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What’s Up With Unleashed Dogs In Parks And Neighborhoods? [Block Talk]

by Newton News Editor | Mar 10, 2024 | Newton Patch News

Leashes may be required, but some people give their dogs the freedom to romp — and jump and slobber on people, or worse, knock them down.

MA Begins 2024 Lifeguard Hiring With $1,250 Bonuses Available

by Newton News Editor | Mar 10, 2024 | Newton Patch News

Massachusetts state beaches, pools and freshwater beaches need scores of lifeguards for the 2024 season.

'Urgent' Call For Pig, Mini Horse, Donkey, Goose, Farm Bird Adopters: MSPCA

by Newton News Editor | Mar 9, 2024 | Newton Patch News

The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said “two entire farms’ worth of animals” were surrendered or seized. The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said “two entire farms’ worth of...

MA Winters Are Getting Warmer, Analysis of 45 Years Of Data Shows

by Newton News Editor | Mar 9, 2024 | Newton Patch News

This year’s early spring and low snow totals are part of an accelerating pattern that began nearly a half-century ago.

Why Don’t Humans Have Tails — And Would We Have Survived If We Did?

by Newton News Editor | Mar 9, 2024 | Newton Patch News

“Where’s my tail?” a Harvard researcher has wondered since childhood. When he injured his tailbone, he began searching for the answer. “Where’s my tail?” a Harvard researcher has wondered since childhood. When he injured his tailbone, he began...

Enjoy MA's St. Patrick's Day Parades At These Homes

by Newton News Editor | Mar 9, 2024 | Newton Patch News

On Cape Cod and in Worcester, St. Patrick’s Day comes a week early. These two homes could serve as your home base for the celebration.

'Best Thing I Ever Ate': Man Has Eaten 34,000 Big Macs Since 1973

by Newton News Editor | Mar 8, 2024 | Newton Patch News

He ate how many Big Macs??? Guinness World Record holder Don Gorske has eaten as many as nine McDonald’s Big Macs a day, but now eats two a day, and little else.

Aldi To Bring Low-Cost Groceries To More Places With 800 New Stores

by Newton News Editor | Mar 8, 2024 | Newton Patch News

The discount grocer Aldi said Thursday it will significantly expand to more U.S. communities. The discount grocery chain said its growth is fueled by stubbornly high grocery prices and Winn-Dixie, Harveys Supermarkets acquisition.