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Crewless robotic Mayflower ship reaches Plymouth Rock

Crewless robotic Mayflower ship reaches Plymouth Rock

A crewless robotic boat retracing the 1620 sea voyage of the Mayflower has landed near Plymouth Rock.

by The Associated Press June 30, 2022June 30, 2022

Researchers caution Cape Cod beachgoers ahead of white shark season

Researchers caution Cape Cod beachgoers ahead of white shark season

by The Associated Press June 29, 2022June 30, 2022

America’s scallop harvest projected to decline again in 2022

America’s scallop harvest projected to decline again in 2022

by Patrick Whittle | Associated Press June 28, 2022June 28, 2022

Roe overturned: What you need to know about the Supreme Court abortion decision

Roe overturned: What you need to know about the Supreme Court abortion decision

by The Conversation June 24, 2022June 24, 2022

Offshore wind boosted as Biden, East Coast governors team up

Offshore wind boosted as Biden, East Coast governors team up

by The Associated Press June 23, 2022June 23, 2022

High court in Massachusetts rules wording of ‘millionaire tax’ summary fair

by Ryan Belmore and The Associated Press June 22, 2022June 22, 2022

Hundreds of birds wash up on Martha’s Vineyard, officials fear bird flu

by The Associated Press June 21, 2022June 21, 2022

Counties with the highest COVID-19 vaccination rate in Massachusetts

by Stacker June 19, 2022June 19, 2022

Counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in Massachusetts

Counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in Massachusetts

by Stacker June 17, 2022June 17, 2022

Boston selected to host FIFA World Cup 2026

Boston selected to host FIFA World Cup 2026

by Ryan Belmore June 16, 2022June 16, 2022

FEMA awards $10M to Martha’s Vineyard town to fight erosion

by The Associated Press June 16, 2022June 18, 2022

Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Massachusetts

Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Massachusetts

by Stacker June 16, 2022June 16, 2022