 58:01
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Spanish translation: Gov. Maura Healey and Republican challenger Mike Minogue clashed Thursday over the cost of living, housing, energy bills, immigration and government accountability during their final debate before the Nov. 3 election, according to the debate coverage.
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- Gov. Healey, Mike Minogue meet in final Massachusetts gubernatorial debate
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- 58:01
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Gov. Maura Healey and Republican challenger Mike Minogue clashed Thursday over the cost of living, housing, energy bills, immigration and government accountability during their final debate before the Nov. 3 election.
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- Healey-Minogue debate: Immigration enforcement
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- 5:22
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- In their final debate before the gubernatorial election, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey defended her response to the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policy while Mike Minogue argued for more cooperation between the state and federal government.
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- Healey-Minogue debate: Racial wealth gap
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- 3:32
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- In their final debate, Gov. Maura Healey and Mike Minogue answer a question about how they would tackle the racial wealth gap.
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- Should Massachusetts pause the use of Flock cameras in the state?
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Should Massachusetts pause the use of Flock cameras in the state?
https://www.wcvb.com/article/healey-minogue-final-debate-oct-15-2026-live-udpates-stream/74133861
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- Healey-Minogue debate: Soaring energy bills
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- 6:20
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- How can the next governor lower energy costs for Massachusetts residents? In their final debate, Gov. Maura Healey and Mike Minogue argued about the best ways to cut costs and bring more energy into the Bay State.
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- Healey-Minogue debate: Housing costs in Massachusetts
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- 5:30
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Republican Mike Minogue and Gov. Maura Healey debate their ideas for cutting the cost of housing in Massachusetts.
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- Healey-Minogue debate: Cost of living in Massachusetts
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- 3:32
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Gov. Maura Healey and challenger Mike Minogue begin their debate with a focus on pocketbook issues, including their competing proposals for a gas tax holiday and housing costs.
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- Healey-Minogue debate: What to do about official misconduct?
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- 6:33
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- In their final debate, Republican Mike Minogue suggested that Gov. Maura Healey has not responded strongly enough to official misconduct. In response, Healey referenced her past as Attorney General and said she has moved as swiftly as possible to respond to issues while in office.
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- Will you repeal the state abortion law?
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Mike Minogue, who has identified as pro-life, was asked twice if he would repeal the state abortion law that Gov. Healey has signed.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/healey-minogue-final-debate-oct-15-2026-live-udpates-stream/74133861
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- How would you change the culture of misconduct in the MSP?
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Incidents of misconduct have rocked the Massachusetts State Police, including recent accusations against a Boston Public Schools employee, who pleaded not guilty to rape Tuesday after prosecutors alleged he sexually assaulted a woman inside the State Police barracks on Martha's Vineyard.
Healey and Minogue were asked what they would do to change the culture of misconduct within the state police.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/healey-minogue-final-debate-oct-15-2026-live-udpates-stream/74133861
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- Will you suspend the gas tax?
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Massachusetts gubernatorial candidates Gov. Maura Healey and Mike Minogue both answer whether or not they would suspend the gas tax as the costs of fuel and living have sharply increased across the state.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/healey-minogue-final-debate-oct-15-2026-live-udpates-stream/74133861
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- Healey, Minogue arrive ahead of final debate
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- The candidates are here.
The stage is set.
We're ready for the last debate.
Gov. Maura Healey and Mike Minogue will each get their chance to tell voters why they deserve to lead Massachusetts.
Live updates https://www.wcvb.com/article/healey-minogue-final-debate-oct-15-2026-live-udpates-stream/74133861
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- 5 for Good: Free golf program at Hanscom helps veterans
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- 3:10
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- PGA instructor Jim Tobin supports veterans with lessons and a tournament at Patriot Golf Course
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- Video: Impact weather arrives Friday
- Runtime
- 2:43
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Rain and breezy conditions arrive Friday with impact weather. Windy and chilly weather follows Saturday, with another impact weather day.
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- How PolitiFact will fact check the Healey-Minogue debate
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- 3:49
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- PolitiFact's Samantha Putterman explains how she prepared to keep the candidates honest during Thursday's final gubernatorial debate between Gov. Maura Healey and Mike Minogue.
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- Massachusetts approves fire code requiring recalled sprinkler replacement
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Massachusetts fire regulators approved a new code requiring building owners to identify, report and promptly replace recalled sprinkler heads after the deadly Gabriel House fire in Fall River.
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- Supporters gather outside NewsCenter 5
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Supporters are already gathering outside WCVB as Gov. Maura Healey and Republican challenger Mike Minogue prepare to face off for the final time before the November 3 election. Debate begins at 8 p.m.
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- MBTA says new Red Line cars delayed again by customs holdup
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- MBTA says new Red Line cars are delayed again after customs issues slowed production and pushed back the original 2027 deadline.
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- A.J. Brown practices for second time ahead of Patriots game against the Jets
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Patriots WR A.J. Brown on the field for practice day 2: “It felt good just to be back.” Will he play Sunday vs. the Jets? “It’s still up in the air.”
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- What happens if Massachusetts repeals legal recreational marijuana sales?
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Question 8, a ballot measure, would repeal recreational marijuana sales in the state and bring major changes to the cannabis industry if passed.
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- Unspent WWI artillery shell found in Paxton home, safely removed
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- A Paxton homeowner found a World War I artillery shell passed down from a grandfather, prompting a large emergency response.
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- Mass. doctor debunks myths about drinking raw milk
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Raw milk may be marketed as a more natural alternative to pasteurized milk, but an infectious disease specialist at Boston Children’s Hospital says drinking it can add health risks without providing a meaningful nutritional benefit.
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