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MA Among Most Expensive For Child Care Nationwide, New Report Says
The growing burden of child care costs is an issue across the country and for Massachusetts parents.

The growing burden of child care costs is an issue across the country and for Massachusetts parents.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Peabody.
"Dumping live animals is never okay. Please stop!" - Madi Wood, Wood Family Farm of Peabody.
Some nighttime or marine closures may still occur in the coming weeks as MassDOT completes additional repair work.
But, we've got those too. Here's what to know this July 4 weekend in Massachusetts.
Some of the 16 cities and towns can expect some trash and recycling pickup on a one-day schedule delay starting on Wednesday.
To mark the community's silver anniversary, a variety of events and programs have been held throughout the year
Workshops will be centered around the themes of "Can We Talk?," "When To Worry" and "Suicide Prevention" at Higgins Middle School.
The Teamsters Local 25 strike against Republic Services affects 16 cities and towns across the North Shore and eastern Massachusetts.
The contract standoff between Republic Services and Teamsters Local 25 is threatening trash pickup in 17 Eastern Mass. communities.