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December 8, 2020

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This Massachusetts school has remained COVID free while students live on campus, yet they are still going remote during the holidays

The holidays are a tricky time for schools with in-person learning this year.

By Heather Morrison | hmorrison@masslive.com

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Holyoke Police continue 30-year toy drive but distribution will be different due to COVID-19

Toys will be delivered to families in need and to family homeless shelters.

By Jeanette DeForge | jdeforge@repub.com

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Worcester

Meet the 4 women scientists at UMass Medical School in Worcester passing the scientific torch to the next generation

Scientists at UMass Medical School hope to share the program with Worcester Public Schools.

By Michael Bonner | mbonner@masslive.com

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Toy for Joy families strike chord with sponsors

Danielle LaTaille of the Salvation Army says they represent the spirit of the community.

By Ron Chimelis | rchimelis@repub.com

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Red Sox

Boston Red Sox will attend Winter Meetings virtually, but hot stove could soon pick up

This year's winter meetings are taking place in virtual form.

By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com

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Chelsea vs. Krasnodar: Live stream, how to watch UEFA Champions League 2020, USA star Christian Pulisic

How to watch Tuesday's match.

By Gage Nutter | gnutter@masslive.com

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Red Sox

Boston Red Sox aiming to compete in 2021: ‘We don’t think we’re the fourth-worst team in baseball,’ Brian O’Halloran says

O'Halloran believes the Sox have more talent than their record showed in 2020.

By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com

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Justin Bieber plans online New Year’s Eve show

Bieber was scheduled to play TD Garden on July 8 but the concert was postponed until next year due to COVID-19.

By Donnie Moorhouse | Special to The Republican

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Chicago-based rappers and associates arraigned on fraud charges in US District Court in Springfield

Four players linked to breakout rapper G Herbo pleaded not guilty to fraud and identity theft charges linked to a long-running credit card scam that yielded luxury vacations, private jet charters and "designer puppies."

By Stephanie Barry | sbarry@repub.com

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Dining Out

Gloria Pepin, wife of French chef Jacques Pepin, dead at 83

The couple had been married for 54 years.

By Anne-Gerard Flynn | Special to The Republican

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