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In an otherwise sleepy state primary, the race for Supreme Judicial Court clerk is drawing a rush of money and high-profile political endorsements.Von WBUR
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Steward is closing Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer as part of its bankruptcy proceedings. WBUR's Priyanka Dayal McCluskey brings us to the communities where patients and employees are saying a painful goodbye to their local hospitals.Von WBUR
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The Rhode Island-based health system Lifespan said it has signed a purchase agreement to acquire St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River and Morton Hospital in Taunton for $175 million. Lawrence General has also finalized an agreement to purchase Holy Family Hospital with locations in Methuen and Haverhill.…
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Former Mayor of Boston Marty Walsh spoke with WBUR about his relationship with Vice President Harris, the challenges facing the Democratic party and whether he has plans to return to public office.Von WBUR
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To reflect on the saga of the 'Summer of Market Basket' one decade later, WBUR's Morning Edition is joined by Grant Welker, a local reporter who co-authored the book “We are Market Basket.”Von WBUR
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David Williams, president of Boston consulting firm Health Business Group, joins WBUR's Weekend Edition to help unpack what it means for the industry.Von WBUR
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Health reporter Martha Bebinger joins WBUR's Morning Edition to unpack the negotiations and legal twists of the Steward hospital deals.Von WBUR
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Wu said she and other mayors are highlighting the challenges surrounding housing affordability at the convention, and that she's hoping for more federal support for Boston and Massachusetts in the related crises around immigration and homelessness.Von WBUR
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Eighteen-year-old Massachusetts delegate Ella Hogan joins WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about the Democratic National Convention, Vice President Harris' campaign and how young voters are thinking about the election.Von WBUR
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Jessica Tang, president of AFT Massachusetts, says Walz's experience as a teacher, and his and Harris's commitment to public education and labor unions, will mean good things for educators and students.Von WBUR
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The Broadway-bound musical reunites Kristin Chenoweth and musical composer Stephen Schwartz, who previously worked together on “Wicked.”Von WBUR
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Longtime Democrat Darnell Williams is a Massachusetts delegate at the convention. WBUR's Josie Guarino spoke with Williams ahead of the DNC to talk about the party's mood and platform.Von WBUR
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Healey: State to take control of St. Elizabeth's, tentative deals reached for other Steward hospitals
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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey says the state will take over bankrupt Steward Health Care's St. Elizabeth's Medical Center by eminent domain, and facilitate the transition of the hospital to a new owner.Von WBUR
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Gov. Maura Healey created the task force to deliver a detailed plan. Officials appear to be dialing down expectations, while members forge ahead.Von WBUR
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For some school services staff, summer break is their busy season. Here's how they're preparing schools for the new year.Von WBUR
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The upcoming presidential election could have profound effects on America’s climate and environmental policies that will trickle down to New England. It all depends on who takes office.Von WBUR
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WBUR's Morning Edition talks two community activists to hear about why they are pressing the state to keep Steward Health Care's Carney Hospital in Dorchester open.Von WBUR
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Overflow shelter operator says families aren't being evicted to streets as 5-day limit takes effect
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Danielle Ferrier, CEO of Heading Home, says none of the 10 families who received eviction notices at the overflow shelter her organization is running are being forced to leave as the 5-day limit goes into effect.Von WBUR
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Dozens of mountain lion sighting reports are filed each year in New Hampshire. Fish and Game officials say none of them have proven the presence of the animal in the state.Von WBUR
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Small-scale efforts to help migrants are happening all over the Boston Area, from churches and activists opening up spaces to Haitians lending a hand to compatriots who arrive with nothing.Von WBUR
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