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August 2, 2020

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BOSTON

Sheriff Nick Cocchi says bill to make Massachusetts inmate phone calls free would force cuts to jail programs; advocates believe free calls will help successful re-entry

Bill S.1372, An Act relative to inmate telephone calls, seeks to make phone services provided to prisoners in Department of Correction facilities and county houses of correction free of cost to prisoners or receiving parties.

By Melissa Hanson | [email protected]

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News

LIVING

Massachusetts real estate transactions for Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties, Aug. 2, 2020

Massachusetts real estate transactions for Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties

By The Republican

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NEWS

The Gun: Vincent Palmieri disappeared from Staten Island in 1972; his death has a mysterious link to Western Massachusetts

Vincent Palmieri's body was found in a river in northern Vermont in June 1972 -- but his family didn't learn his fate for over 40 years.

By Stephanie Barry | [email protected]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Wilford Brimley, ‘Cocoon’ and ‘Natural’ actor, dies at 85

Wilford Brimley, who worked his way up from movie stunt rider to an indelible character actor who brought gruff charm, and sometimes menace, to a range of films that included “Cocoon,” and “The Firm,” has died. He was 85.

By The Associated Press

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Sports

RED SOX

Austin Brice to open for Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees on Sunday in game that should include several pitching changes

Austin Brice will serve as the opener for the Boston Red Sox vs. the New York Yankees on Sunday.

By Christopher Smith | [email protected]

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RED SOX

Red Sox starting pitcher ERA increases to 6.87 as Zack Godley struggles in loss to Yankees; Boston records 2 hits after 3rd inning

Red Sox starters have combined for a 6.87 ERA (36 ⅔ innings, 28 earned runs) in nine games this year.

By Christopher Smith | [email protected]

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CELTICS

Boston Celtics’ Marcus Smart fined $15,000 for saying officials tried to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo in the game

Marcus Smart believed officials intervened to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo in the game.

By Tom Westerholm | [email protected]

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Entertainment

TV

How to watch ‘After Dark,’ a new talk show playing into your biggest nerd fantasies

Syfy Wire’s 'After Dark,' a new late-night show, premieres tonight, Saturday, August 1, at 11 p.m. ET/PT.

By Katey Clifford, eCommerce reporter

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ENTERTAINMENT

Review: Beyoncé’s ‘Black Is King’ is supreme Black art

King Beyoncé’s new film takes you on a journey of Black art, music, history and fashion as the superstar transports you to Africa to tell the story of a young man in search of his crown, matched to epic songs she created while inspired by “The Lion King.”

By Mesfin Fekadu

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ENTERTAINMENT

Off The Menu: Restaurants see need for throw-away containers

Disposables come into play in today's dining scene.

By Hugh Robert | Special to The Republican

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