Algae bloom means no swimming, boating in Webster Lake for days
There’s no swimming, boating or Jet Skiing at a popular Massachusetts lake this weekend, a bummer for people who wanted to hit the water as the summer winds down.
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Scal details biggest challenge for Tatum to return this season
Should the Celtics let Jayson Tatum play later this season if he’s fully recovered from Achilles surgery? Brian Scalabrine is skeptical.
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Celtics' reported Amari Williams signing brings clarity to roster
The Celtics made an expected move Friday by reportedly finalizing a deal with Amari Williams, their last unsigned 2025 draft pick.
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Hurricane Erin continues to gain strength. Could it impact East Coast?
It feels great outside today! The cold front that brought severe weather to Boston yesterday ushered in lower humidity, just in time for the weekend. So as we continue moving through this Friday, expect sunshine and comfortable weather. High temperatures will be in the mid to upper 70s. A few low 80s are possible in MetroWest. Tonight, under mostly... -
Stop & Shop in Provincetown evacuated due to plumbing issue
The Stop & Shop grocery store in Provincetown, Massachusetts, was evacuated and temporarily closed due to what town officials say was a plumbing issue. The town said in an update on Facebook on Friday morning that the store and the health department decided to shut the facility down to address “necessary repairs and clean up.” The s... -
Perry: What we learned from Patriots' two joint practices vs. Vikings
The Patriots’ struggles with protection — and how Drake Maye handled those struggles — were in focus for Phil Perry in Minnesota.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield reports steep losses amid rising costs in Mass.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, the largest insurer in the state, today reported a operating loss of $173.1 million for the first half of the year as steeply-rising health spending continues to drag it into the red.
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Mass. State Police trooper injured in 2-vehicle crash on Route 9 in Wellesley
A Massachusetts State Police cruiser was involved in a two-vehicle crash on Route 9 west near the Interstate 95/128 interchange in Wellesley on Friday morning. The trooper who was driving the cruiser was injured in the crash and was taken to a local hospital, according to state police. No details were immediately available on the condition of the t... -
Your guide to the 2025 Boston mayoral election
The 2025 Boston mayoral race is shaping up as one that is going to draw national attention. Incumbent Mayor Michelle Wu has already been in the national spotlight of late following her testimony before Congress earlier this year about Boston’s status as a sanctuary city. And one of her opponents, Josh Kraft, is well known for his efforts in t... -
Braintree needs win Saturday to stay alive in Little League World Series
Braintree American plays their next game at 3 p.m. Saturday, needing a win to remain in the World Series tournament
