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400-Pound Turtle 'Phinney' Rescued On Cape Cod After Getting Tangled In Fishing Gear 400-Pound Turtle 'Phinney' Rescued On Cape Cod After Getting Tangled In Fishing Gear
400-Pound Turtle 'Phinney' Rescued On Cape Cod After Getting Tangled In Fishing Gear A nearly 400-pound, six-foot-long leatherback turtle nicknamed Phinney is back at sea following a harrowing ordeal with some fishing ropes on Cape Cod last week.  New England Aquarium Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life scientists and members of the Aquarium's Animal Health team and Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation team rescued the turtle on Thursday, July 18.  “The turtle had a rope entanglement around the shoulder region of its right front flipper, but fortunately it was detected quickly and the gear was still loose with minimal damage to the flipper,” said Dr. Melissa Jobl…
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Central Mass $100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Central Mass
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Central Mass One Bay Stater had a very lucky start to their week when they claimed a $100,000 lottery ticket they bought in Worcester County on Monday, May 20.   The winning ticket was sold at Market Basket at 95 Sutton Ave. in Oxford and was for the $30 "Millions" scratch-off game. Related: Lotter Winners Discuss How Their Lives Changed After Hitting Jackpot The winner's name was not released. The store will get a $1,000 bonus for the sale.  The winner was among 855 people who won $600 or more in the Massachusetts State Lottery on Monday.  It was also the second-largest pr…
Martha's Vineyard Man Who Wore Wig, Used Fake Bomb In Bank Robbery Gets 8 Years: Feds Martha's Vineyard Man Who Wore Wig, Used Fake Bomb In Bank Robbery Gets 8 Years: Feds
Martha's Vineyard Man Who Wore Wig, Used Fake Bomb In Bank Robbery Gets 8 Years: Feds A 40-year-old Martha's Vineyard former clothing store owner who admitted to robbing a bank on Cape Cod last year will spend more than eight years behind bars, authorities announced.  Petar Petyoshin, of Edgartown, pleaded guilty to one count of armed robbery in October and was sentenced to 100 months in prison on Monday, Feb. 5, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. He faced a potential 25-year prison sentence.  Investigators said Petyoshin robbed the Rockland Trust Bank branch in the Cape Cod town of Falmouth on April 8, wearing a blonde wig and face mask and pointing a pi…
Rare 3-Year-Old Whale Found Dead On Martha’s Vineyard Rare 3-Year-Old Whale Found Dead On Martha’s Vineyard
Rare 3-Year-Old Whale Found Dead On Martha’s Vineyard A North Atlantic right whale, part of the world’s most endangered large whale species, was found dead on Martha’s Vineyard, experts said. The 3-year-old female whale was found trapped in a rope on Sunday, Jan. 28, near Joseph Sylvia State Beach in Edgartown, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). “State law enforcement officials collected some of the rope that was entangled around, and embedded in, the whale’s tail,” NOAA Fisheries said in a statement. “They turned it over to NOAA’s Office Law Enforcement.” Related: Rare Sighting: 4 Killer Whales See…
'Taken Too Soon': Greenville Native, Northeastern Student Dies Of Meningitis 'Taken Too Soon': Greenville Native, Northeastern Student Dies Of Meningitis
'Taken Too Soon': Greenville Native, Northeastern Student Dies Of Meningitis The family of a 21-year-old Greenville native said their 21-year-old son had a bright future ahead of him that was snuffed out when he died unexpectedly of bacterial meningitis.  Shane McCarthy was a junior business administration student at Northeastern University who graduated from Deerfield Academy. He died on Nov. 30.  It's unclear where he contracted the deadly virus, but the school said his friends and those who may have come into contact with him have been tested and treated as a precaution.  "Our hearts go out to the family, friends, and loved ones of Shane McCarthy,…
‘Knocked My Socks Off’: These 5 Mass Eateries Named In Top 100 Restaurants In US ‘Knocked My Socks Off’: These 5 Mass Eateries Named In Top 100 Restaurants In US
