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Will Messi come to Gillette Stadium?: What to know about the game between Inter Miami and the Revolution
Inter Miami will face off against the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, this Saturday and there is expected to be record fan attendance for a single Revolution game, according to the team.
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Boston-based dance troupe creates culture of empowerment through its art
It started with three friends. And five years later, a group of women is using dance to inspire and empower others across the Boston area and beyond. “We use dance as a way to show how we’re empowering each other and how we can all get along, and we all have the same purpose,” Kayleigh Lucci, one of the...
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Here's how community fridges are fighting hunger in the Boston area
Para leer en español, haz clic aquí. Community fridges have popped up all around the Boston area in recent years. But keeping them running 24/7 and stocked up with healthy food is no easy feat – it takes a dedicated team. “We recognize that during pandemic, the need for food was huge and that we were just scratching the surface and,…
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How to talk to your kids about sex
Para leer en español, haz clic aquí. Sex can be an uncomfortable topic for many families – but it doesn’t have to be. And experts say it’s never too early to start having those conversations with your kids. “Sexuality is pretty much part of our entire development in the continuum of being a human being. So there’s no early...
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Inspired by her son with autism, mom welcomes kids to her sensory-friendly play space
Para leer en español, haz clic aquí. Inspired by the needs of her young son, a Massachusetts mother has opened a sensory-friendly play space in Fall River, Massachusetts. Little Wanderers Sensory Play is a space designed specifically for children with sensory sensitivities, which can be experienced by people with autism, ADHD, OCD, or no official diagnosis at all. For...
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Q&A: Age-appropriate therapy and mental health support
We know that our mental health is an important part of our overall well-being at any age. But when is the right time or age to bring in a mental health professional? A national health interview survey found that just 11.3% of kids ages 5 to 11 received mental health treatment in 2021, compared to 18.9% of those 12 to…
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These are the 11 deadliest mass shootings in modern US history
At least 18 people were reportedly killed in Wednesday’s mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine.
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Q&A: Keeping suicide prevention for kids and young adults at top of mind
Para leer en español, haz clic aquí. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for kids and young adults ages 10-24 years old, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Suicide rates in this age group increased by over 50% (52.5%) from 2000 to 2021. Some states in New England are taking action in their schools….
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Driver accused of dragging trooper during traffic stop held without bail
A Brockton man accused of fleeing a traffic stop, dragging a Massachusetts state trooper down the road, appeared in Brockton District Court on Friday.
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Q&A: Back-to-school tips to help your children's mental health
Clinical psychologist and expert in adolescent mental health Edna Rodriguez believes the most important thing to do with your kids is to set expectations for school, not just in academics but other areas, including self-care.
