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July 4, 2020

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CORONAVIRUS

Who will be the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine?

About a dozen different vaccines are in various stages of testing worldwide, including in Britain, China and the U.S. This week, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, said he is cautiously optimistic there will be a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the year or early 2021.

By The Associated Press | MassLive

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News

NEWS

Police policy topic of Amherst Town Council meeting on Monday

Police use of force has come to the forefront of the national discussion following the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May, and subsequent protests around the world decrying police brutality and racism.

By Jim Russell | Special to The Republican

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NEWS

Mega Millions numbers: Are you the lucky winner of Friday’s $62 million lottery jackpot?

See the winning numbers in the Mega Millions drawing Friday.

By National Desk

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NEWS

At Rushmore, Trump pushes racial division, flouts virus rules

The sharp rebuke in a holiday address to mark the nation’s independence follows weeks of protests across the nation, sparked by the Memorial Day killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis.

By The Associated Press

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Sports

RED SOX

Fenway Park changes: Boston Red Sox put batting cages in concourse, turn suites into locker rooms as summer camp begins

Fenway Park got a bit of a makeover as the Red Sox arrived for summer training camp.

By Chris Cotillo | [email protected]

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RED SOX

Boston Red Sox’s Collin McHugh: Fans at games this year would ‘fly in the face’ of basis of negotiations between MLB, players

McHugh played an active role for the MLB Players Association during the negotiations.

By Chris Cotillo | [email protected]

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RED SOX

Cleveland Indians considering changing team name: ‘We embrace our responsibility to advance social justice and equality'

The Indians followed the NFL's Washington Redskins in looking into changing their team name.

By Chris Cotillo | [email protected]

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Entertainment

TV

How to watch the ‘iHeartCountry 4th of July BBQ’ | TV channel, time, streaming info

Celebrate Independence Day with an evening of music and storytelling by some of country’s brightest stars.

By Kathy Passero, eCommerce reporter

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ENTERTAINMENT

Old Sturbridge Village July 4 reopening includes masked reenactors

Old Sturbridge Village is set on more than 200 scenic acres of outdoor, open-air space.

By Cori Urban | Special to The Republican

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NEWS

Plainridge Park set to reopen on Wednesday

Plainridge Park is on track to be the first casino in Massachusetts to reopen.

By Michelle Williams | [email protected]

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