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A lost year, chronicled through art

“Anthropause” at 6 Bridges Gallery in Maynard features paintings, photographs, and mixed-media works through the lens of the pandemic.

Should the federal minimum wage be increased to $15?

Read two views and vote in our online poll.

Beverly Beckham: The love he gave keeps his grieving family going

A 38-year-old man doesn’t come home from work one day, and suddenly die. Except he did.

People love to fight over snow

Police are called to settle arguments over snow, a woman accuses a man of putting stickers on her car, and other odd tales from local police blotters.

Shuttered during pandemic, Scituate’s Mill Wharf Cinema may be converted to condos
The Mill Wharf Cinema in Scituate Harbor may fall victim to the COVID-19 pandemic, as the building's owner plans to replace the shuttered two-screen theater with four condominiums.

Coworking is coming to the Patton Homestead
Inc.ubate Coworking, which operates a shared office space facility in Winthrop, has added a location in downtown Lynn and is planning another at the Patton Homestead in Hamilton.

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Story about cat teaches children to ‘stand tall’ against peer pressure

“Nala’s Backyard Adventures: Nala Stands Tall” was written by Despena Zouzas of Chelmsford, with illustrations by Maria Katinas of Watertown.

Quincy literacy program shows that where there’s a will, there’s a way

Despite technological challenges imposed by the pandemic, tutors and students continue one-on-one lessons virtually through the Thomas Crane Public Library.

Wellesley voters back referendum question renaming Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day

The nonbinding question appeared on the ballot for the town’s municipal election, which included candidates for local office.

THE INFORMER

Shipwrecks, Route 9, and a virtual bingo night

Peabody Essex Museum’s upcoming exhibit “Shipwrecks” by artist Alexis Rockman will open to the public on March 6.

Braintree, Winchester

Braintree superintendent will be interim leader in Winchester

School Superintendent Frank Hackett will leave the Braintree district at the end of the school year to become interim superintendent of the Winchester public schools.

Randolph

Randolph police chief announces retirement

Randolph Police Chief William Pace is retiring in April after a 30-year career in law enforcement and 10 years as chief.

North of Boston

Essex County nonprofits receive grants for food assistance

Responding to the growing hunger crisis in Massachusetts during the COVID-19 pandemic, a philanthropic organization recently awarded funds to five Essex County nonprofits to support their food assistance programs.

Manchester-by-the-Sea

Check out snowshoes at the public library

Manchester-by-the-Sea’s public library is offering a new service to help residents enjoy the outdoors in wintry weather. The library recently began making snowshoes available for borrowing.