‘Knocked My Socks Off’: These 5 Mass Eateries Named In Top 100 Restaurants In US Bay Staters are spoiled for choice in OpenTable's 2023 Top 100 restaurants in the country, as five Massachusetts eateries made the list.  OpenTable put together the list based on 12 million diner reviews, ratings, percentage of reservations made in advance, and five-star reviews, the online restaurant reservation service said. Two Boston restaurants made the list — Krasi and Mooncusser Fish House. Krasi, a wine bar in the heart of Boston's Back Bay, won over customers with their delectable bites.  View this post on Instagram A…
Waltham Officer, Utility Worker Killed In Hit, Run Crash; Driver Stole Police Car To Escape: DA Waltham Officer, Utility Worker Killed In Hit, Run Crash; Driver Stole Police Car To Escape: DA
Waltham Officer, Utility Worker Killed In Hit, Run Crash; Driver Stole Police Car To Escape: DA A Waltham police officer and utility worker are dead, and two more are injured by a man who crashed into them and stole a police cruiser in an escape attempt on Wednesday, Dec. 6, authorities said.  Peter Simon, 54, of Woodsville, New Hampshire, is charged with two counts of manslaughter and armed robbery, but more charges are likely forthcoming, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said. He will be arraigned on Thursday.  Related: Utility Worker Killed In Waltham Crash With Officer ID'd The prosecutor said Simon was driving a pick-up truck on Totten Pond Road in Waltham when…
Looking For A Four-Legged Family Member? MSPCA Has A Special Deal For You Looking For A Four-Legged Family Member? MSPCA Has A Special Deal For You
Looking For A Four-Legged Family Member? Mspca Has A Special Deal For You Anyone looking for a rescue dog at MSPCA-Angell’s shelters in Boston, Salem, Methuen, and Centerville on Cape Cod won’t have to worry about adoption fees as they will be waived for all 1-year-old pooches and older all week long starting Monday, Dec. 4. The “‘Home for the Holidays’ Adoptathon” is a response to new data from Shelter Animals Count, which showed 96,000 dogs across the country were expected to be euthanized because they couldn’t find a forever home. All the dogs available for free have stars on their photos on the MSPCA profile page.  Adoption fees for adult dogs …
'Fugget'bout it!' This Eatery Has The Best Cheeseburger In Massachusetts 'Fugget'bout it!' This Eatery Has The Best Cheeseburger In Massachusetts
'Fugget'bout it!' This Eatery Has The Best Cheeseburger In Massachusetts If you're full up on turkey and looking for a good cheeseburger, make your way to Cape Cod, where Yelp says you can find the best one in the state.  The review site put together the top cheeseburgers in every state in 2023, between January 1 and July 20, and The knack in Hyannis topped the list for the Bay State.  The Cape Cod high-end fast-food restaurant opened in 2002 by brothers Van and Michael Haidas, who grew up working at Cooke’s in Hyannis. Their parents owned the seafood staple until it closed in 2021 after 43 years. View this post on Instagram …
Wanted Venezuelan Murderer Caught Hiding On Cape Cod Wanted Venezuelan Murderer Caught Hiding On Cape Cod
Wanted Venezuelan Murderer Caught Hiding On Cape Cod A Venezuelan national living on Cape Cod has been arrested for a second time after failing to tell federal law enforcement officials about his previous murder conviction. The 38-year-old man had been staying in state-provided housing in Bourne at Joint Base Cape Cod when he was arrested by Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston on Friday, Oct. 27, according to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Police did not release his name.  When confronted by immigration officials, the Venezuelan citizen admitted to his murder conviction and being wanted in his home country for v…
Navy Captain From Mass Helms Warship Amid Mediterranean Sea Deployment Navy Captain From Mass Helms Warship Amid Mediterranean Sea Deployment
