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Newburyport took hundreds of prime waterfront parking spots to expand a park, prompting a major controversy
The Boston Globe The city recently took hundreds of prime waterfront parking spots to expand a park. The dust is still settling. People waited for a section of boardwalk to reopen as construction continued on an expansion of Market Landing Park, in the heart of downtown Newburyport. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff By Billy Baker, The Boston […]
What’s the story behind the abandoned bear cages in Franklin Park?
Wickedpedia The cages have sat empty and neglected for decades, a reminder of what the Franklin Park Zoo might have been. Now, they’re finally getting a facelift. Franklin Park’s bear cages opened to the public more than a century ago, in 1912. Today, they’re rusted and overgrown — but still there. Chloe Courtney Bohl/Boston.com Deep […]
A seaside resort near Acadia National Park just added bungalow-style rooms
New England Travel Ten hotel rooms have been added to the Maine property. Salt Cottages in Maine has added bungalow-style hotel rooms to the property. Salt Cottages A resort full of seaside cottages near Maine’s Acadia National Park just expanded by adding bungalow-style hotel rooms. 15 New England destinations are among the best in the […]
These community leaders want you to pay a visit to Hyde Park
Neighborhoods With its bustling commercial district and vibrant mix of cultures, local leaders say Hyde Park isn’t getting the recognition it deserves. Community leaders say rebranding Hyde Park as a cultural hub of Boston would give a boost to small businesses and, by extension, the whole neighborhood. Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff Asked to name Boston’s iconic […]
Franklin Park Zoo mourns death of 14-year-old lion
Local News Kamaia, a male lion, was humanely euthanized on Saturday due to declining health. Kamaia was humanely euthanized on Saturday due to declining health, Zoo New England said. Eric Kilby/Zoo New England Kamaia, a 14-year-old lion at Franklin Park Zoo, died on Saturday, according to Zoo New England. Kamaia was humanely euthanized due to […]
Framber Valdez helps Astros to 7-4 win over Red Sox and first sweep at Fenway Park
Red Sox Houston’s Framber Valdez delivers a pitch against the Red Sox in the first inning. AP Photo/Steven Senne By JIMMY GOLEN, Associated Press August 30, 2023 BOSTON (AP) — Framber Valdez, who pitched seven no-hit innings in his previous start, retired the first 10 Boston batters on Wednesday and took a shutout into the […]
After finding ‘closure’ in return to Fenway Park, Mookie Betts pummeled Red Sox pitching
Red Sox “With all that the city has done for me and everybody here, I was very blessed.” Mookie Betts once again saluted the crowd on Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) For all of the emotions that played into his long-awaited return to Fenway Park this weekend, Dodgers star Mookie Betts wanted […]
Wild horses that roam Theodore Roosevelt National Park may be removed. Many oppose the plan.
Environment Last year, Park Superintendent Angie Richman told The Bismarck Tribune that the park has no law or requirement for the horses to be in the park. Wild horses graze on a hillside by the boundary fence of Theodore Roosevelt National Park near Medora, N.D., on Saturday, May 20, 2023. About 200 horses roam the […]
Watch: Mookie Betts receives standing ovation in his return to Fenway Park
Red Sox “That first at-bat is going to be something that he will remember forever.” Mookie Betts was greeted with a standing ovation on Friday night at Fenway Park. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer In the days leading up to his anticipated return to Fenway Park, Mookie Betts admitted that he wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. […]
What Alex Cora hopes to see from Red Sox fans during Mookie Betts’ return to Fenway Park
Red Sox “This is a special kid that did a lot of great things for the organization.” Mookie Betts served as a key cog on Alex Cora’s 2018 Red Sox team that won a World Series title. Jim Davis / Globe Staff Friday night will mark Mookie Betts’ first game back at Fenway Park since […]