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Boston.com readers disagree with a report saying Boston is entering its ‘next chapter’
Boston.com - Massachusetts
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August 20, 2025
Readers Say "Boston still has a long way to go." The Boston Harbor and the city skyline after sunset. Michael Dwyer/Associated Press/File 2022 By Kristi Palma August 20, 2025 | 8:38 AM 5 minutes to read Share Close Send this article to your social...
Hurricane Erin to Menace US East Coast Beaches Into the Weekend
Claims Journal
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August 20, 2025
Hurricane Erin is triggering dangerous beach conditions across much of the US East Coast that will likely last into the weekend, as the storm pushes north in the waning days of the summer travel season. The risk of powerful currents that can sweep...
Beach closures, possible Steamship Authority disruptions as Hurricane Erin churns up dangerous waves
NECN - Massachusetts
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Coastal communities are keeping an eye on Hurricane Erin's path with the growing threat of dangerous high tides and rip currents. Nantucket has already closed all South Shore beaches to swimming due to large surf, dangerous shore break, and...
This budget airline just announced a two-day deal on flights from Boston
Boston.com - Massachusetts
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August 20, 2025
Flights An airplane takes off from Boston Logan International Airport. The Boston Globe By Kristi Palma August 20, 2025 | 1:05 PM 1 minute to read Share Close Send this article to your social connections. Share Send this article to your social...
Hurricane Erin brings closed beaches and warnings on US East Coast
WABE - Georgia
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August 20, 2025
RODANTHE, N.C. (AP) — From Florida to New England, people trying to enjoy the last hurrahs of summer along the coast were met with rip current warnings, closed beaches and in some cases already treacherous waves as Hurricane Erin inched closer...
Hurricane Erin churns up dangerous waves, closes beaches along East Coast
WLOS - North Carolina
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RODANTHE, N.C. (AP) — Hurricane Erin churned slowly toward the eastern U.S. on Tuesday, stirring up treacherous waves that already have led to dozens of water rescues and shut down beaches along the coast in the midst of summer's last hurrah....
Summer celebrations meet closed beaches, warnings on US East Coast due to Hurricane Erin
The Economic Times
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August 20, 2025
From Florida to New England, people trying to enjoy the last hurrahs of summer along the coast were met with rip-current warnings, closed beaches and in some cases already treacherous waves as Hurricane Erin inched closer Wednesday. While...
Summer celebrations meet closed beaches, warnings from Hurricane Erin
WJW - Ohio
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August 20, 2025
RODANTHE, N.C. (AP) — From Florida to New England, people trying to enjoy the last hurrahs of summer along the coast were met with rip current warnings, closed beaches and in some cases already treacherous waves as Hurricane Erin inched closer...
25 Things I Still Have Time to Do in Massachusetts in 2025
Only In Your State
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Well, we are headed into the last few months of the year, so if you haven't yet tackled your Massachusetts bucket list for 2025, now is the time to start! I had ambitiously put 25 items on my 2025 list and hoped to accomplish gorgeous hikes, try...
Hurricane Erin picking up steam as it edges along the East Coast
6 ABC Action News
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August 20, 2025
RODANTHE, N.C. -- Hurricane Erin began strengthening again Wednesday while creeping toward the mid-Atlantic coast and churning up menacing waves that have closed beaches from the Carolinas to New York City. Forecasters expect the storm to peak...
Swimmers are warned to avoid East Coast beaches as Hurricane Erin moves north
KUAF - Arkansas
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August 20, 2025
Federal forecasters are warning people to avoid beaches along the East Coast as Hurricane Erin moves north and slams much of the shoreline with dangerous waves and other severe weather. Though the massive storm was roughly 365 miles from Cape...
What is Vibrio vulnificus? Symptoms explained as beachgoers warned about flesh-eating bacteria
The Independent
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August 20, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Summer celebrations meet closed beaches, warnings on US East Coast from Hurricane Erin
NBC 6 Miami - Florida
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August 20, 2025
From Florida to New England, people trying to enjoy the last hurrahs of summer along the coast were met with rip current warnings, closed beaches and in some cases already treacherous waves as Hurricane Erin inched closer Wednesday. While...
In Vermont, Middle Son Tattoo Studio Invites Tattoo Tourism
Seven Days - Vermont
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August 20, 2025
By the ruins of an old rake factory, chanterelle mushrooms glow gold among the creek-bed shrubbery. Nearby, a wattle fence, the kind made by weaving slender branches around staves, keeps wandering chickens in line. And in a shady nook not far from...
Judge rejects Wage Act claim for unpaid travel commissions
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
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August 20, 2025
In brief Superior Court rules commissions not “due and payable” at termination Travel planner sought $134,000 in unpaid and projected commissions Judge cites Gallant precedent, finding claims contingent on trip completion A “travel planner” could...
Hurricane Erin may intensify into major storm again as it moves north near the Mid-Atlantic coast
WFTS Tampa Bay - Florida
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August 20, 2025
Hurricane Erin began strengthening again Wednesday as it crept closer to the mid-Atlantic coast, its outer bands brushing North Carolina’s Outer Banks as beaches closed across much of the U.S. East Coast. Forecasters expect the storm to peak going...
Where are people traveling for Labor Day this year? Here's wat AAA says
The Patriot Ledger - Massachusetts
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Boston is the No. 4 most popular destinations for Labor Day travel in 2025 "Domestic roundtrip flights are 6% cheaper compared to last Labor Day weekend" Labor Day weekend is almost upon us, and it's the perfect time to travel, according to AAA...
Amtrak begins major rail yard modernisations in Boston, New York, and Washington to support new trains
Global Railway Review
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August 20, 2025
Amtrak launches upgrades to key Northeast Corridor yards, enhancing maintenance, reliability, and efficiency for its upcoming Airo and NextGen Acela trains by 2030. Amtrak has awarded design-build contracts and begun preconstruction activities for...
Hurricane Erin Bears Down on East Coast, Forcing Beach Closures
NBC News
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August 20, 2025
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How school segregation survived Boston’s busing
WBUR - Massachusetts
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Children at the Lewenberg School in Mattapan studied outdated curricula in a run-down building. Teachers ran out of paper. Bathroom stalls were missing doors. In the spring of 1974, district officials paid little attention to the junior high,...