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August 26, 2020

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CORONAVIRUS

’Our phone started ringing off the hook:’ Massachusetts private schools see uptick in interest following plans for public schools to go remote

Parents have started contacting private schools across Massachusetts after many public schools announce they are offering remote or hybrid learning in the fall.

By Heather Adams | Hadams@masslive.com

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News

NEWS

Massachusetts tax-free weekend 2020: Retailers look for a lift out of coronavirus slump

The annual tax-free holiday typically saves consumers in Massachusetts a total of $20 million, meaning it also costs the state $20 million in tax revenue. This year it falls on Aug. 29 and 30.

By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com

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NEWS

Body of Sgt. Elder Fernandes, missing Massachusetts soldier, found 30 miles from Fort Hood

The body of a missing soldier is believed to have been found about 30 miles from Fort Hood, the Army base in Texas where he was stationed, police said Tuesday.

By Acacia Coronado

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POLITICS

RNC 2020: First lady Melania Trump expresses sympathy for coronavirus victims

Melania Trump says her husband “will not rest until he has done all he can” to stem the “invisible enemy” of the coronavirus outbreak.

By The Associated Press | MassLive

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Sports

RED SOX

Red Sox trade rumors: Ranking Boston’s trade deadline candidates from most likely to be dealt (Matt Barnes, Kevin Pillar) to least likely (Rafael Devers, Alex Verdugo)

The Red Sox are poised to be active in the next six days.

By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com

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RED SOX

Kyle Hart fighting to keep Boston Red Sox rotation spot after 3 rough outings: ‘I’ve learned I’m not as good as I thought I was'

Hart has a 13.00 ERA in his first three outings.

By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com

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RED SOX

Chris Mazza to start for Boston Red Sox on Thursday vs. Blue Jays; righty has 6.35 ERA in 2 outings this year

Mazza will make his second start of the season in the series finale.

By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com

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Entertainment

ENTERTAINMENT

Dakin Humane Society: Rehoming is sometimes necessary

There is a significant stigma attached to rehoming.

By Lee Chambers

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TV

‘The Haves and Have Nots’ | How to watch, live stream, TV channel, time

'The Haves and Have Nots' returns for the second half of season 7 with back-to-back episodes tonight, Tuesday, August 25 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

By Katey Clifford, eCommerce reporter

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ENTERTAINMENT

McDonald’s to offer Spicy Chicken McNuggets, Mighty Hot Sauce this September

McDonald's will soon be offering Spicy Chicken McNuggets.

By Heather Adams | Hadams@masslive.com

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