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June 12, 2020

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CORONAVIRUS

’This is literally a circus’: Hampden County sheriff cites threats to public safety, vulnerable inmates amid exodus of COVID-19 releases

Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi said inmates being released over coronavirus threats are re-offendering, homeless and overdosing on drugs in some cases.

By Stephanie Barry | sbarry@repub.com

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POLICE AND FIRE

Police arrest teenage boy in connection with the burning of a Boston police cruiser following May 31 protest

Police say several individuals vandalized the cruiser, breaking its windows and eventually setting it on fire destroying it.

By Noah R. Bombard | nbombard@masslive.com

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POLICE AND FIRE

Boston, Arlington police departments update policies to prevent, report excessive force in wake of nationwide protests

The Boston and Arlington police departments on Thursday announced updated use of force policies in the wake of nationwide protests over systemic racism and the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

By Benjamin Kail | bkail@masslive.com

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CORONAVIRUS

Clark University to bring back students and staff in fall with reduced class sizes, COVID-19 test requirements

The university plans to cut in-person classes short by the Thanksgiving break, replacing finals week with a "course completion" time period.

By Steph Solis | ssolis@masslive.com

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Sports

RED SOX

Boston Red Sox draft Shane Drohan, Florida State LHP, in 5th round (No. 148 overall)

The Red Sox selected four players during the two-day draft.

By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com

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RED SOX

Boston Red Sox draft Jeremy Wu-Yelland, Hawaii LHP, in 4th round (No. 118 overall)

The Red Sox have three picks on Day 2 of the draft.

By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com

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PATRIOTS

Colin Kaepernick closer to NFL return? Pete Carroll received call from team potentially interested QB

Kaepernick last played in 2016

By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com

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Entertainment

TV

‘Alone’ season 7 | How to watch, live stream, TV channel, time

Alone comes back for its seventh season tonight, Thursday, June 11 at 10 p.m. ET.

By Katey Clifford, eCommerce reporter

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CORONAVIRUS

Massachusetts to launch $5 million grant program to help communities fix streets, parking lots as restaurants shift focus to outdoor dining

Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced the program Thursday morning during a news briefing in the Greater Boston Food Bank.

By Steph Solis | ssolis@masslive.com

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TV

How to watch the Ryan Reynolds and Adam Scott comedy game show ‘Don’t’

The new comedy game show 'Don’t' hosted by Adam Scott and produced by Ryan Reynolds premieres tonight, Thursday, July 11, at 9 p.m. ET.

By Katey Clifford, eCommerce reporter

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