Massachusetts Institute of Technology students have for generations centered similar pranks, which they call ‘hacks,’ on the dome.
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As bigamist pleads guilty, one of his wives tells court of ‘6 years of pain and misery’
Michael Middleton, 43, who was married to at least 3 women in New Hampshire, Georgia and Alabama, received a 12-month sentence that was suspended for 5 years.
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Federal team recommends reducing lobstering gear to save whales
The recommendations aimed at protecting right whales must now go through an approval process that could be contentious.
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Seth Moulton, Massachusetts congressman, joins 2020 presidential race
The Democrat is now the third political figure from Massachusetts to enter the crowded field.
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Offshore wind developers to invest $4.5 million in Rhode Island
The developers – and state officials – hope the investment will transform the state into an industry leader.
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Wild bee species critical to pollination on the decline in New England
The cause of the decline of these lesser known species of bees is not known and not all species in New England are declining.
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South Portland-Montreal pipeline pitched as alternative route for CMP line
Rep. Chris Kessler, D-South Portland, offers an emergency bill suggesting the Portland Pipe Line corridor replace the controversial route now proposed.
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In health care debate, price control techniques weighed
Massachusetts lawmakers are zeroing in on prescription drug prices as part of their latest attempt to rein in soaring health care costs.
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Law contradicts contractor who denies responsibility for roofer’s fatal fall
Shawn Purvis, who’s charged with manslaughter, says he can’t force workers to follow federal safety standards on his job sites. The state labor department and a roofing industry group say that flies in the face of federal law and regulations.
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Avalanche danger increases day after man’s death
The Mount Washington Avalanche Center’s forecast for Friday says human-triggered avalanches remain possible.