Even More MA Beaches Closed For Swimming Due To High Bacteria

by Newton News Editor | Jun 14, 2024 | Newton Patch News

Beaches numbers have gone up and down, but surged significantly between Wednesday and Thursday and climbed even more by Friday.

Free Swimming Lessons In MA From DCR: Registration Starts Monday

by Newton News Editor | Jun 14, 2024 | Newton Patch News

Parents can begin registering swimmers for free lessons Monday. The state will run three two-week swimming programs this summer.

Kelly's Roast Beef Expands, Welch's Moves Headquarters: MA Food Week

by Newton News Editor | Jun 14, 2024 | Newton Patch News

Plus: A beloved strawberry festival on Cape Cod returns while the food and drink operations at Dan’l Webster Inn are put on pause.

Celtics Watch Party, Niall Horan, The Kid Laroi: MA Weekend Events

by Newton News Editor | Jun 14, 2024 | Newton Patch News

Plus: Pixies, Modest Mouse and Cat Power team up for a concert at the Xfinity Center and Trombone Shorty plays Leader Bank Pavilion.

Truck Crashes Into Brookline Ballet School

by Newton News Editor | Jun 14, 2024 | Newton Patch News

The truck struck the front window of the building and was found partially inside the building, Brookline police said.

20 MA Beaches Closed Due To Excessive Bacteria Levels

by Newton News Editor | Jun 13, 2024 | Newton Patch News

The number of closed swimming beaches across the state jumped from eight Wednesday to 20 Thursday.

'Anomalous' Heat Coming To MA, Early Forecasts Say

by Newton News Editor | Jun 13, 2024 | Newton Patch News

New England may break record high temperatures when a real heat wave begins Tuesday, forecasts say.

Boston Celtics On Brink Of NBA Championship With 3-0 NBA Finals Lead

by Newton News Editor | Jun 13, 2024 | Newton Patch News

Longtime stars Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum combined for 61 points as the Celtics withstood a late Dallas Mavericks rally in Game 3.

Boston Celtics On Brink Of NBA Championship With 3-0 NBA Finals Lead

by Newton News Editor | Jun 13, 2024 | Newton Patch News

Never have these Celtics been as close to achieving that single, validating, crowning goal of winning of title as they are now after taking a 3-0 lead on the Dallas Mavericks with a 106-99 victory in Game 3 of the NBA Finals Wednesday night. Longtime stars Jaylen...

60 Boxers Rescued From Essex County Property Amid Police Investigation: MSPCA

by Newton News Editor | Jun 12, 2024 | Newton Patch News

MSPCA-Angell Vice President of Animal Protection Mike Keiley said the dogs were likely kept in unsanitary and overcrowded conditions and that it will take a few days for us to have a clear picture of what’s next for them. But we do know we need help now....