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January 4, 2021

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Outlook ‘grim’ for Springfield restaurants as coronavirus pandemic drags on

Ninety-seven businesses in Springfield, including restaurants, bars and clubs, have renewed their liquor licenses for 2021, out of 109 listed.

By Peter Goonan | pgoonan@repub.com

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Historical signs, weed control add to appeal of Springfield’s Connecticut River Walk and Bikeway

The improvements were completed in recent months with grants from the Springfield Community Preservation Committee.

By Peter Goonan | pgoonan@repub.com

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Marijuana revenue presents opportunities, challenges for Massachusetts communities as industry enters 3rd year

Many communities are seeing a new revenue stream, but some uncertainty looms as competition increases.

By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com

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Coronavirus

Massachusetts reports 3,110 new COVID cases, 105 more deaths Sunday as nation surpasses 350,000 dead throughout pandemic

The Department of Public Health released new data on Sunday.

By Benjamin Kail | bkail@masslive.com

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Sports

Celtics

Jayson Tatum thriving in clutch spots for Boston Celtics: 5 things we learned from win over Detroit Pistons

Tatum has two game-winning shots in the final seconds through seven games this season

By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com

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Jakobi Meyers a consistent bright spot in underwhelming Patriots offense | Chris Mason

Meyers made the most of his opportunity when it finally arrived.

By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com

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Red Sox

Boston Red Sox’s Bobby Dalbec talks debut season, contending for Rookie of the Year in 2021 and Alex Cora’s return on The Fenway Rundown podcast

Dalbec homered eight times in 23 games for the Red Sox in 2020.

By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com

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Sword stolen from statue of Revolutionary War hero in Westfield 40 years ago returned

Taken as a college prank, the city's Historical Commission forgives the 'thief'

By Cynthia G. Simison | csimison@repub.com

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Country music star Tyler Rich reports finding body in state park in Chicopee on New Year’s Eve

Rich is married to actress Sabina Gadecki, a Chicopee native.

By Jeanette DeForge | jdeforge@repub.com

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Entertainment

Beer Nut: “Best beer’ lists can drive you to drink

Nothing wrong with a fun beer list, but at least have it make sense.

By George Lenker | Special to The Republican

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