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Bartender Denis Angelov, of Provincetown, Mass., left, serves sparking wine to Julie Skaller, left, and her husband David Skaller, right, both of Brewster, N.Y., at Tin Pan Alley restaurant, Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Provincetown. Hotels, restaurants and other businesses in tourist destinations are warning that hiring challenges during the coronavirus pandemic could force them to pare back operating hours or curtail services just as they’re eyeing a bounce-back summer. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Help Wanted: In pandemic, worry about finding summer workers

By Philip Marcelo Apr. 26, 2021 01:01 AM EDT

Lawmakers call for centralized state vaccine sign-up system

Feb. 16, 2021 11:05 AM EST
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts should create a centralized COVID-19 vaccine sign-up system to let all residents pre-register for shots, confirm eligibility and...

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2020, file photo, a summary of Ballot Question 2 on the Nov. 3 Massachusetts election ballot known as a "Ranked Choice Voting" law is displayed in Marlborough, Mass., in a handbook provided to voters by the Secretary of the Commonwealth. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes, File)
Massachusetts voters to decide ballot questions, Senate race

By The Associated Press Oct. 31, 2020 08:22 AM EDT

Evelinda Villegas receives a COVID-19 test at the Whittier Street Health Center's mobile test site, Wednesday, July 15, 2020, in Boston's Dorchester section. The health center has administered free COVID-19 tests to over 5,000 people. The tests, administered since April 13, have been a popular service in Boston's low-income communities that have experienced high rates of infection. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Sam Adams closes roof patio; no Swan Boat rides this summer

Jul. 15, 2020 11:31 AM EDT

Massachusetts National Guard soldiers from the 181st Engineer Company, left, wear masks out of concern for the coronavirus as they distribute boxes of food, Tuesday, May 5, 2020, to people also wearing masks in Chelsea, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Baker says state making gains on virus; 2nd Walmart closes

By Steve Leblanc And Mark Pratt May. 05, 2020 09:38 AM EDT

Lawmakers urge feds to include seafood in food aid purchases

May. 03, 2020 08:16 AM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Members of the all-Democratic Massachusetts congressional delegation are pushing to include East Coast seafood in purchasing agreements funded by...