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How a wandering white shark’s epic journey could provide clues for protecting them The shark's presence so far west indicates that this part of the Gulf of Mexico could also be important to other white sharks, said Megan Winton, a senior scientist with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, based in Chatham, Massachusetts. The post How a wandering white... #press https://www.boston.com/news/environment/2024/03/12/wandering-white-shark-epic-journey-clues-protection/?utm_source=press.coop
The IRS launches Direct File, a pilot program for free online tax filing available in Mass. and other states Certain taxpayers in Florida, New Hampshire, Nevada, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming, Arizona, Massachusetts, California and New York can participate. The post The IRS launches Direct File, a pilot program... #press https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2024/03/12/irs-direct-file-pilot-program-free-online-tax-filing-massachusetts-new-hampshire/?utm_source=press.coop
Libraries struggle to afford the demand for e-books, seek new state laws in fight with publishers This year, lawmakers in states including Connecticut, Massachusetts, Illinois, Hawaii and New Hampshire have proposed bills aimed at closing the affordability gap. The post Libraries struggle to afford the demand for e-books, seek new state... #press https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2024/03/12/libraries-struggle-afford-demand-e-books-new-state-laws-fight-publishers/?utm_source=press.coop
Worcester library fees? No problem. Just show them your cat photos. Finally, there is something cats can do for humans. The Worcester Public Library in Worcester, Massachusetts, announced that through the end of March, people who have lost or damaged a book or other borrowed items can bring a photograph, drawing or magazine clipping of a cat,... #press https://www.boston.com/news/national-news/2024/03/04/worcester-library-fees-no-problem-just-show-them-your-cat-photos/?utm_source=press.coop
Boston man pleads guilty in scheme to hire someone to kill his estranged wife and her boyfriend A Boston man has pleaded guilty to charges of offering to pay a contract killer $8,000 to kill his estranged wife and her boyfriend, though he was actually dealing with an undercover federal agent The post Boston man pleads... #press https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2024/01/25/boston-man-pleads-guilty-in-scheme-to-hire-someone-to-kill-his-estranged-wife-and-her-boyfriend/?utm_source=press.coop
Israel strikes and seals off Gaza after incursion by Hamas, which vows to execute hostages Israel increased airstrikes on the Gaza Strip and sealed it off from food, fuel, and other supplies in retaliation for a bloody incursion by Hamas militants, as the war’s death toll rose to nearly 1,600 on both sides The post Israel... #press https://www.boston.com/news/world-news/2023/10/09/israel-strikes-and-seals-off-gaza-after-incursion-by-hamas-which-vows-to-execute-hostages/?utm_source=press.coop
‘Everyone is frustrated,’ but Bill Belichick says Mac Jones is still New England’s quarterback "Obviously it wasn't very good and everyone is frustrated," Jones said. "We have to do things differently and better to put out a better product." The post ‘Everyone is frustrated,’ but Bill Belichick says Mac Jones is still New England’s quarterback... #press https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2023/10/08/mac-jones-bailey-zappe-patriots-starter-bill-belichick/?utm_source=press.coop
For the first time since revealing he was going blind, Mark Erelli is playing solo at Passim The 2023 Boston Music Award nominee will perform this weekend ahead of a November discussion on losing his vision. The post For the first time since revealing he was going blind, Mark Erelli is playing solo at Passim appeared... #press https://www.boston.com/culture/concerts/2023/10/06/for-the-first-time-since-revealing-he-was-going-blind-mark-erelli-is-playing-solo-at-passim/?utm_source=press.coop