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February 23, 2021

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Why Worcester waited for a chief diversity officer and Massachusetts’ police reform bill before releasing its measures

The state police reform measures in part slowed down Worcester's plans.

By Michael Bonner | mbonner@masslive.com

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Call for resignations follows ‘absolutely scathing’ audit of Hampden County Regional Board of Retirement

The recently released audit examined a three-year period from 2014 to 2017.

By Emily Thurlow | Special to The Republican

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‘This is hope’: UMass Memorial Health Care avoids internet, long lines with mobile program that delivers COVID vaccine to seniors

Some seniors in Clinton didn't have to leave their living room to receive the vaccine.

By Michael Bonner | mbonner@masslive.com

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Springfield Councilor Justin Hurst seeks audit to check city’s record of hiring local and minority-owned contractors

Springfield Councilor Justin Hurst said he fears the city has a poor record in its efforts to award construction contracts to local contractors and to businesses owned by minorities, women and veterans.

By Peter Goonan | pgoonan@repub.com

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Girls Basketball Scoreboard for Feb. 22: Renaissance starts hot, defeats Putnam 47-34 & more

The Phoenix were up 11 after the first quarter.

By Jason Kates | MassLive

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Boys Basketball Scoreboard for Feb. 22: No. 5 East Longmeadow defeats No. 7 Chicopee & more

The Spartans outscored the Pacers by 13 in the second half.

By Alyssa Hertel

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Red Sox

Boston Red Sox’s Xander Bogaerts not yet thinking about opt-out at end of 2022: ‘It’s so far down the road’

Bogaerts can opt out of his contract after the 2022 season.

By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com

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‘Bring sports betting into the daylight’: Sen. Eric Lesser says new bill omits college and youth games, focuses on problem gambling

Lesser said sports betting could generate $30 million to $35 million a year in state revenue.

By Peter Goonan | pgoonan@repub.com

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Entertainment

Wine Press - Some Inexpensive Wines Worth Aging

Who says you should only save some expensive wines for several years?

By Ken Ross | kross@repub.com

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Clinton, Nixon era political cartoons showcased at Norman Rockwell Museum

The works of Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Patrick Oliphant are on display at the Stockbridge museum through May 31.

By Cori Urban | Special to The Republican

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