Navy Captain From Mass Helms Warship Amid Mediterranean Sea Deployment The US Navy has deployed its second aircraft carrier to the Eastern Mediterranean, and aboard the ship is a commander who was born, raised, and educated in Massachusetts. USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (IKE) was deployed on Oct. 14 and will be in the Eastern Mediterranean. The deployment is in an effort to "deter hostile actions against Israel or any efforts toward widening this war following Hamas’s attack on Israel," Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said. Capt. David Wroe, a Cape Cod native, serves as commander of the Destroyer Squadron 22, which is a squadr…
Manatee Spotted In Waters Near CT After Traveling Hundreds Of Miles: Here's Where Manatee Spotted In Waters Near CT After Traveling Hundreds Of Miles: Here's Where
Manatee Spotted In Waters Near CT After Traveling Hundreds Of Miles: Here's Where Officials and scientists are monitoring the first manatee to be spotted in waters off Southern New England in seven years.  The manatee was seen in Quonochontaug Pond in Rhode Island, which is located on the state's coastline just over five miles from the Connecticut border, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced on Monday, Sept. 11.  The sighting is the first time a manatee has been seen in Southern New England since 2016 since a member of the species was spotted off the coast of Cape Cod, officials said. Officials from the DEM, the US Fish …
Threat Grows For Hurricane Lee To Be Rare Significant Storm To Hit Mass Threat Grows For Hurricane Lee To Be Rare Significant Storm To Hit Mass
Threat Grows For Hurricane Lee To Be Rare Significant Storm To Hit Mass As meteorologists predict a possible New England landfall for Hurricane Lee, the prospect is bringing memories of other past storms that slammed into Massachusetts throughout the 20th century.  According to the latest computer models from the National Weather Service, Hurricane Lee may make landfall in eastern Maine on Monday morning, Sept. 18, bringing powerful winds, heavy rains, and high surf along with it and possibly devastating parts of Eastern Massachusetts. Click here for the latest update - Here Comes Hurricane Lee: Watches, Advisories Stretch From NY Through New England While it…
Eastern Mass Father, 42, Dies While On Family Vacation, Community Pours Out Support Eastern Mass Father, 42, Dies While On Family Vacation, Community Pours Out Support
Eastern Mass Father, 42, Dies While On Family Vacation, Community Pours Out Support A Norfolk County man was swimming with his 8-year-old daughter when he experienced a medical emergency and died, leaving behind a widow and two young children.  Stephen Hinton, age 42, of Wrentham, died while on vacation with his family on Cape Cod on Aug. 19, according to a GoFundMe created to support Hinton's widow, Emily Hinton, his 8-year-old daughter Lucy, and 2-year-old son Wyatt.  Stephen is remembered as a beloved father dedicated to his family, loved animals, and had an encyclopedic knowledge of "Star Wars." Stephen Hinton leaves behind his wife of 11 years, two children, his …
Mass Waters Home To One Of Largest Shark Hotspots Worldwide, New Study Says Mass Waters Home To One Of Largest Shark Hotspots Worldwide, New Study Says
Mass Waters Home To One Of Largest Shark Hotspots Worldwide, New Study Says The waters of Cape Cod are confirmed to be chock-full of toothy grey predators, according to a new study.  Approximately 800 sharks visited the waters of Cape Cod between 2015 to 2018, making the area one of the world's largest hotspots for white sharks, according to a new study published in the Marine Ecology Progress Series journal. Lead researcher Megan Winton and her co-researchers Gavin Fay and Greg Skomal conducted an intensive mark-recapture survey of the sharks in the Cape Cod area, creating the first-ever estimate of white shark abundance ever produced in the North Atlantic Ocean,…
Memorial Set For Mass Teen Killed In Boat Crash On Cape Cod Memorial Set For Mass Teen Killed In Boat Crash On Cape Cod
Memorial Set For Mass Teen Killed In Boat Crash On Cape Cod Family and friends of a 17-year-old killed on Cape Cod over the weekend will gather on Friday, July 28, to remember the girl.  Sadie Mauro, of Shelburne in Middlesex County, was killed Saturday when the boat she was riding on crashed into a jetty in Dennis, state police said. Related: Teen With 'Heart Of Gold' Killed, 5 Hurt After Boat Slams Into Cape Cod Jetty A celebration of life for the rising Dover-Sherborn High School will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church, at 11 Washington Street in Sherborn, at 10 a.m. Friday. Visitors are asked to wear casual summer attire to …
