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Boston 25 brings live morning show to the South Shore. How to watch
Wicked Local - Massachusetts
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Boston 25 News' Zip Trips program will broadcast live from Quincy Center on July 11. The show will air from 6 to 10 a.m. and can be viewed on WFXT or streamed online. Zip Trips travels to different Massachusetts locations to connect with viewers...
Massachusetts Senate Democrats advancing ‘bell-to-bell’ cellphone ban in schools
Boston Herald - Massachusetts
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July 8, 2025
Massachusetts Senate Democrats were preparing to advance legislation Tuesday that requires all public schools to implement a “bell-to-bell” ban on student access to personal electronic devices like cell phones during the school day. Supporters of...
Hiking the Appalachian Trail? You May Encounter These Animals
AOL
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Gray Fox© Jason Klassi/ via Getty ImagesThe Appalachian Trail spans 2,194 miles across 14 states along the East Coast of the U.S. Most experienced hikers begin their trek at Springer Mountain, Georgia, and end it on Mount Katahdin in Maine six...
It’s the oldest public ferry in the country. Here’s what keeps it afloat
The Connecticut Mirror
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July 20, 2025
Support trusted journalism in Connecticut. Join CT Mirror’s members today and make an impact. Editor’s note: We are now offering an audio version of our Sunday features. To access, click on the player above. On its surface, the Connecticut River...
Massachusetts beach that had swimming ban due to ‘persistent’ shark sightings adding ‘several safety measures’
Boston Herald - Massachusetts
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July 8, 2025
A North Shore beach that had a swimming ban last year due to “persistent” shark sightings has added “several safety measures” this summer. Ipswich’s Crane Beach, which was shut down to swimming for several weeks due to white shark sightings last...
The Berkshires Named One of the Best Family Vacations in New England
WSBS - Massachusetts
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July 12, 2025
New England is full of cities and towns that are perfect for tourists, and summer is one of the prime tourist seasons, especially in Massachusetts. The Berkshires Named One of the Best Family Vacations in New England We3Travel.com named 16 of the...
Travel Tuesday: Massive Dinosaur Park and Splash Pad
Fun 107 - Massachusetts
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July 8, 2025
Although Massachusetts has over 200 beaches, not everyone in the Commonwealth is a beach person. So where can you stay cool and still have fun? Lots of parents turn to splash pads on the SouthCoast. Though you can find one in just about...
Travel back to the 1870s and see Daytona's earliest days
Daytona Beach News Journal - Florida
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Daytona, Florida, was founded in 1876 by about two dozen local leaders. What became Daytona had been plantations and a logging camp in the early 1800s. Matthias Day, an Ohio resident, played a key role in the town's early development but lost his...
Travelers Can Leave Their Shoes On During Airport Screenings—What To Know About Reported TSA Change
Forbes
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Topline The Transportation Security Administration has reportedly begun allowing travelers at some airports in the country to complete their pre-flight security screening without removing their shoes, ending a nearly two-decade-long rule. TSA...
Massachusetts barred tenant-paid broker fees. It’s part of a wider war on ‘junk fees.’
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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Write to us at startingpoint@globe.com. To subscribe, sign up here. Three years ago, when Mark Martinez found what would become his apartment in Roxbury, the situation seemed ideal. Martinez knew the person vacating the apartment. He also knew his...
Wu Announces Roundhead Brewing Beer Garden to Travel to Various Boston Parks
Charlestown Patriot Bridge - Massachusetts
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July 12, 2025
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department announced the Roundhead Brewing’s Beer Gardens 2025, the second annual iteration of this traveling beer garden series. Roundhead’s Beer Gardens 2025...
Massachusetts man wins National Yo-Yo contest, will defend title at world championship
Boston 25 News - Massachusetts
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July 7, 2025
EASTON, Mass. — A Massachusetts native took home gold from the National Yo-Yo Contest in Las Vegas. North Easton’s Ryan Connolly won the 4A (Off-String) division at the national championship, where competitors use a yoyo that is not attached to...
Forgot your gear for a day at a Maine beach? These boxes have you covered
WABI - Maine
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July 11, 2025
CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine (WMTW) - Maine has a lot of beautiful and popular beaches and the sand has been packed recently thanks to better and hot weather. Have you ever shown up at the beach and realized you forgot something? Or maybe you just don’t...
Video Forecast: Impact Weather today from possible severe storms this afternoon
WCVB Channel 5 Boston - Massachusetts
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July 20, 2025
Video Forecast: Impact Weather today from possible severe storms this afternoon THERE’S A LOT OF ICE CREAM THERE. OKAY. ALL RIGHT, SO WE’VE GOT SOME ROUGH AND TUMBLE WEATHER TO GET THROUGH TODAY. SO LET’S KIND OF PUT A TIMELINE ON THIS FOR YOU...
Creative Arts Network: We need more city support to boost tourism
Fall River Herald News - Massachusetts
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The Creative Arts Network, a nonprofit dedicated to the city's tourism industry, is managed by Sandy and Dave Dennis. CAN has operated for 11 years, but has launched new initiatives over the last five. CAN presides over the Fall River Waterfront...
Boston ball girl uses Division I athleticism to turn heads at Fenway
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Best ice cream in Greater Boston, according to chefs and bartenders
Boston.com - Massachusetts
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July 11, 2025
Food 'You can't go wrong at [Cabot's]' Cabot's is a popular destination for ice cream in Greater Boston. John Tlumacki/Boston Globe Staff By Katelyn Umholtz updated on July 14, 2025 | 5:26 PM 4 minutes to read Share Close Send this article to your...
Massachusetts lobster fight: Cape Cod fishers say they’re being unfairly punished
Boston Herald - Massachusetts
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July 7, 2025
Cape Cod lobstermen are entangled in regulations they fear will risk their livelihoods, clashing with fishery officials who argue that the rules are meant to keep Massachusetts’ lobster industry competitive. The state Marine Fisheries Advisory...
35 Massachusetts beaches currently closed due to unsafe swimming water
Wicked Local - Massachusetts
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After a week full of heavy rain in Massachusetts, you may be in the mood to spend a day at the beach this weekend, particularly with the temperature forecasted to be in the 80s. However, if you're planning a weekend beach trip, you'll want to...
Fisherman tries to drag shark out to sea in front of horrified beachgoers before attack
The Mirror US
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July 11, 2025
06:55 ET, 11 Jul 2025 A fisherman attempting to return a shark to the ocean in front of shocked beachgoers was bitten by the creature while grappling with it in the water. The 21 year old man had initially caught the grey and white sandbar shark...