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High school football predictions (Div. 1 Super Bowl)
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No. 1 St. John’s Prep (11-1) takes on No. 3 Xaverian Brothers (10-2) in Saturday’s Division 1 Super Bowl. … [Read more...] about High school football predictions (Div. 1 Super Bowl)
‘A Christmas Carol’ returns to North Shore Music Theatre for the holidays
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BEVERLY — Join the more than 1 million people who have been dazzled by this original, award-winning adaptation … [Read more...] about ‘A Christmas Carol’ returns to North Shore Music Theatre for the holidays
Mother seeks to spread Christmas joy to children
Zach Laird
As Christmas comes around each season, the inevitable thought that always springs to the front of the mind is … [Read more...] about Mother seeks to spread Christmas joy to children
Parent prioritizes son’s health
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Family wants kids to look forward to Christmas
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Gillette hosting MIAA football championships this week
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FOXBOROUGH — For the 18th year, Gillette Stadium and the Kraft family will welcome high school football teams … [Read more...] about Gillette hosting MIAA football championships this week
Mom wishes baby a joyful first Christmas
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Krause: Watch out for Lucy
Steve Krause
Batters strike out. Basketball players throw up bricks routinely. Hockey players fan on shots — also … [Read more...] about Krause: Watch out for Lucy
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Mom wants to better daughter’s life
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Commentary: Subsidizing insurance just props up dysfunction. Empower consumers instead
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Shribman: As parties entrench, an impasse grows
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Furious last-ditch effort by St. John’s Prep falls short
Steve Krause
Thursday's game looked as if it was all but over when Xaverian grabbed a 15-point lead against St. John's Prep … [Read more...] about Furious last-ditch effort by St. John’s Prep falls short
ABOYOUN: Thanksgiving football matters
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When I first moved from New Jersey to Massachusetts, I’ll admit something: I didn’t fully understand the … [Read more...] about ABOYOUN: Thanksgiving football matters
Commentary: A broken pipeline — Costing us our next generation of scientists
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Science has always relied on young innovators to drive progress. In 1998, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, still … [Read more...] about Commentary: A broken pipeline — Costing us our next generation of scientists
Commentary: Giving thanks can be an act of unity
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Commentary: Why we’re mired in an ‘affordability crisis’
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Today’s Page 1: November 22, 2025
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What makes a family? Love.
Sophia Harris
SALEM — Families marked life-changing moments at the Essex Probate and Family Court’s National Adoption Day … [Read more...] about What makes a family? Love.