Massachusetts is going to see a painfully slow reopening process, business leaders say

A plan submitted to Governor Baker paints a sobering portrait of a painfully slow reopening of the economy with basic measures such as masks, social distancing, and isolation remaining the most effective tools to contain COVID-19.

Steve Pagliuca enters spotlight as state officials figure out how to restart economy

Jeffrey Epstein?s Harvard ties were extensive, new report reveals

Deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein had his own office in a Harvard department and visited there more than 40 times after he was released from jail in 2010 up until 2018, according to review of the university?s ties to the financier released on Friday.

7 things to know about the report How Epstein made himself into a ?Harvard man? Read the full report

Michigan militia puts armed protests in the spotlight

An armed militia?s involvement in an angry demonstration against coronavirus restrictions in the Michigan statehouse Thursday marked an escalation that drew condemnation and shone a spotlight on the practice of bringing weapons to protests.

It?s ?common sense? for us to wear masks in public, Governor Baker says. His order about that takes effect Wednesday

?This is going to be basically a way of life," Charlie Baker said Frieday. "No ifs, no ands, no buts, no doubts. If you can?t [socially distance] inside or outside, you?re going to be expected to wear a face covering or a mask.? After the announcement, state health officials reported 154 more people had died from the coronavirus outbreak, pushing the state?s death toll to 3,716.

Here?s what to know about the mandate Researchers say some fabric masks can filter nearly as well as an N95

Expect temperatures in the low 70s today ? and in the mid-70s on Sunday

Enough with cool temperatures. The new month of May is bringing spring-like conditions to Massachusetts, including sunshine and balmy readings in the 70s this weekend.

Joe Biden?s statement and television interview did not put sexual assault allegation behind him

In a 1,006-word statement and a sometimes contentious MSNBC interview, Joe Biden sought to carefully thread the needle between acknowledging Tara Reade?s right to come forward while still forcefully denying her allegations.

In his TV interview, Biden didn?t end the Tara Reade story. No one could

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?Everybody is looking a little haggard?: Maine barbershops booked up as some coronavirus restrictions lift

Salons and barbershops across Maine started to welcome back their customers Friday after Governor Janet Mills earlier in the week announced a staggered approach to reopening the state?s economy.

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This 85-year-old draws a cartoon a day for friends and family in need of a laugh

We can?t have the Derby, but we can still have the pie

Twice denied testing, UMass Amherst scholar dies after long battle with coronavirus

Rana Zoe Mungin, 30, died Monday from COVID-19 complications, after, her family said, she was twice denied coronavirus tests during trips to a Brooklyn hospital.

Trump moves to replace watchdog who identified critical medical shortages

President Trump moved Friday night to replace a top official at the Department of Health and Human Services who angered him with a report last month highlighting supply shortages and testing delays at hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic.

Plymouth County Commissioners ignore criticism, move ahead on doling out $90 million in coronavirus aid

Plymouth County commissioners acknowledged criticism but insisted they can get federal aid to the county's 27 communities faster than the state. It is the only county in the state that took advantage of the law and got millions of dollars.

How did Plymouth County end up with $90 million in federal relief funds?

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Tom Brady?s Brookline mansion is off the market. Here?s why.

Hint: It isn?t because he regrets signing on with the Buccaneers.

FDA allows emergency use of Gilead?s drug remdesivir for coronavirus patients

The FDA on Friday allowed emergency use of the experimental drug that appears to help some coronavirus patients recover faster.

How remdesivir, new hope for coronavirus patients, was resurrected

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Six weeks after social distancing began, Mass. coronavirus hospitalizations and cases remain high. Why so little improvement?

Epidemiologists say significant drops in metrics may take time, but people?s behavior makes a difference, too.

Grand opening interrupted: For new businesses during pandemic, the road ahead is steep

Small businesses across the country are struggling to keep afloat. But for startups that were due to open just as the virus arrived, the road ahead feels even steeper.

