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How to see whales and puffins off the coast of Maine
39+ min ago (98+ words) With routes that wind past rugged islands, historic lighthouses, and abundant marine life, Cap'n Fish's Cruises offers a classic way to experience Maine's midcoast by sea. May 31, 2026 / 12: 09 PM EDT / CBS Boston Sponsored by New England Chevy Dealers With routes that…...
What's the key to the art of bonsai? Expert explains traditions behind miniature landscapes.
40+ min ago (78+ words) With over four decades dedicated to the art of bonsai, Bonsai West is one of New England's premier destinations for this living tradition. May 31, 2026 / 12: 08 PM EDT / CBS Boston With over four decades dedicated to the art of bonsai, Bonsai West…...
Massachusetts chef Dave Becker opened his first restaurant at just 24 years old
38+ min ago (75+ words) A Newburyport native, multitalented author, potter, and chef, Dave Becker opened his first restaurant at just 24 years old. May 31, 2026 / 12: 10 PM EDT / CBS Boston A Newburyport native, multitalented author, potter, and chef, Dave Becker opened his first restaurant at just 24 years…...
New Bedford's Whaling Wall remains as Dallas loses beloved Wyland mural
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (115+ words) While New Bedford's iconic whale mural stands as a symbol of the city's maritime history, another city has lost its own beloved mural. New Bedford's Whaling Wall remains as Dallas loses beloved Wyland mural Driving into downtown New Bedford wouldn't…...
NASA Confirms 75, 000 MPH Meteor Exploded Over Massachusetts With Force of 300 Tons of TNT
3+ hour, 6+ min ago (546+ words) NASA said a meteor travelling at 75, 000 miles per hour exploded over Massachusetts and nearby New Hampshire shortly after 2pm on Saturday, sending loud booms across parts of the north-eastern United States with an energy release equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT....
As Haitians wait for TPS decision, Springfield G92 gives $50 K to nonprofits supporting them
6+ hour, 29+ min ago (415+ words) JOSEPH COOKE / STAFF Three local nonprofits that help Haitian immigrants with basic necessities will receive $50, 000 total in grants from faith-based group Springfield G92. Individual donations have been made private "in the interests of community safety" and "for proprietary purposes." "G92 has been…...
Massachusetts offers free kits to grow wild gardens
17+ hour, 16+ min ago (347+ words) The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Department of Agricultural Resources, and the Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association announced the return of the Growing Wild campaign, offering free pollinator-friendly plant kits to residents across the state. The program, as…...
Meteor over Massachusetts causes explosion reports, sightings from Delaware to Montreal
14+ hour, 45+ min ago (262+ words) Reports of an explosion from people across New England Saturday afternoon sent police agencies and others scrambling to understand what caused a double boom that shook buildings in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The American Meteor Society said that the booms…...
Wong, Duran propel Red Sox to 9-1 victory over Guardians
17+ hour, 7+ min ago (327+ words) May 30, 2026 / 7: 41 PM EDT / AP Connor Wong and Jarren Duran drove in three runs apiece, Sonny Gray allowed one run in six innings and the Boston Red Sox defeated the Cleveland Guardians 9-1 on Saturday." Caleb Durbin also drove in a pair…...
Mysterious noise in Massachusetts a sonic boom: "Might be a meteor that blew up in mid-air
13+ hour, 58+ min ago (610+ words) The United States Geological Survey has confirmed that the mysterious noise heard across Massachusetts Saturday afternoon, prompting rampant curiosity, was a sonic boom from a meteor. "This event is a widely felt sonic boom from a suspected bolide," the USGS…...