Donations Flood In For Family Of Center Mass Educator Who Died Of Cancer Donations Flood In For Family Of Center Mass Educator Who Died Of Cancer
Donations Flood In For Family Of Center Mass Educator Who Died Of Cancer Meghan Milonopoulos spent her life helping Worcester's North High School students prepare for their future. She died on Saturday, July 22, of stage IV colon cancer. Now the community she taught wants to help provide for her three young children and support their education. A GoFundMe to start a college fund for McKenna, Mia, and Mathaios Milonopoulos has raised more than $11,000 in just two days. The fundraiser hopes to generate $75,000 for the children's college fund.  Meghan Milonopoulos learned of her cancer diagnosis 18 months ago. Since that day, the North High vice principal focused …
Hit-Run: Beloved John Jay HS Teacher Dies In Cape Cod Crash Hit-Run: Beloved John Jay HS Teacher Dies In Cape Cod Crash
Hit-Run: Beloved John Jay HS Teacher Dies In Cape Cod Crash Authorities are investigating after a high school teacher in New York who lived in Connecticut was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Massachusetts, police said.  Fairfield County resident Jeffrey Richardson, age 59, of Brookfield, who taught music in Northern Westchester County at John Jay High School in Cross River, died on Tuesday, July 11 following the incident that happened the day before around 9:40 p.m. in the town of Wellfleet on Cape Cod.  According to Wellfleet Police, at the time of the incident, officers were called to Route 6, where Richardson was lying unresponsive …
Meet the Great Whites Spotted Off Cape Cod (And Stay 'Shark Smart') Meet the Great Whites Spotted Off Cape Cod (And Stay 'Shark Smart')
Meet the Great Whites Spotted Off Cape Cod (And Stay 'Shark Smart') Two sharks were spotted off the Massachusetts coast just in time to celebrate the Fourth of July. Anne Bonny and Ormond, two white sharks who collectively weigh over 1,000 pounds, were tracked swimming in the waters off Cape Cod in the week leading up to Independence Day, according to the free tracker created by OCEARCH, a global non-profit organization that researches keystone marine species. The number of white sharks seen in Cape Cod's waters has increased in recent years, according to the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries. The Outer Cape is a particularly popular spot for sha…
College Students Breathing New Life Into Local Massachusetts Businesses College Students Breathing New Life Into Local Massachusetts Businesses
College Students Breathing New Life Into Local Massachusetts Businesses A group of college students is helping small businesses in Massachusetts make a big impact before they've even crossed the stage and gotten their diplomas.  "Build You is my life," Founder and CEO of Build You Marketing Jake Ross said. "I am excited to continue this full-time after graduation and help the businesses we work with." Ross is the epitome of a self-starter. When the 21-year-old rising senior at Babson College saw the untapped potential that small businesses had, he decided to start his own digital marketing and PR firm.  Build You Marketing works by offering businesses an hourl…
Mass Dentist Who Embezzled $1.2M Gets 2 Years In Prison: Feds Mass Dentist Who Embezzled $1.2M Gets 2 Years In Prison: Feds
Mass Dentist Who Embezzled $1.2M Gets 2 Years In Prison: Feds A Massachusetts dentist who admitted to embezzling more than $1.2 million from his practice and fraudulently receiving $50,000 in pandemic relief cash is heading to prison, authorities said.  Jack Massarsky, 65, was sentenced to two years in federal prison and three years of probation earlier this week, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. He pleaded guilty to mail fraud and wire fraud in January.  Massarsky worked as a dentist and bookkeeper at a Hyannis practice in Cape Cod, and he admitted to opening a secret bank account in the practice's name to deposit insurance checks se…
