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Harvard professor with controversial alien theories to lead UFO council
1+ hour, 2+ min ago (299+ words) The Trump administration has tapped a'Harvard professor'with controversial theories about aliens to lead a team of scientists in studying UFOs for the government. Avi Loeb, who served as the Chair of the Department of Astronomy until 2020, will head the new…...
35 Massachusetts beaches to avoid swimming at this weekend
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (283+ words) It's going to be a hot lead-up to America's 250th birthday, but you may be able to catch some nice cool beach waters comes around. If you're planning a weekend beach trip for the July 4 holiday, you'll want to avoid the…...
Suspected drowning at Nantasket Beach, Plymouth DA says
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (102+ words) The Patriot Ledger Authorities suspect drowning in an older man's death at Nantasket Beach in Hull, according to Plymouth County District Attorney's Office spokesperson Beth Stone. Reports circulated on social media describing a heavy emergency vehicle response at the Nantasket…...
South Shore tries to cool off at pools and beaches. See our photos
3+ hour, 59+ min ago (16+ words) The Patriot Ledger...
What Quincy, the City of Presidents, has planned for July Fourth
5+ hour, 38+ min ago (666+ words) This year, the Fourth of July has even more oomph as the country celebrates its 250th anniversary " and Quincy is no exception. There's history, parties, an orchestra performance and other live music, and a three-day festival that includes a Revolutionary War…...
You may see more jellyfish than usual at Mass beaches this year
6+ hour, 37+ min ago (547+ words) Reports of jellyfish sightings " and stings " have increased in Boston and along the Massachusetts coast in recent weeks as temperatures rise. In late June, the Boston Centers for Youth & Families reported multiple jellyfish stings at the BCYF Curley Community Center…...
5 Revolutionary War leaders from MA to know, plus where they're buried
6+ hour, 42+ min ago (1234+ words) America is preparing to celebrate its 250th anniversary this Fourth of July, and Massachusetts, the birthplace of the American Revolution, is home to many key figures and events that helped form the nation. Along with multiple Declaration of Independence signers and…...
Birth and death on 4th of July: Adams and Jefferson died 200 years ago
7+ hour, 2+ min ago (17+ words) The Patriot Ledger...
Vote for the South Shore Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year
7+ hour, 46+ min ago (154+ words) The Patriot Ledger Vote for the South Shore Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year Our All-Scholastic teams for high school spring sports are in the works. We need your help before they publish. As we've done in the fall and…...
Local players, coaches headline Team Mass. at baseball national championship
7+ hour, 16+ min ago (124+ words) The Patriot Ledger The scoreboard from Game 1 out in Nebraska wasn't in his favor, but Bill O'Connell had no complaints. "It's a blast," the Braintree High coach said of being back for his fourth season of coaching Team Massachusetts at…...