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April 16, 2020

On the hardwood, Boston Celtics’ forward Enes Kanter is known for his efficient post work and knack for rebounding the basketball.

But with competitive hoops off the table during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the 6-foot-11 big man has turned his focus to other things including TikTok, learning to play the piano, and taking care of his new cat.


April 16, 2020

WASHINGTON — President Trump has been eager for weeks to reopen the country’s economy, once predicting packed churches by Easter Sunday and arguing that recessions cause death, too.

On Thursday, with the coronavirus spread appearing to finally level off in hot spots after weeks of lockdowns, the president took his first major step to achieve that goal, releasing a road map for governors to gradually send people back to work and school in many parts of the country.


April 15, 2020

St. John’s Prep senior and Marblehead resident Mitch Robson will moderate a panel of experts during an online webinar April 15 on the topic of youth suicide awareness and prevention and Congressman Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, 6th, will present remarks to kick off the event.

A member of his hometown’s Troop 79, Robson is hosting the virtual presentation as part of his Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout project.


April 14, 2020

SALEM, Mass. – This Friday, Congressman Seth Moulton will host a telephone town hall to answer questions about the coronavirus pandemic and anything else of interest to his constituents.


April 14, 2020

The Statewide Towing Association has expressed concern over the vulnerability of its members amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Drivers frequently come into contact with people without the protective equipment that other first responders have. But the organization has now received word that tow drivers have been given permission to receive the free COVID-19 testing at sites for first responders.


April 14, 2020

Vitalina Williams was an employee at Market Garden in Salem for 11 years, that was infected by the coronavirus. After a week of fighting for her life, the 59-year-old finally succumbed to the deadly infection leaving her husband of 19 years to speak out about what could have been done differently.

“The entire Market Basket community is deeply saddened by this loss,” Griffin said in an email to MassLive on Tuesday. “We offer our support to her family and coworkers during this difficult time. We have made counseling services available to any colleagues or family members in need.”


April 13, 2020
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April 10, 2020
Updates

By now, you’re probably itching to get outside and back to normal. I certainly am!

You also may have also seen some reports that infection numbers might be nearing a peak in most parts of the country, which is promising news. Social distancing is working. But we are plateauing at a pretty high level.


April 9, 2020

WASHINGTON — Last night, Representative Seth Moulton (D-MA) sent a letter to Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker formally requesting that the state designate grocery store workers as emergency personnel. The designation would protect workers in the food supply chain by making them eligible for personal protective equipment and priority testing if they suspect they have contracted COVID-19.


April 9, 2020

WASHINGTON — Last night, Representative Seth Moulton (D-MA) sent a letter to Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker formally requesting that the state designate grocery store workers as emergency personnel. The designation would protect workers in the food supply chain by making them eligible for personal protective equipment and priority testing if they suspect they have contracted COVID-19.

The letter comes after Moulton’s constituent, Vitalina Williams, a 59-year-old part-time cashier at Market Basket in Salem and a full-time employee at Walmart in Lynn died from COVID-19.