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State workers clean up diesel fuel spill following collision in Clinton

by Amy Calder April 18, 2022April 19, 2022

Clinton police Chief Rusty Bell says a 70-gallon fuel tank on a dump truck was pierced when a car ran a stop sign and hit the truck, causing diesel fuel to spill along the road.

Twins start fast, beat Red Sox 8-3

by Associated Press April 18, 2022April 19, 2022

Jorge Polanco and Kyle Garlick hit two-run home runs as Minnesota earns a split of a four-game series with Boston.

Business, Nation & World, Politics

Congress wants to boost computer chip industry, but differences separate the parties

by KEVIN FREKING Associated Press April 18, 2022April 18, 2022

The competing bills diverge on supply chain issues, trade, immigration and climate change, to name a few areas of disagreement.

Boston Celtics, Sports

NBA roundup: Boston’s Marcus Smart named defensive player of the year

by News service report April 18, 2022April 18, 2022

Scrappy point guard Marcus Smart of the Celtics is the first guard since Gary Payton in 1996 to win the award.

Business, Nation & World, News

Shareholders await Musk’s next move in Twitter takeover bid

by TOM KRISHER and MATT O'BRIEN AP Business Writers April 18, 2022April 18, 2022

Twitter has dropped a major roadblock in front of Elon Musk’s effort to take over the company, leaving investors to wonder about the mercurial Tesla CEO’s next move.

Boston Celtics, Sports

Al Horford was the unsung hero of the Celtics’ Game 1 victory

by Brian Robb MassLive.com April 18, 2022April 18, 2022

Horford had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and made some big defensive plays in Boston’s 115-114 win over Brooklyn.

Boston Red Sox, Sports, Times Record Sports

MLB roundup: Red Sox catcher Plawecki, two staff members test positive for COVID-19

by Associated Press April 18, 2022April 18, 2022

BOSTON — Red Sox catcher Kevin Plawecki tested positive for COVID-19 along with two staff members, Manager Alex Cora said before Boston faced the Twins in its annual Patriots Day game. Cora said the 31-year-old Plawecki is vaccinated. He was placed on the COVID-19 related injured list and the team called up catcher Conner Wong […]