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Cape Cod dolphin stranding in June was ruled largest in U.S. history
The scene at the Gut in Wellfleet on June 28 was stunning and heartbreaking. Dozens of stranded Atlantic white-sided dolphins were stretched along the flats at low tide, with volunteers and staff from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) rushing out to help them. Longtime responders said it was the biggest stranding they...
Super Bowl loss should fuel Marshfield football: 2024 Rams schedule
The Marshfield High football team came tantalizingly close to winning a state championship last fall. Seeded third in the Division 2 tournament, the Rams road a devastating offensive attack to three playoff wins. They beat No. 14 Plymouth North, 56-34, in the Round of 16, clobbered No. 6 Bishop Feehan, 51-24, in the quarterfinals and then upset No. 2 Catholic Memorial, 52-40, in the semifinals.
Whalom Park recreation to return for two weekends this summer: When and where you can go
A small-scale re-creation of Whalom Park — a Lunenburg amusement park that was a favorite destination for generations of local families before it closed in 2000 — proved so successful last year that organizers are bringing it back for two weekends in July and September. Central Massachusetts residents will have two opportunities to re-experience a “whale of a time” this summer. ...
A Popular Supermarket Chain Will Close Various Locations In MA
Stop & Shop has made a shocking announcement as they plan to close 32 underperforming store locations by November 2nd. President Gordon Reid issued this statement in a recent press release:. “As we announced in May, Stop & Shop has evaluated its overall store portfolio and made the difficult decision...
Several arrested after 50+ victims from Pennsylvania, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Virginia allegedly drugged and robbed
SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that Amanda Marie Correa, 29, Robert Andrew Barnes, 24, Christine Deann DiCarlo, 50, Shaqare Jaymont Blackwell, 23, Shakur Serafin Brownstein, 27, Dylan Wilson Small, 35, and Samual Jordan, 42, were charged by a federal grand jury in a Superseding Indictment which includes conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance resulting in death and serious bodily injury; two counts of distributing fentanyl resulting in death and serious bodily injury; two counts of brandishing firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime; kidnapping; and aggravated identity theft.
Keene officials urge residents to improve address visibility for emergency services
(MyKeeneNow) In a bid to enhance emergency response times, the City of Keene has issued guidelines for residents to ensure their street addresses are prominently displayed. This initiative aims to assist emergency responders in locating homes and businesses swiftly during critical situations. The city has outlined a 10-step guide to...
Summer Serenade: Monadnock Music brings world-class chamber concerts to the region
(MyKeeneNow) Summer is in full swing, and Monadnock Music has a full agenda of live classical music to bring to the Monadnock Region. Monadnock Music is an organization that provides world-class live classical music performances with the goal of making music accessible and available to as many people as possible. This summer, they’ve got many free – and a few ticketed – events to offer up.
Summer Sounds: Your ultimate guide to the season’s live music
Summer is in full swing. We try to cram in as many outdoor activities as possible but sometimes it’s just nice to kick back, relax and take in the music that fills our towns nearly every day of the week. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy a variety of outdoor concerts -and indoor events. Here’s a roundup of what’s yet to come this season:
Baylor Scheierman idolized legend who finished career with Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics revolved their offense around sharing the rock — it's what made them so special and led them to win it all this past June. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown will have their "iso moments" when needed but Joe Mazzulla's scheme pounds the theme of passing the ball around.
Glowing swings at the Lawn on D removed after nearly ten years
"Swing Time" has been at a fixture of Lawn on D since its opening in 2014. But, "wear and tear has ultimately taken its toll." The Instagrammable glowing oval swings at the Lawn on D in South Boston did not return to the event space this year. The Lawn on...
First Alert: Extreme heat and humidity continue
A hot start to the week with temperatures in the low 90s with noticeable sticky humidity the next three days. Severe thunderstorms have been moving through New England. See a full list of severe weather alerts here. This heat and humidity will have heat indices feeling above 100 degrees at...
Red Sox pitcher makes history after asking to throw final two innings
BOSTON — Kenley Jansen knew he was going to pitch on Sunday against the Royals, he just didn’t know when or in what situation. The veteran RHP hadn’t pitched in a week and has had long gaps between appearances this season because of a lack of save opportunities. With one game to go before the All-Star break, manager Alex Cora let Jansen know pre-game that he was going to get an opportunity to pitch at some point on Sunday.
Woosox Blank Red Wings 5-0
Fluffy white clouds fill the sky on a beautiful afternoon for MiLB baseball. Worcester Redsox host the final game of their homestand, before the All-Star break, facing the Rochester Red Wings, AAA-affiliate of the Washington Nationals. Hurling from the hill for the Woosox is RHP Brad Keller, who begins his...
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