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Nantucket's sea monster returns 90 years after balloon hoax
It’s a typical summer afternoon on Nantucket: day-trippers disembark from ferries, children line up for ice cream cones, and church bells peel in the sea breeze. But soon a 75-foot sea monster is scheduled to wash ashore. If you’re not from Nantucket — or even if you are —...
FREE things to do in August
🦪 It’s also National Oyster Day! If you’re looking to celebrate without breaking the bank, there are $1 happy hour oyster deals around the city quite literally every day of the week. Happy slurping!. 👀What’s on tap today:. Our cruel Sumner is OVER. Stephen Nedoroscik’s...
The Countdown Is On: New England College Football Begins!
I am thrilled to announce that the anticipation is over—football is kicking off at New England College! The excitement is palpable as we prepare to embark on this historic journey together. On August 25, our very own NEC football team will play an intra-squad scrimmage at John Stark Regional...
Fake Paving Company Scams Milford and Hopkinton Residents
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – A scam involving a fake paving company has reportedly taken several Milford and Hopkinton residents for thousands of dollars. Milford Police Chief Robert Tusino tells the Daily News the company calling themselves Green Paving & Masonry is not related to a real Boston company of the same name. He says the group tends to target older people. He says they start by doing a small job for a small price but then claim to find a bigger problem and offer you a price break if you pay it all up front, and then they disappear.
Rare but Serious Disease is Now Moderate to High in Some Massachusetts Towns
It's no wonder mosquitos have been dubbed the Deadliest Animal on Earth. These insects cause a number of diseases, some more serious than others and the pests are something that many of us have to deal with which is no different in Massachusetts. As a matter of fact, two Massachusetts towns now have a high EEE (Eastern Equine Encephalitis) risk while many others have detected the illness in their area.
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Welcomes 3 New Members
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announces the addition of three new members: the Minnesota Outdoor Recreation Industry Partnership, the University of New Hampshire Department of Recreation Management and Policy, and the University of Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Tourism and Hospitality (WORTH) Initiative. This marks a significant expansion of ORR’s commitment to promoting and supporting the outdoor recreation industry across the nation.
Monday's Child: Aaminah, 9, loves singing, dancing, gymnastics, coloring and playing outside
Aaminah, 9, loves to sing, dance, attend her gymnastics classes, color, play outside and watch movies. She will soon be joining a local Girl Scout troop and is so excited about it. In school she receives some assistance in writing and reading as well as support services for her social and emotional needs. She has been described as sweet with a vivid imagination but can so be very impulsive and freely says what is on her...
Marlborough pickleball facility proposal has public hearing scheduled for Aug. 19
MARLBOROUGH — A developer is proposing to build a set of indoor pickleball courts at the former Marlboro Airport. The proposed indoor pickleball center would contain six indoor courts, a practice court, a pro shop and restroom facilities at 119 Airport Blvd., off Farm Road. The center would also include one outdoor court, a picnic area and 74 parking spaces. ...
Potentially Deadly Fever Continues to Spread in Massachusetts
Each summer Massachusetts residents have to protect themselves from a number of tick and mosquito-borne illnesses. Lyme disease is a big one but there are other illnesses you can catch if bitten by a tick or mosquito and this year one that is becoming more common is Dengue Fever. What...
For two Rindge athletes, Olympic medals meant more than just athletic victory
For two Rindge athletes, Olympic medals meant more than just athletic victory. When History Cambridge staff were at Danehy Park for a recent event, we noticed a stone marker next to the park’s track dedicated to “Cambridge Olympians.” Inspired by the current Paris Olympic Games, we decided to investigate the two young men named on the marker: Charles Jenkins and John Thomas. Drawing on research by our friends at the Cambridge Black History Project, which has featured Jenkins and Thomas as part of its Black Trailblazers bookmark series, this story has deep roots in the racial climate of the city and the nation and echoes of the Cold War competition between the United States and Soviet Union.
Pittsfield father advocating for roadside safety equipment in memory of son
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Gabe Anthony's #21 hangs in the gymnasium of Pittsfield High School. His memory lives on inside the walls where he spent much of his life. Gabe Anthony was an all-state soccer and basketball player and team captain. He also officiated sports alongside his dad, Richard Anthony.
Adam Montgomery moved from NH prison to out-of-state facility
Adam Montgomery, the New Hampshire man who was convicted earlier this year of second-degree murder in the death of his daughter Harmony, has been transferred out of the New Hampshire State Prison for men in Concord. The NH Department of Corrections said Sunday that Adam Montgomery is in secure custody...
NH governor signs one bill targeting ‘forever chemicals’ but vetoes another
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu signed a bill Friday that bans certain products with intentionally added PFAS from sale in the state starting in 2027 and creates strict liability for PFAS polluters. He vetoed another measure that would have created liability for PFAS facilities, citing its“broad” definition and the fact that its standard for chemical […]