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August 28, 2020

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POLITICS

2020 RNC: Trump lashes Biden, defies pandemic on White House stage

Presenting himself as the last barrier protecting an American way of life under siege from radical forces, Trump declared the Democratic agenda as "the most extreme set of proposals ever put forward by a major party nominee.”

By The Associated Press

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News

NEWS

Holyoke brush fire at Ashley Reservoir contained but expected to burn for days

The fire is burning in the roots of dead trees, making them unstable.

By Jeanette DeForge | [email protected]

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WORCESTER

Worcester School Committee approves $15.5 million in budget cuts as district waits for finalized state budget

The Worcester School Committee discussed the budget cuts at its meeting on Thursday.

By Melissa Hanson | [email protected]

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CORONAVIRUS

Study suggests racial disparities in COVID-19 rates have ripple effect across Massachusetts communities

The study, published on Thursday, sought to quantify the differences in infection rates among communities of color and white communities.

By Tanner Stening | [email protected]

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Sports

RED SOX

Boston Red Sox vs. Washington Nationals preview: TV schedule, pitching probables, key stories (August 28-30)

The defending champions will be in Boston to kick off a 10-game homestand.

By Chris Cotillo | [email protected]

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RED SOX

Boston Red Sox rotation: Martin Perez will start Friday vs. Nationals, Nathan Eovaldi pushed back to Sunday

The Red Sox had to shuffle their rotation before heading home to face the Nationals.

By Chris Cotillo | [email protected]

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RED SOX

Why did Boston Red Sox postpone game to protest racial injustice? ‘The group felt strongly about backing Jackie Bradley Jr.’

The Red Sox discussed the possibility of postponing the game earlier Thursday.

By Chris Cotillo | [email protected]

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Entertainment

TV

Kevin Hart’s ‘Celebrity Game Face’ returns | How to watch, live stream, TV channel, time

The first of five new episodes of 'Celebrity Game Face' begins tonight, Thursday, August 27, at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

By Katey Clifford, eCommerce reporter

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TV

Big Brother’s week 3 live eviction: How to watch, live stream, TV channel, time

See who’s getting the boot on 'Big Brother: All Stars' tonight, Thursday, August 27, at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

By Katey Clifford, eCommerce reporter

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BOSTON

Mass. Gaming Commission lauds crackdown following Encore Boston Harbor hotel suite party

The party, involving more than 100 people gathered in a suite on Aug. 16, was a serious violation of COVID-19 regulations.

By Peter Goonan | [email protected]

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