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The New England Patriots unveiled a plan Tuesday to fill about 20% of the seats at Gillette Stadium in the 2020 season. But only if fans are allowed to attend football games amid the coronavirus pandemic.

To show their appreciation for fans during the upcoming shortened season, the New England Patriots said Monday they would offer perks such as free parking at home games if fans are allowed at games this season. In a letter sent to season ticket holders, the Patriots thanked fans for their “continued dedication” to the team during a “challenging few months…

In a press conference at Fenway Park, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, Boston Red Sox President Sam Kennedy discuss sports reopening in Boston.

Country music star Kenny Chesney announced Monday that due to the coronavirus pandemic, he is rescheduling his Chillaxification Tour, which included two stops at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Chesney said in a news release that due to the “number of unknowns” with the pandemic, the safest option was to reschedule the 18-stop tour. “I had kept hoping that as…

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and First Lady Lauren Baker Monday announced the formation of the Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief Fund to help assist those most impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. The announcement was made at Eastern Bank’s corporate headquarters in Boston. Lauren Baker said there are many communities across the state where even in the best of times, people live...

Gov. Charlie Baker and First Lady Lauren Baker have announced a new relief fund to help Massachusetts residents struggling as the coronavirus crisis unfolds.

State health officials also announced 29 new deaths, bringing statewide total to 260.

Gov. Charlie Baker discussed an increase in testing capacity in Massachusetts and a new testing site for first responders at Gillette Stadium.

Four young children have been removed from a home in Foxboro, Massachusetts, and two people will face charges after authorities say they uncovered a suspected methamphetamine lab. Police removed the children while servant a search warrant at the home on Sunday, state fire officials said. The children were being taken to a hospital to be evaluated. The Department of Children…

A man fell off a pedestrian overpass near Gillette Stadium shortly after the Patriots game ended Saturday night and had to be flown via medical helicopter to a local hospital, officials say. The Foxboro Fire Department and Fallon Ambulance responded to the area around 8:15 p.m. for a report of a fall. It’s not clear what led to the...

The Foxboro Fire Department and Fallon Ambulance responded to the area around 8:15 p.m. for a report of a fall. It’s not clear what led to the man’s fall, or how far he fell.

The first widespread snowstorm of the season socked New England Monday, causing chaos on the roads, knocking out power for thousands and closing many schools — all ahead of a second round of snow that could outdo the first in some areas. Several inches of wet snow dropped on parts of the region.

Heavy snow across New England caused school closings and cancellations while hampering driving conditions.

A storm Sunday morning into Monday night brought significant amounts of snow to Boston and across New England.

In this edition of Restaurant Roundup, a closed cupcake spot and a gluten-free bakery is opening.

Tom Brady’s stated goal of playing until age 45 may be an undersell, according to his trainer, Alex Guerrero.

A Massachusetts judge has dismissed a case against a state police trooper accused of performing a lewd act on himself while he was off duty during a summer concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. At an arraignment hearing at Wrentham District Court, the judge said the case against Massachusetts State Trooper Andrew Patterson was dropped because witnesses did not come...

Sean Murphy went from shopping in Mansfield to Patriot Place on Thursday. In between, he went home to murder his mother with a kitchen knife, police say. Why did the 21-year-old repeatedly stab Carlyn Murphy, 51, at their Plainville, Massachusetts, home, as police allege? It’s one of the questions that remains unexplained.