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For decades, generations of African Americans have flocked to Oak Bluffs during the summertime, enjoying the warmth and community that the island town on Martha’s Vineyard has to offer.MassLive reporter Alvin Buyinza went to O...
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Update: Dense fog advisory issued for 4 Massachusetts counties Thursday morning
On Thursday at 6:22 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated dense fog advisory in effect until 9 a.m. for Plymouth, Bristol, Barnstable and Dukes counties. The weather service adds, "Visibility one to two miles in dense fog." "Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous," comments the weather service....
‘Give Me Shelter’ art show and sale
Sheltering homeless women, men, and children on the Vineyard requires creative financing at all times. Harbor Homes knows. Programs from its winter overnight shelter to the MV Cares Outreach Coalition are seeing a surge in demand for supportive services, according to Jennifer Frank, Harbor Homes board chair. (Thirty-two new people sought shelter from Harbor Homes last winter.) This two-day exhibit, the organization’s fourth annual “Give Me Shelter” show, takes the idea of creative financing to the bank. “We hope this art show helps us raise much-needed funds so the work of Harbor Homes can continue, but we also hope this event raises awareness of the very real issue of homelessness here in our community,” Frank said.
Three turtles found entangled off Cape Cod in five days
This six-foot-long, 400-pound turtle was found entangled in Cape Cod Bay. Three sea turtles have been found entangled off of Cape Cod in the span of just five days. Most recently, rescue teams from the New England Aquarium, the Center for Coastal Studies and the Barnstable harbormaster’s office came together to disentangle a six-foot-long, 400-pound leatherback.
Mass. Speed Limit Law Changes With Yellow Sign
Is there a difference between yellow and white speed signs in Massachusetts?. If you look closely, the black and white signage reads "speed limit" while the yellow does not. I'm nerdy, and I like to know these things, so I did a little research. I remember as a kid I...
Big Lots closing Massachusetts store amid nationwide closures, bankruptcy speculation
Big Lots, a home goods discount retailer, announced plans to close 35 to 40 stores across the country by the end of the year — including at least one in Massachusetts, federal filings show. The Massachusetts location facing closure is Dennis Port’s 400 Main St. store on Cape Cod,...
Massachusetts aims to ‘adapt with the times’ with updates to solar incentive program
Massachusetts officials, advocates, and businesses are hoping proposed changes to the state’s solar incentive program will help reinvigorate a flagging market and give more disadvantaged residents access to the benefits of renewable energy. “The program has been pretty set in stone since it first launched,” said Katie Moffitt, project...
Storms ahead of humidity drop
A FEW STORMS TODAY Areas of fog will last through 9 AM this morning. Plan on mostly cloudy and mostly dry weather again today. It will be warmer than yesterday with highs in the lower and almost tropical humidity. A cold front will move across the region today, triggering a few afternoon downpours or thunderstorms. Showers chances will peak from 2-6 PM and will tend to be focused in eastern and southeastern MA (including the Boston area) with drier conditions in northwestern MA and southern NH. FRIDAY & THE WEEKEND Skies will clear tonight following the front. Dew points will also drop form the lower 70s to the upper 50s - that means a big drop in humidity! Enjoy the comfortable, bright weather Friday. Highs will peak in the lower to mid 80s in Boston to Worcester, with 70s on Cape Cod.
Man caring for his mother reduces rent debt thanks to Cape Cod Times Neighbors Fund
A devoted older son on the Cape and Islands who suffers from a chronic illness had to take time off from work to care for his mother until appropriate full-time care could be found for her. Eventually, he was able to move her into a facility where she could receive the care she needed. The time off from work resulted in a loss of income for the man. He fell behind in his rent and worried about...
More than 40 beaches closed across Massachusetts on Wednesday
As Massachusetts continued to experience unsettled weather on Wednesday, more than 40 beaches across the state were closed, primarily due to bacteria in the water, according to the state’s publicly available water quality dashboard. In all, 41 beaches across Massachusetts were closed as of the 12:30 p.m. update to...
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