It's not just great whites. Sand tiger sharks are rebounding in New England.
Researchers from New England Aquarium are tagging sand tiger sharks in Boston Harbor to better understand the species as its population slowly rebounds.
Should you be worried about getting flesh-eating bacteria from swimming in Massachusetts?
In a rare case, one person contracted a flesh-eating bacteria known as Vibrio vulnificus after swimming at a Falmouth beach last week.
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Busts of Abigail Adams, Elizabeth Freeman planned to diversify State House art
After accepting public nominations, the Massachusetts Senate plans to commission the State House's first busts of women. -
Former administrator says USAID reforms are ‘baloney’
Andrew Natsios, USAID administrator during the George W. Bush administration, said crucial public health and anti-terrorism efforts will be wasted. -
Mass. antidiscrimination agency initiated first complaint since 2018
Training, $8,000 donation resolve case involving would-be tenant with emotional support dog. -
Climate resiliency summit led by Vatican stops in Dorchester
The event is part of a series of ten global summits happening throughout the year, sponsored by the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences at the Vatican. -
Attorney general targets costly state program intended to fix gas pipes
Andrea Campbell argues the program has amounted to billions in costs passed on to ratepayers in their bills. It's also at odds with the state's clean energy goals.
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