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2011 Tornado Ripped 'The Heart Out of Springfield,' But Also 'Transformed' It Jun 04, 2021

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This week marks 10 years since a devastating tornado ripped through a swath of western Massachusetts. Three people were killed and 200 injured, and it caused more than $200 million in damages.

As COVID Rules End In Mass., Uncertainty About Mask Use And Vaccination Efforts May 28, 2021

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This weekend, nearly all COVID-19 safety restrictions will be lifted in Massachusetts. That includes mask requirements — at least for people who are vaccinated.

'Opioid Issues Are A Serious Problem' As Overdose Deaths Climb May 14, 2021

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Massachusetts public health officials announced this week opioid overdose deaths climbed by 5% in the state last year.

'Access Is Everything' As Massachusetts Pivots Its COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy May 07, 2021

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Massachusetts announced changes this week to its COVID-19 vaccine distribution strategy. More shots will be provided to regional sites, mobile clinics and doctor's offices.

When It Comes To Reopening, 'People Have Been On A Roller Coaster This Whole Time' Apr 30, 2021

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This week, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced a further rollback of the state's COVID-19 restrictions.

Sarno To Appeal, But 'Good Decision' To Allow Springfield Police Commission To Go Forward Apr 23, 2021

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A Massachusetts superior court judge has largely sided with the Springfield City Council in its lawsuit against Mayor Domenic Sarno over a 2018 ordinance seeking to establish a police commission.

Youth Mental Health Crises Likely To 'Linger After The Pandemic' Apr 16, 2021

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This week on The Short List: Many children in western Massachusetts in a mental health crisis are struggling to get services they need.

As Massachusetts Kids Return To Schools, Reopening May Be 'More For The Optics' Apr 02, 2021

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Many Massachusetts schools will open for full, in-person learning on April 5. Others, including Springfield, will start with a hybrid model, and bring back younger students first.

'Certainly Been Some Drawbacks,' But Improvement Seen In Vaccine Rollout In Massachusetts Mar 26, 2021

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This week Massachusetts governor Charlie Baker was grilled by a legislative oversight committee looking into his administration's COVID-19 response.

'If You Live In Skin That Isn't White,' There Is No Surprise To 'Visible And Deadly Aggressions' Mar 19, 2021

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There was stunning news this week of a series of murders in the Atlanta area, where a white man killed eight people including six Asian women.

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