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PARIS — The archbishop wore a hard-hat helmet, burnt wood debris was still visible and only about 30 people were let inside, but Notre Dame Cathedral on Saturday held its first Mass since the devastating April 15th fire that ravaged its roof

Kid-friendly musicalANDOVER —Curtains will rise for Spotlight Playhouse's debut of the classic children's story, "The Secret Garden," on June 28.

LOWELL —Why have rodents posed a particular challenge for Lowell Public Schools this year?
Follow the food, according to a report presented a recent City Council meeting.

TEWKSBURY — An unexpectedly low bond rate for the elementary school project means a break for local taxpayers.

THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives' and senators' votes on roll calls from the week of June 10-14.

OREM, Utah —(AP) — When John Frey's family requested 101 birthday cards to celebrate the World War II veteran's 101st birthday in Utah, they were expecting to get 500 at most.

GROTON —When Doug Browne pulls up to the transfer station, the workers immediately know what to do.

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EVERETT, Mass. — A $28 million statue of Popeye by the artist Jeff Koons. Luxury, "European-style" water shuttles.

DRACUT — Robin Mallory stood on Richardson Middle School's stage on Thursday, her 4-foot-10-inch frame bending over a conductor's music stand.