PA Christmas Tree Shops Stores Among 10 National Store Closures PA Christmas Tree Shops Stores Among 10 National Store Closures
PA Christmas Tree Shops Stores Among 10 National Store Closures Christmas Tree Shops has announced it will close 10 of its stores after filing for bankruptcy. The 53-year-old discount home-goods chain offers seasonal decor year-round, along with assorted gifts, kitchen items, and furniture. The 10 stores closures are: Rockland County, New York: 32 Spring Valley Marketplace, Spring Valley; Jefferson County, New York: 21182 Salmon Run Mall Loop West, Watertown; Cape Cod, Massachusetts: Davis Straits, Route 28 Falmouth Plaza, Falmouth, Massachusetts; Barnstable County, Massachusetts: Cranberry Highway Route 6A, Sagamore; Lancaster County, Pennsylvania:…
Store Closures Announced For Christmas Tree Shops, Including In Hudson Valley Store Closures Announced For Christmas Tree Shops, Including In Hudson Valley
Store Closures Announced For Christmas Tree Shops, Including In Hudson Valley Click here for a new, updated story: Christmas Tree Shops Now Plans To Close All Its Stores Christmas Tree Shops has announced it will close 10 of its stores after filing for bankruptcy. The 53-year-old discount home-goods chain offers seasonal decor year-round, along with assorted gifts, kitchen items, and furniture. The 10 stores closures are: Rockland County, New York: 32 Spring Valley Marketplace, Spring Valley; Jefferson County, New York: 21182 Salmon Run Mall Loop West, Watertown; Cape Cod, Massachusetts: Davis Straits, Route 28 Falmouth Plaza, Falmouth, Massachusetts; Barnst…
22-Year-Old Woman Found Dead At Massachusetts Maritime Academy: DA 22-Year-Old Woman Found Dead At Massachusetts Maritime Academy: DA
22-Year-Old Woman Found Dead At Massachusetts Maritime Academy: DA A 22-year-old student from Long Island was found dead inside her dorm room at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Buzzards Bay on Cape Cod this week, according to officials. Nassau County resident Amanda Robinson, of Bellmore, was found dead in her dorm room on Wednesday morning, April 19, The Cape & Islands District Attorney's Office reports. Initial investigation suggested that Robinson died as a result of a pre-existing medical condition, the DA's Office added. Therefore, foul play is not suspected. "It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I can confirm a cadet has passed …
President Kennedy? Former Bedford Resident RFK Jr. Announces 2024 Bid For White House President Kennedy? Former Bedford Resident RFK Jr. Announces 2024 Bid For White House
President Kennedy? Former Bedford Resident RFK Jr. Announces 2024 Bid For White House There's now a possibility of another Kennedy back in the White House if the political winds blow in the right direction. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. - son of the late US Attorney General and New York Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and nephew of President John F. Kennedy - filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to run for president in the 2024 election, he announced Friday, April 7. The 69-year-old will run as a Democrat, according to his FEC filing. He said that he will officially kick off his campaign in Boston on Wednesday, April 19. “I am grateful for the outpouring of support…
Upcoming Nicole Kidman Netflix Murder Mystery Series Starts Production In Massachusetts Upcoming Nicole Kidman Netflix Murder Mystery Series Starts Production In Massachusetts
Upcoming Nicole Kidman Netflix Murder Mystery Series Starts Production In Massachusetts A Cape Cod town is now the site of a new small-screen series starring Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber, according to officials.  A Netflix series called "The Perfect Couple," based on Elin Hilderbrand’s New York Times-bestselling novel of the same name, began production on Monday, April 3 in Chatham, according to the official Netflix site Tudum and the Chatham Police Department.  The series is set in Nantucket, but social media posts report that a Chatham town building has been re-decorated to appear to be in Nantucket. The star-studded cast is led by Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber, and …
