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August 18, 2020

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WORCESTER

‘A shadow of what we used to be:’ Worcester Public Market trying to survive amid pandemic with fewer people walking through its Canal District shops

The Worcester Public Market has seen a dip in visitors but is confident it can survive amid the pandemic.

By Michael Bonner | mbonner@masslive.com

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POLITICS

2020 DNC: Michelle Obama touts Joe Biden’s empathy; Republicans speak on opening night

The campaign hosted drive-in viewing stations in six states, much like drive-in movies, where viewers could watch on a big screen from the safety of their vehicles.

By The Associated Press

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NEWS

Target in Holyoke closes for cleaning after 2 employees contract COVID-19

Holyoke is one of 11 high-risk communities across the state for the coronavirus.

By Jeanette DeForge | jdeforge@repub.com

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POLITICS

Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse alleges chair of Massachusetts Democratic Party ‘discouraged’ him from challenging Rep. Richard Neal

Alex Morse says state party leaders discouraged him from running, which the Massachusetts Democrats deny.

By Benjamin Kail | bkail@masslive.com

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Sports

RED SOX

Fans at Red Sox games? MLB ‘not able to consider hosting fans at this time’ despite Sam Kennedy believing Fenway Park is ready for limited capacity

The Rockies and Rangers are among the teams pushing to have fans at home games.

By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com

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BRUINS

Bruins’ Jake DeBrusk’s gives him with badly-needed confidence and Boston a firm-grip on the series.

DeBrusk started and sealed Boston's come-from-behind win, Monday

By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com

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BRUINS

Jordan Staal injury: No update on status of Hurricanes’ forward after Charlie McAvoy hit knocks him out of Game 4

Staal didn't return after the hit

By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com

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Entertainment

NEWS

Reopened Massachusetts casinos collected $45M in July

The numbers mean about $13.2 million in revenue for the state following several months of coronavirus-related casino shutdowns.

By State House News Service

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MUSIC

Two men charged in 2002 murder of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay

The indictment alleges that Jam Master Jay was involved in transporting kilogram-quantities of cocaine between 1996 and 2002.

By Ray Kelly | rkelly@repub.com

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NEWS

WWE star Sonya Deville target of kidnapping plot; suspect arrested

The suspect was carrying a knife, plastic zip ties, duct tape, and mace when he was apprehended in her home.

By Ray Kelly | rkelly@repub.com

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