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Steward plans to close Carney Hospital, Nashoba Valley Medical Center
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Steward Health Care said Friday that it is closing two of its Massachusetts hospitals — Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer — that received no qualified bids in its sales process. The bankrupt company said it will shutter the hospitals by the end of August.By WBUR
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Autism is just 'a part of me,' but an obstacle to finding a cancer diagnosis
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"A doctor dismissed my leg pain as being psychological, suggesting to my mom, not me, the patient, to see a psychiatrist instead of investigating the pain I was experiencing. That made me feel, uh, crazy, uh, frustrated, and not respected or cared for. "By WBUR
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Afghan refugees on the North Shore find homes through a creative plan that could help many more
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The families moved into the church a few months after they fled Afghanistan in 2021. They and their supporters realized how difficult it would be to find large, affordable permanent housing in the area. The church's rector is leading an effort to develop a system of housing for the families and others who've been forcibly displaced from their homel…
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Harris raises $6.5 million just in Mass., fundraiser says
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Vice President Kamala Harris has set fundraising records since President Biden announced he was bowing out of the presidential race on Sunday. Massachusetts-based Democratic fundraiser Alan Solomont joined WBUR's Deborah Becker to to talk about Harris' early haul and what it means for the presidential race moving forward.…
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As Harris racks up delegates, some Democrats wish nomination process was more competitive
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Some party veterans say they wanted a series of mini-forums to hear from Harris and other top Democrats. Harris already has the backing of enough delegates to win the party's presidential nomination.By WBUR
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Former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh remembers powerbroker Jack Connors
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Remembrances are pouring in for philanthropist and advertising executive Jack Connors who died from cancer at his home in Brookline on Monday. He was 82.By WBUR
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Jack Connors, Boston power broker and philanthropist, dies at 82
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Connors was a founding partner of advertising giant Hill, Holliday and a Boston power broker with a far-reaching legacy in philanthropy, business and politics.By WBUR
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Mass. Democratic Party delegates vote unanimously to back Harris as presidential nominee
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With Biden out of the race, Steve Kerrigan, chair of the state's Democratic Party, spoke about next steps for the more than 100 state delegates headed to the party's national convention in Chicago next month.By WBUR
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Closure of state's oldest men's prison opens up prime real estate; Healey eyes plot for housing
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The closing down of the men's prison is due in part to a steep drop in the number of people incarcerated in the state over the past decade. Gov. Maura Healey said the state envisions an "economic development project" that would transform the MCI-Concord site, at least partially, into housing.By WBUR
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Some Arboretum entrances are 'a mess.' Why residents are pining for a fix
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Boston's Arnold Arboretum is partnering with the the city, the MBTA and community groups to renovate a park entrance off Washington Street in Roslindale. The new entrance will open later this summerBy WBUR
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Mass. politicians react to Biden's withdrawal from race, endorsement of Harris
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Many expressed gratitude toward the 81-year-old, praising his actions as president and record as a longtime public servant.By WBUR
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Meet the newest baseball hall-of-famer: Red Sox announcer Joe Castiglione
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On Saturday, a regional legend will get his due by the national pastime. The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York will honor Red Sox radio play-by-play announcer Joe Castiglione with the 2024 Ford C. Frick Award, which celebrates the elite broadcasters of the game.By WBUR
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Jazz saxophonist Seventh Sun releases a bright and blistering collaborative debut
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25-year-old saxophonist Seventh Sun has long dreamed of making an album. His just-released debut honors jazz's traditions and collaborative spirit while exploring its infinite possibilities.By WBUR
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Atop MGH, psychedelics scientists grow plants that could change your mind
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The researchers are using stem cell technology to create what they call "mini brains" and test how psychoactive substances may affect humans. They're hoping to answer profound questions about what the plants might teach us about consciousness and whether they can help develop new psychiatric drugs.By WBUR
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Panic over Biden's chances sets in among some N.H. Democrats
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A recent poll suggests that New Hampshire, which for five straight presidential elections has been a reliable pickup for Democrats, is suddenly in play. And that has some of party’s faithful on the brink of despair.By WBUR
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Word from the floor of the Republican National Convention
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James Pindell is a political reporter for The Boston Globe. He joined WBUR's All Things Considered from inside the convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.By WBUR
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Moulton says Biden's press conference did not quell concerns about his candidacy
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Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton watched Thursday's press conference and joined Morning Edition to explain why he remains concerned about Biden's candidacy and ability to defeat former President Donald Trump.By WBUR
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The rise and fall of Cool Dogs, Ayo Edebiri's favorite hot dog-shaped ice cream treat
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Ayo Edebiri shouted out Cool Dogs on a talk show. But the quirky ice cream novelty, once served at Fenway Park, is now nowhere to be found.By WBUR
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Vermont towns to take years on flood mitigation with increased extreme weather threats
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A year after floods devastated many municipalities across Vermont, most of the damage has been repaired. But with the threat of more extreme storms looming due to climate change, there’s an urgent need for towns to build flood mitigation projects. That work will take years and cost millions of dollars.…
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Boston’s newest comedy club goes sober as young audiences ditch the drinks
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SoBar Comedy is the country’s first sober-curious comedy club. The new venue in Faneuil Hall hosts bi-weekly improv and stand-up shows.By WBUR
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