Former Westport Schools Guidance Counselor Robert W. Hanf, 79, Was Devoted To Family Former Westport Schools Guidance Counselor Robert W. Hanf, 79, Was Devoted To Family
Former Westport Schools Guidance Counselor Robert W. Hanf, 79, Was Devoted To Family It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Robert W Hanf, fondly known as Bob, on March 22, 2023 at the age of 79. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Kathleen Anne Dutney, and his parents, Gertrude and Walter Hanf. Bob Hanf was born on November 18, 1943 in Cambridge and raised in Belmont, Massachusetts, where he attended Belmont High School and graduated with the class of 1961. He went on to earn a liberal arts degree from Harvard College (1965) and a master’s degree in guidance at Harvard Graduate School of Education (1966).  After graduating, he moved to Westport where …
Locust Valley Man Found Dead In Waters On Cape Cod: Police Locust Valley Man Found Dead In Waters On Cape Cod: Police
Locust Valley Man Found Dead In Waters On Cape Cod: Police Update: Bourne Police report that Matthew Chamberlain was found dead on the riprap of the Cape Cod Canal. Police are looking for a 60-year-old man from Long Island who reportedly went missing in the waters on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, this week. Nassau County resident Matthew Chamberlain, of Locust Valley, is believed to have parked his truck in the parking lot of the Bourne Bridge recreational area on the Cape Side on Monday night, Feb. 20, Bourne Police said on Facebook. Chamberlain's two dogs were with him, according to police. The Bourne Police Department is actively searching for …
No Valentine's Date? These Massachusetts Animals Are Looking For Love No Valentine's Date? These Massachusetts Animals Are Looking For Love
No Valentine's Date? These Massachusetts Animals Are Looking For Love If you're alone this Valentine's Day, the MSPCA and the Northeast Animal Shelter have some animal companions they say will cure your loneliness.  The groups recently highlighted some of their animals who are in the most need of love and can go home with you today.  Click here to see more photos of the animals.  Mallory, a 6-year-old pit bull terrier mix, has been in a Boston shelter since November. MSPCA-Angell Mallory is a 6-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix who has been in the Boston Adoption Center for more than a month. She arrived at NEAS on December 22, 2022, as part of a transport …
State Police Join Search For Missing Man Who Spent New Year's Eve On Cape Cod State Police Join Search For Missing Man Who Spent New Year's Eve On Cape Cod
State Police Join Search For Missing Man Who Spent New Year's Eve On Cape Cod Massachusetts State Police have joined the search for a Malden man who has been missing ever since he spent New Year's Eve weekend on Cape Cod  Bruce Crowley was reported missing on Wednesday, Jan. 4 after he celebrated the holiday on the Cape, Provincetown Police said on Facebook.  Related: MISSING: 56-Year-Old Malden Man Who Spent New Year's Eve On Cape Cod State Police said the 57-year-old was last seen near Commercial Street in Provincetown on Friday, December 30, 2022.  The Provincetown Police (MA) Department is assisting the Malden Police (MA) Department by seeking the public's…
Massachusetts Man Who Never Came Home Found Dead In Cape Cod Waters: Police Massachusetts Man Who Never Came Home Found Dead In Cape Cod Waters: Police
Massachusetts Man Who Never Came Home Found Dead In Cape Cod Waters: Police A 40-year-old man from Cape Cod was found dead after his family reported that he never came home from work, authorities said.  Family members of Eduardo Gomes, of West Yarmouth, told police around 4 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 23 that was last seen around 1 a.m. the same day, Yarmouth Police said on Facebook. Media Release Body of missing Yarmouth man located Incident Synopsis: On Monday, January 23, 2023, at approximately... Posted by Yarmouth Police Dept. on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 Search parties located the car Gomes was driving at the Sandy Pond Recreation, located off Buck Island R…