Pushing a ‘sacred rebellion,’ American colonists justified revolt with religion
Old almanacs and songs show how religious icons — familiar from ancient, sacred texts — helped legitimize a war effort for independence.
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A new program is bringing bike-riding lessons to Boston kindergartners
All Kids Bike is expanding to a second school later this year, said Regional Supt. Kirsten Weeks.
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As colleges struggle, Baker says sports can be part of the solution
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Red Sox ‘didn’t know’ about DHS posting Fenway on social media, says team president
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Closure of UMass Memorial's behavioral health affiliate prompts backlash from workers
Community Healthlink, an affiliate of UMass Memorial Health, oversees programs that help people with substance abuse, homelessness and other mental health challenges. -
Measles patient flew into Logan Airport last week
This is the third measles case in Massachusetts this year, including a Greater Boston resident. -
UMass Amherst chef accused of murder in campus hotel, pleads not guilty
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a murder last night at a hotel on the campus of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Officials confirmed the woman was on staff at the university.
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