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Sail250's tall ships are arriving in Boston. How to see, board them
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (456+ words) A parade's worth of tall ship are shipping up to Boston this weekend to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Sail250, a maritime celebration with tall and military ships from over 20 countries, have been parading through various American port cities…...
Tall ships leaving New York City today. When will they be in Boston?
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (358+ words) Since late May, tall ships have stopped at various port cities around the country as part of Sail250, a maritime celebration of America's 250th anniversary with tall and military ships from over 20 countries. Now, the ships are making their way to Boston,…...
Keep your cooler cold longer with smart ice hacks
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (21+ words) The Patriot Ledger Keep your cooler cold longer with smart ice hacks...
Free parking at state beaches starts Friday. Here's where
1+ week, 1+ min ago (202+ words) Ahead of one of the'busiest beach weekends'of the year, Gov. Maura Healey announced July 2 that'parking will be free'at all Massachusetts state parks and beaches July 3 to 5. Healey said the move is to celebrate the 250th'anniversary of the'American Revolution. "We want…...
35 Massachusetts beaches to avoid swimming at this weekend
1+ week, 4+ hour 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…...
What Quincy, the City of Presidents, has planned for July Fourth
1+ week, 9+ hour 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
1+ week, 10+ hour 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…...
One lucky bidder will get an unforgettable view of Boston's Tall Ships
1+ week, 1+ day ago (327+ words) The tall ships will soon take part in the Parade of Sails in Boston Harbor to celebrate America's 250th birthday, and the North and South Rivers Watershed Association has your ticket to the big event. The North and South Rivers Watershed…...
Can you sunbathe nude on Massachusetts beaches? Here's the law
1+ week, 5+ day ago (387+ words) In 2022, Nantucket voters approved a bylaw amendmentto allow all people, including women, to take their top off at Nantucket beaches. Nude bathers are not a common sight in the rest of the Bay State, in part because there arestate lawsagainst…...
5 South Shore beaches among 40 closed in Mass. this weekend
1+ week, 6+ day ago (211+ words) Five South Shore beaches are closed by order of the'Massachusetts Department of Public Health as of Friday, June 26. Heading into the weekend, a total of 40 Massachusetts beaches are closed. You'll want to avoid the beaches closed due to unsafe swimming…...