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Martha’s Vineyard

The latest news from Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts.

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2023 James Beard Award Semifinalists include New England Chefs and Restaurants

by Ryan Belmore January 25, 2023January 25, 2023

The James Beard Foundation today announced their 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists for the James Beard Awards. Nominees will be announced on Wednesday, March 29, and winners will be announced […]

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Top party schools in every state

by Stacker January 23, 2023January 23, 2023

Many schools tout their high average GPAs, beautiful campuses, or competitive admission rates. However, few can boast a rich campus social life as a truly distinguishing feature. While academic rigor […]

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Hardest college to get into in every state

by Stacker January 23, 2023January 23, 2023

It is conventional wisdom that having a college education can be an enormous advantage in terms of furthering your career. With a college degree, you’re likely to make more money, […]

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Biggest snowfalls recorded in Massachusetts history

by Stacker January 19, 2023January 19, 2023

Almost everyone who lives in areas prone to snow seems to have a legendary snowstorm story: the blizzard of ’78, the Storm of the Century, any of the blizzards or […]

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Most popular girl names in the 90s in Massachusetts

by Stacker January 18, 2023January 18, 2023

Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 90s in Massachusetts using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of […]

Posted inArts & Entertainment

Mumford & Sons, Bon Iver, and Leon Bridges to headline 2023 Beach Road Weekend Music Festival

by Ryan Belmore January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

Beach Road Weekend Music Festival announced today that Mumford & Sons, Bon Iver and Leon Bridges will headline the 2023 festival. The headliners have combined for five Grammy wins and […]

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Slippery travel conditions across CT, MA, and RI: National Weather Service issues Special Weather Statement

by Ryan Belmore January 16, 2023January 16, 2023

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a special weather statement for several counties in Connecticut and Massachusetts, as well as Rhode Island, warning of slippery travel conditions due […]

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Jerry Frear: Why self-care?

by Jerry Frear January 15, 2023January 9, 2023

Self-care has become a buzzword in recent times, but some people have negative reactions due to a lack of understanding in terminology. It is often seen as a trend or […]

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Lobsters versus right whales: The latest chapter in a long quest to make fishing more sustainable

by The Conversation January 12, 2023January 12, 2023

Blake Earle, Texas A&M University Maine lobster fishermen received a Christmas gift from Congress at the end of 2022: A six-year delay on new federal regulations designed to protect critically […]

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Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England kicks off 2023 Girl Scout Cookie Season

by Community Submission January 10, 2023January 10, 2023

Today, Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England kicked off the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie season, as Girl Scouts and their troops rally the community to support the world’s largest entrepreneurial […]

Posted inNews

Most popular boy names in the 90s in Massachusetts

by Stacker January 10, 2023January 10, 2023

Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 90s in Massachusetts using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of […]

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Jerry Frear: Transformation starts with you

by Jerry Frear January 8, 2023January 9, 2023

Transformation can be a challenging and often difficult journey, but it is ultimately a rewarding one that can lead to a better and more fulfilling life.  This process of self-improvement […]

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The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz

by The Conversation January 6, 2023January 7, 2023

Fritz Holznagel, The Conversation We hope you’ve enjoyed this first regular quiz from our new quizmaster, Fritz Holznagel, a past winner of the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions. If you have […]

Posted inMassachusetts

On first day, Massachusetts Gov. Healey names climate chief

by The Associated Press January 6, 2023January 7, 2023

By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey marked her first full day on the job Friday by issuing an executive order creating what she says […]

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First woman elected Massachusetts governor sworn in

by The Associated Press January 5, 2023January 5, 2023

By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Maura Healey, the first woman and first open member of the LGBTQ community to be elected governor of Massachusetts, was sworn into office at […]

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Counties in Massachusetts with the fastest-rising temperatures in the last 100 years

by Stacker January 3, 2023January 3, 2023

Hitting 116 degrees F in normally temperate Portland, Oregon. 105 degrees in Reno in September, just as summer is meant to be waning. And in California’s Death Valley National Park, […]

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Dense Fog Advisory in effect for portions of Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts

by What's Up Newp December 31, 2022December 31, 2022

Drivers are being advised to take extra caution on the roads this evening as a dense fog advisory has been issued for the region. The National Weather Service warns that […]

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Tradition of hiking in the new year reaches all 50 US states

by Mark Pratt | Associated Press December 31, 2022December 31, 2022

BOSTON (AP) — A simple plan to get more people enjoying the outdoors on New Year’s Day has become a nationwide movement after a hike at a Massachusetts park more […]

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Posted inMassachusetts

Massachusetts elected officials to see pay hike in new year

by The Associated Press December 30, 2022December 30, 2022

By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts lawmakers will see their pay jump in the new year, as will statewide officeholders including the incoming governor. Minimum wage workers […]

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Posted inOpinion

Editorial Roundup: New England

by The Associated Press December 30, 2022December 30, 2022

Bangor Daily News. December 28, 2022. Editorial: Mainers gave us many reasons to be hopeful this year Over the course of the last year, we’ve written a lot about things […]

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Frigid monster storm across US claims at least 34 lives

by The Associated Press December 25, 2022December 26, 2022

By CAROLYN THOMPSON and JAKE BLEIBERG Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Millions of people hunkered down against a deep freeze Sunday to ride out the winter storm that has […]

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Ocean Effect snowstorm to impact parts of Cape Cod, Islands, and coastal RI Saturday afternoon into Sunday

by Ken Abrams December 24, 2022December 24, 2022

A rare ocean effect snow storm is expected to dump several inches of snow over Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, and Block Island Saturday afternoon into Sunday morning. The storm may also […]

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Posted inNewport

Coastal Flood Warning issued for Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island

by Ryan Belmore December 23, 2022December 23, 2022

Coastal residents in eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island are being warned to prepare for minor flooding as a Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect until 2 PM […]

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Posted inWeather

High Wind Warning issued for parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island

by Ryan Belmore December 23, 2022December 23, 2022

The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for parts of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The warning will remain in effect until 7 AM […]

Posted inNews

States that have increased taxes the most in the last four decades

by Stacker December 22, 2022December 21, 2022

chayanuphol // Shutterstock States that have increased taxes the most in the last four decades Depending on where you live in the U.S., your state and local taxes may have […]

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