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Salem, Massachusetts brush fire smoke smell detected as far south as Boston

CBS Boston (News) 10/27 11:25P Penny Kmitt

SALEM - Brush fires in Salem and other parts of northeastern Massachusetts continued to burn Monday morning, with smoke being detected as far south as Boston. In Salem, more than 100 acres have burned...

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Massachusetts Voters Weighed in on 5 Ballot Questions. Here’s What They Chose.

The Harvard Crimson (News) 11/6 12:48P

Voters approved a ballot measure to eliminate the MCAS exam as a high school graduation requirement but rejected pushes to legalize psychedelics and raise the minimum wage for...

At Harvard Institute of Politics Election Watch Party, Hope and Disappointment

The Harvard Crimson (News) 11/6 12:48P

A jubilant mood at the Harvard Institute of Politics election watch party at the JFK Jr. Forum Thursday night turned dour as former President Donald Trump took an early lead...

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Massachusetts Voters Approve Proposition to Eliminate MCAS Graduation Requirement

The Harvard Crimson (News) 11/6 12:48P

Massachusetts voters approved a contentious ballot question to eliminate the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System exam as a graduation requirement on Tuesday, marking...

Harvard Medical School Receives Federal Warning Over Animal Welfare Violation

The Harvard Crimson (News) 11/6 12:48P

The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued an official warning notice that Harvard Medical School researchers violated federal animal welfare laws after the school...

FAS Dean Hoekstra Defends 2-Week Library Bans for Harvard Activists

The Harvard Crimson (News) 11/6 12:48P

Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean Hopi E. Hoekstra gave a full-throated endorsement of Harvard Library’s decision to temporarily ban protesters who staged library study-ins...

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13 Recent Boston Restaurant and Bar Openings to Know

Eater Boston 11/6 5:55A Erika Adams

Pastéis de nata at Flake Bakery. | Tyler Santos/Flake Bakery Decadent Portuguese egg custard tarts in Coolidge Corner, a tucked-away hummus shop in Beacon Hill, and more This periodic column...

Election 2024: Where to Find Free Food and Discounts for Boston Voters

Eater Boston 11/5 3:48A Erika Adams

Show an “I Voted” sticker and snag a free mini cannoli from Black Rose European Bakery in Back Bay. | Tue Ho/Black Rose European Bakery Flash that “I Voted” sticker to scoop up treats around town...

Have a Stress-Free Thanksgiving Dinner at These Boston Restaurants

Eater Boston 11/4 7:35A Erika Adams

A Thanksgiving feast at the Vermilion Club. | Nitzan Keynan/The Vermilion Club 11 festive options for the holiday If gathering around the kitchen and figuring out how to roast a 20-pound bird is not...

The Best Places to Eat in Boston’s North End

Eater Boston 10/25 9:29A Erika Adams

Zeppole drizzled in honey with prosciutto at the Red Fox. | Erika Adams/Eater Boston The top bakeries, pizzerias, and restaurants in the Hub’s Little Italy Boston loves Italian food, and there’s no...

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Women’s Basketball, Led By Gabby Anderson, Scores Season-Opening Victory Over UMass

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 11/5 5:21A

In front of a 750-person crowd at Lavietes Pavilion, the Harvard women’s basketball team started its season off with a bang by defeating the UMass Minutewomen, 71-58, on...

Freshman Robert Hinton Leads Men’s Basketball to Victory Over Marist in Season Opener

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 11/5 5:21A

Freshman guard Robert Hinton powered the Harvard men’s basketball team to victory over Marist on Monday, dropping 27 points to help the Crimson to a 79-66 season opener win at...

Men’s Hockey’s Late Start Leads to Scrappy Loss in Season Opener

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 11/4 11:06A

The thunderous cheers of the crowd at Bright Landry on Friday night were not enough to propel the men’s hockey team (0-1-0, 0-1-0 ECAC) to victory in its season opener....

Harvard Stages 4th Quarter Comeback to Dethrone Dartmouth, Rise in Ivy Standings

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 11/3 3:37A

Harvard’s football team bested a previously undefeated Dartmouth team in a comeback victory that allowed the Crimson to rise to the top of the Ivy League standings.

Men's Tennis Finds Mixed Success at ITA Tournament

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 11/2 4:39P

This past week saw Beren Tennis Centre play host to the Men's ITA New England Regionals, a five-day event running from Thursday through Monday. The main draw featured nine...

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