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Sam Waterston Says This Is Killing Buzzards Bay
A nationally recognized voice is advocating for clean water off of Southeastern Massachusetts. Sam Waterston, best known for playing Jack McCoy on 19 seasons of NBC's Law & Order, narrates a new video released by Buzzards Bay Coalition. His famously friendly tone is tempered by urgency as he targets the bay's No. 1 enemy.
Mass. stabbing spree suspect Jared Ravizza held, mental health eval extended
A judge has ordered that the suspect in a Memorial Day weekend stabbing spree continue being held at Bridgewater State Hospital while an evaluation of whether he’s competent enough to stand trial is extended, court records show. Martha’s Vineyard resident Jared Ravizza, 26, is accused of stabbing four girls...
Mass. State Lottery winner: Final $1 million scratch ticket prize claimed Monday
The final $1 million prize for the scratch ticket game “Double your Money” was claimed in Massachusetts Monday. The ticket was purchased at Rx3 Energy in Salem. There was a 1 in 3,024,000 odds in winning the grand prize and it was the final grand prize ticket. However, there are still six unclaimed $2,000 prize winning tickets left.
Jerod Mayo implementing one change for Patriots training camp
New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo is reportedly making a notable change to training camp practices this year. Per ESPN’s Mike Reiss, the Patriots plan to start practicing at 11 a.m. ET. That pushes things back later than the traditional 9:30 a.m. ET practices under former coach Bill Belichick.
’60 Minutes’ Icon Lesley Stahl Has Deep Roots in Massachusetts
Lesley Stahl has been a respected television journalist for over 50 years, most of that time with the CBS television network. Did you know it all began for Stahl right here in Massachusetts?. Lesley Rene Stahl was born on December 16, 1941, in Lynn, Massachusetts and was raised in Swampscott....
High levels of bacteria in water lead to multiple beach closures across the US
(NEW YORK) — Beaches in several states across the country have been closed to swimmers over the last few days due to harmful levels of bacteria in the water. In Massachusetts, at least 37 beaches were closed as of Monday afternoon due to “bacterial exceedance,” according to the state’s Department of Public Health (MDPH). Many of the beaches tested positive for high levels of a type of fecal bacteria, and beachgoers were warned not to swim or enter the water in those locations to avoid risk of illness, according to the health agency.
At least one Mass. lawmaker thinks Biden should step aside
State Sen. Jason Lewis said that last week's debate showed that President Joe Biden is not up to the task of forcefully confronting Donald Trump. As the ramifications of President Joe Biden’s poor debate performance last week continue to reverberate throughout the Democratic Party, at least one elected official in Massachusetts is calling for him to step aside in favor of a younger candidate.
'Jungle' House sells for £83,000
The 'Jungle' House on Darleydale Drive, Eastham, Wirral could be given new life as it was sold in an online auction this week. The house is currently completely engulfed in weeds and foliage that spreads from the rear of the house, over the roof, and across the whole front wall and garden. Check out the home here.
‘May The Fourth Be With You’ - Orleans Readies Annual July 4 Parade
ORLEANS – The town’s Fourth of July committee once again put the task of picking out its annual parade theme in the hands of students at Orleans Elementary School. And once again, they delivered. Students chose “May the Fourth Be With You” as the theme of this year’s...
Athlete Of The Week: Mike Mancini
ORLEANS – Although the Orleans Firebirds have gotten off to a slow start in the Cape League season, a few members of the team have showcased their talent with strong individual results. James Madison University second baseman Mike Mancini has done his part. The Endwell, N.Y. native ranks second...
Celtics star gets missing ring back, rewards fans who returned it
Jaylen Brown made good on his word about offering a “big reward” for the return of a ring he lost during the Boston Celtics championship parade. “Got it back,” Brown posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Tuesday. “Thank you to Luke and Adi I’ll see you courtside at the (ring emoji) ceremony.”
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