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Boston residents complain of delayed mail delivery
BOSTON - Local leaders in Boston are reaching out to the U.S. Postal Service with concerns about mail delivery in some neighborhoods, especially over possible delays with mail-in ballots.Delayed and incorrect mail deliveryRichard Giordano and his wife, Maggie Cohn, sort their mail carefully. They live on the edge of Mission Hill and Jamaica Plain."It's been bad because my bills are late," said Giordano.They are just one of many residences in the city who are complaining about delayed and oftentimes inadequate mail delivery to their homes."It's almost always contains mail not meant for us," said Cohn. "I will get bank statements...
Map shows where best fall colors are in New England right now
BOSTON - Historically, this weekend is the fall foliage "kickoff party" up north. Typically, the wave of peak fall color starts right about now in northernmost New England before making the journey southward through the month of October. So, how's the foliage doing so far?Here's a look at the current state of foliage in New England.Map of fall foliage colors in New EnglandYou've likely noticed some spotty color even around the Boston area and throughout southern New England, particularly in the low-lying areas.The best color right now is in the highest elevations of the Green and White Mountains as well...
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