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Scientists examine Sparrow-Hawk, the wrecked ship believed to have brought Irish servants to Plymouth

Pilgrim Hall Museum took part in a new scientific investigation of timbers from a 17th-century shipwreck to help prove they belonged to the Sparrow-Hawk,

In Newton, West Suburban YMCA purchases Wells Ave. property for second location

The West Suburban YMCA plans to open a second Newton location on Wells Avenue this fall after the longstanding nonprofit received a $3 million donation to support the property’s purchase, the organization announced Monday.

Warren endorses Ricardo Arroyo in Suffolk DA’s race

Senator Elizabeth Warren has endorsed Ricardo Arroyo, who is running to succeed Rachael Rollins as the district attorney for Suffolk County, Arroyo’s campaign announced Monday.

‘He was such a beautiful human.’ Nieman fellows mourn killing of journalist in Ukraine.

An American journalist who was a 2019 Nieman Foundation fellow at Harvard was killed Sunday while reporting on the refugee crisis unfolding in Ukraine.

Conn. 4-year-old awaits kidney transplant with help from Tom Brady
A 4-year-old boy named Alex from Connecticut is awaiting a life-saving kidney transplant with the help of a Canton-based nonprofit that has a special bond with Tom Brady. The former Patriots/returning Buccaneers quarterback and his family are regular donors to the Tom Martinez Goal Line Fund at MatchingDonors.com that honors his boyhood football coach.

Up and down performance of Brookline High elevator angers students
After disabled students at Brookline High School raised concerns about a long delay in fixing a broken elevator, their advocacy may have paid off. The elevator is expected to be back working on Monday, a school official said.

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Quick thinking chemist at Burlington business alerts authorities to HAZMAT situation

A chemist at Desktop Metal noticed a tumbler containing aluminum powder was rising to concerning temperatures Friday morning. He pumped nitrogen into the tumbler to lower the temperature. He also called 911 and evacuated employees, Burlington fire officials said.

Volunteers help a camper learn how to bike at the Emerson Hospital I CanShine Bike Camp.

Spring sing-a-long, bike camp, and an author talk

The learn-to-bike camp for children with special needs at Lawrence Academy in Groton is in need of teen volunteers to assist at the camp.

Liz Bishop has her hair done by hair and makeup artist Arturo Draper during a photoshoot at Anthony Grassetti Photography in Beverly.

For budding (and enthusiastically middle-aged) actor Liz Bishop, the third act may be best of all

It took more than 50 years, but Bishop is finally having her moment in the sun – and on the screen.

This poor owl was found all tangled up in a soccer net at the Wood End Elementary School in Reading on Feb. 22.

An owl trapped in a soccer net is freed, and lives to see another day

An owl trapped in a soccer net is rescued, a man drives around with his wallet on the roof of his car, and other odd tales from local police blotters.

Should the state adopt the proposed drugged driving bill?

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Off Cabot Comedy Club & Events is a joint venture by The Cabot in partnership with John Tobin Presents,

Off Cabot will give audiences something to laugh about

Off Cabot Comedy Club & Events, a joint venture by The Cabot in partnership with John Tobin Presents, will open on March 19.

Kate Machet of Essex County Community Foundation (left) and Stephanie Guyotte of UMass Lowell's Innovation Hub Haverhill.

Contest aims to bridge digital divide by expanding computer access and literacy

UMass Lowell is teaming up with Essex County Community Foundation to seek new strategies for expanding computer and Internet access and literacy.

Rashi School will host talk on helping families end ‘mealtime meltdown’

The Rashi School, a Reform Jewish independent school in Dedham, will host a talk by registered dietician Stephanie Meyers, the author of an upcoming book on family mealtime issues.