Dozens of people gathered at Castle Island in Boston Sunday to release balloons in honor of Mario Evans. The 16-year-old tragically died from a fire at his home in Hyde Park less than 2 weeks ago. “He ...

There’s something for every kid on this flat 2-mile stroll: a beach walk, some exciting maritime hiking on a narrow jetty where waves crash along the rocks, and a real pre–Civil War fort.

Communities across the state have planned parades, wreath laying ceremonies and other public programs for the Veterans Day ...

Located north of Cape Ann in Ipswich, Massachusetts, Crane Beach boasts four miles of sandy and spectacular ... Located in South Boston on the shore of Boston Harbor, Castle Island is no longer an ...

21, 1797. The ship set sail at 10 a.m., passing by the Boston Harborwalk, Castle Island and the Charlestown Navy Yard. The warship fired a 21-gun salute near Fort Independence around 11:30 a.m ...

History stands on the park’s perimeters, with statues documenting the importance Boston played in creating ... easily managed Castle Island Loop, and the longer two-mile Pleasure Bay Loop.

“Margaret Jones was imprisoned at the Boston Gaol as a witch,” Drummey said. An account from John Winthrop, then-governor of the Massachusetts ... this haunting Castle Island legend is still ...

The severe drought has worsened in Massachusetts, expanding beyond the Boston metropolitan area to now include central and ...

Phil Rosenthal of Netflix’s Somebody Feed Phil has been eating his way around the area. He has reportedly filmed segments at Sarma and Strega North End. Sarma, 249 Pearl St., Somerville, 617-764-4464, ...

Go deeper: Many of Massachusetts’ community colleges ... You can view the birthday blowout today from the Boston Harborwalk, Castle Island and the Charlestown Navy Yard. P.S. — I’d like ...

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