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PETA Honors Massachusetts State Police K9 Killed In Fitchburg Standoff PETA Honors Massachusetts State Police K9 Killed In Fitchburg Standoff
PETA Honors Massachusetts State Police K9 Killed In Fitchburg Standoff Animal rights group PETA said it would honor Frankie, the Massachusetts State Police dog killed in the line of duty last month.  Frankie was fatally shot during a stand-off with a 38-year-old wanted man in Fitchburg on July 26. Matthew Mack barricaded himself inside his apartment and refused to come outside despite pleas from his family and police negotiators. When talks broke down, officials sent Frankie and his handler, Trooper David Stucenski, in to try and arrest Mack. But he saw them as they approached the back door and fired several shots. Police rushed him to an emergency veterinaria…

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by Josh Lanier
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Sports Betting Now Legal In Massachusetts After Gov. Baker Signs Bill Sports Betting Now Legal In Massachusetts After Gov. Baker Signs Bill
Sports Betting Now Legal In Massachusetts After Gov. Baker Signs Bill Massachusetts is now the 31st state to legalize sports betting after Gov. Charlie Baker signed the measure into law on Wednesday, Aug. 10. For years, gamblers have driven to New Hampshire and Rhode Island to place their bets. This move ensures that tax money will stay in the Bay State.   Though, you'll have to hold on to your money for the time being. Baker said in a statement that it would take a few months for the state implements the new law.  "Our administration first filed legislation to legalize sports wagering in the Commonwealth several years ago, and I am glad to be able to sign t…

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by Josh Lanier
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COVID-19: Restrictions At Casinos Lifted By Mass Gaming Commission COVID-19: Restrictions At Casinos Lifted By Mass Gaming Commission
Covid-19: Restrictions At Casinos Lifted By Mass Gaming Commission The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has voted to lift COVID-19 restrictions at the state’s casinos. As of Saturday, May 29, Massachusetts casinos will be back to gaming full-time following Gov. Charlie Baker’s recent orders to rescind limitations that were placed on businesses. Related story - COVID-19: Massachusetts Announces Date It Will Start New CDC Mask Guidance The commission's ruling will still require casino operators to follow all state and CDC-issued COVID-19 guidance. Baker previously announced that nearly all COVID-19 restrictions were being lifted from Massachusetts busines…

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by Zak Failla