Masks, temperature checks, and sanitized dice. When casinos reopen, will customers come?

The state?s three operators will face the challenge of balancing safety with fun.

Rhode Island

R.I. may open some state parks May 9 and beaches around Memorial Day

But Governor Gina Raimondo cautioned that social distancing limits will remain in place, and she won?t lift the stay-home order if Rhode Islanders start gathering in large groups, resulting in a spike in coronavirus cases.

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Expect temperatures in the low 70s today ? and in the mid-70s on Sunday

Enough with cool temperatures. The new month of May is bringing spring-like conditions to Massachusetts, including sunshine and balmy readings in the 70s this weekend.

Five trucks catch fire at Andover construction company

Environmental clean-up crews were on the scene at 46 Lowell Junction Road, where Deloury Industries leases space for its company, Andover fire said in a statement late Friday night.

ICE inmates in altercation with corrections officers over coronavirus testing in Bristol County

Detainees were accused of refusing coronavirus tests and attacking corrections officers. Advocates for the inmates say they were assaulted for protesting.

Former PIMCO head asks judge to set aside one guilty plea in college admissions scandal case

State Police, union to start ?Chat with a Trooper? outreach to seniors during pandemic

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No rookie minicamps means no Malcolm Butler-like stories across the NFL

With no rookie minicamps this weekend, undrafted players don?t have an opportunity to compete.

For Justin Rohrwasser, the controversy about his tattoo started soon after being drafted by Patriots

According to his friends, Rohrwasser has never been shy about his conservative beliefs.

Federal judge denies unequal pay claim by U.S. women?s soccer players

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Baseball in Taiwan gives hopes to return of the game in the US

US women?s soccer claim of unequal pay tossed, can argue travel

NBA delays draft lottery, combine

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Massachusetts is going to see a painfully slow reopening process, business leaders say

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Steve Pagliuca enters spotlight as state officials figure out how to restart economy

If the Massachusetts economy can reopen without our hospitals getting swamped by COVID-19 patients, we might have Steve Pagliuca to thank.

Congress calls on Jeff Bezos of Amazon to testify

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Bruins and Jaroslav Halak reach one-year, $2.25 million agreement

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Expect temperatures in the low 70s today ? and in the mid-70s on Sunday

Five trucks catch fire at Andover construction company

ICE inmates in altercation with corrections officers over coronavirus testing in Bristol County

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Biden denies sexual assault allegation on MSNBC

Joe Biden?s statement and television interview did not put sexual assault allegation behind him

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Massachusetts is going to see a painfully slow reopening process, business leaders say

Steve Pagliuca enters spotlight as state officials figure out how to restart economy

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Maine moxie keeps chefs from getting ?Chopped?

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Once blacklisted, Lee Grant went on to win Oscars and make documentaries

In ?All Day and a Night?: sins of the father, sins of the son

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True tremendousness from Trevor Noah

Sticking with ?Billions? has paid off

In Amazon?s clever ?Upload,? there?s an app for the afterlife

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Allston music venue Great Scott closes after 44 years

The singer?s in one state, the drummer?s in another, but Boston?s college bands are playing on

BSO unveils plans for its 2020-21 season in Symphony Hall

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Uncertainty, resolve among Boston arts leaders

Barrington Stage plans an August production, with social distancing

American Repertory Theater, Harvard health researchers to collaborate on a path forward for theater

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Plymouth County Commissioners ignore criticism, move ahead on doling out $90 million in coronavirus aid

Grand opening interrupted: For new businesses during pandemic, the road ahead is steep

Should Massachusetts approve a proposal to set aside a portion of the state capital budget for public arts projects?

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Irrfan Khan, Bollywood star, Hollywood actor, 53

Lloyd Lillie, whose Boston sculptures depicted Red Auerbach and James Michael Curley, dies at 87

Steve Dalkowski, hard-throwing pitcher and baseball?s greatest what-if story, dies at 80