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How Ron DeSantis joined the ‘ruling class’ — and turned against it
Politics For DeSantis and his allies, the culture wars are the central struggle of American public life, and schools are the most important battleground where they will be fought. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at the Moms for Liberty Summit in Philadelphia, June 30, 2023. Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times By Nicholas Confessore, New York […]
Who invented the fried clam?
Wickedpedia Who brought this deep fried New England specialty to life? Fried clams from Woodman’s of Essex. Woodman’s of Essex Fried clams are a New England specialty. They can be found across the region, as well as in Massachusetts alone. But how did the fried clam come to be? Who brought this deep fried dish […]
New England Aquarium releases sea turtles back into the ocean after 8 months of rehab
Environment The Kemp’s ridley turtles were rescued in December 2022 after becoming cold-stunned in Cape Cod Bay. The New England Aquarium released two sea turtles it rescued in December 2022 on Thursday. New England Aquarium The New England Aquarium released two sea turtles back into the ocean Thursday after eight months of rehabilitation. Rotelle and […]
Russia’s lunar lander crashes into the Moon
World News The robotic Luna-25 spacecraft appeared to have “ceased its existence” after a failed orbital adjustment, the space agency Roscosmos said. In this image made from video released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation, the Soyuz-2.1b rocket with the moon lander Luna-25 automatic station takes off from a launch pad at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in […]
Block Island welcomed back vacationers Sunday, a day after a fire tore through a historic hotel
Local News Aftermath of fire at the Harborside Inn on Block Island, Rhode Island. Block Island Times By Associated Press August 20, 2023 NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (AP) — Block Island welcomed back vacationers Sunday, a day after a fire tore through a historic hotel early Saturday, prompting officials on the summer tourist spot off the […]
Mass. father drowns attempting to rescue family from New Hampshire river
Local News Vincent Parr of Lawrence drowned at Swift River in Albany, New Hampshire. The Swift River off the Kancamagus Highway in Albany, N.H. Jim Cole, AP A 37-year-old man drowned trying to save his family from the current of a New Hampshire river, according to New Hampshire State Police. Vincent Parr of Lawrence was […]
Rain from Tropical Storm Hilary lashes California and Mexico, swamping roads and trapping cars
Weather Vehicles cross over a flood control basin that has almost reached the street, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, in Palm Desert, Calif. AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill SAN DIEGO (AP) — Tropical Storm Hilary inundated streets across Mexico’s arid Baja California Peninunsula with deadly floodwaters Sunday before moving over Southern California, where it swamped roads and […]
Here’s what Boston and Cape Cod look like from space
Local News The video was taken at 12:17 p.m. Sunday. The ISS Above You camera captured Boston and Cape Cod from space Sunday afternoon. X via @ISSAboveYou An account on the social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, shared a glimpse of what Boston and Cape Cod look like from space Sunday afternoon. The […]
Water main break in downtown Boston floods Chinatown streets
Local News The break happened just after 2:30 p.m. on Harrison Avenue in Chinatown. Parts of several streets were closed due to flooding. A water main break in downtown Boston flooded several streets in Chinatown and impeded traffic Sunday afternoon. The break happened near 66 Harrison Ave., Boston police tweeted around 3:30 p.m. Police advised […]
Funeral arrangements announced for Mass. mother who saved son from drowning
Local News “While her physical presence has left a void, Melissa’s spirit will forever remain in the hearts of those she touched.” 44-year-old Melissa Bagley drowned while trying to save her son after he feel into the water at Franconia Falls. Bagley Family Fund in Memory of Melissa Bagley GoFundMe page Funeral arrangements for a […]