Scituate Mariner

08/28/2023

West Point will be the next stop for Scituate High boys lacrosse star W***y Robinson.

W***y Robinson had a breakout sophomore season with 77 goals and 22 assists for the Sailors

08/28/2023

Chick-fil-A Honey Pepper Pimento sandwich debuts in US.

Chick-fil-A said the Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich and Caramel Crumble Milkshake will be available nationwide on Aug. 28.

08/28/2023

'American Idol' is coming to Mass. Here's when auditions are planned.

Sign up to audition via Zoom and receive feedback from producers — and a chance to become the next "American Idol."

08/28/2023

'Tip of the iceberg.' Mass. educators ponder how to optimize ChatGPT.

ChatGPT and AI will be a disrupter in schools as districts and parents must evolve to a changing educational landscape in the coming year.

08/28/2023

Massachusetts residents win millions from Billion Dollar Extravaganza.

The Billion Dollar Extravaganza $50 instant game made three Massachusetts residents millionaires in August, the state announced.

08/27/2023

Social Security isn't taxed in these 38 states.

Most retirees won't have to pay state income tax on their Social Security benefits.

08/26/2023

From 'Jaws' to 'Meg 2,' a definitive ranking of the best shark movies.

In honor of the underwater sequel "Meg 2: The Trench," we're ranking the 10 best shark movies. (Spoiler: Steven Spielberg's "Jaws" is still top dog.)

08/26/2023

Rarer than blue moon: Next week a super blue moon will be in the sky.

08/25/2023

Former Red Sox star Fred Lynn shows up at Oldtime Baseball Game in Cambridge.

Player suited up in flannel 1920's replica uniforms and rubbed elbows with a Red Sox legend and Boston baseball personalities

08/25/2023

Mass. farmers say summer rain will dent fall harvest.

Things were looking good up until about July 4, then the rain started coming, as well as the overcast days.

08/25/2023

Tragedy prompted Arlington woman to donate two AEDs now at town fields.

In addition to the loss of her husband, Shamban said an incident that occurred Jan. 2 during an NFL game prompted her to take action.

08/24/2023

Much more than a father: Remembering Joseph F. McConnell Sr.

One of the first places that I can remember my dad taking me was to the House of Hobbies on the corner of Summer and School streets in Somerville.

08/24/2023

Heart disease, stroke won't keep this local teen from playing baseball.

After suffering a stroke seven years ago, this 14-year-old had to learn how to play baseball with just one arm. Now, his journey serves as inspiration

08/24/2023

Animals? Fried food? It's not summer without the Marshfield Fair.

I still don't know what a tractor pull is, or why anyone would participates in one, but did I watch it, enjoy it and talk about it later? I did.

08/23/2023

Free beach time: Find out when you don't need a sticker on Cape Cod.

Find out when you can go to great Cape Cod beaches without needing a sticker or paying a fee.

08/23/2023

Tomato experts judge local fruit, pick flavorful favorites.

Flavorful and fancy, judges pick best tomatoes in Massachusetts based on flavor, texture, color

08/23/2023

Pleased with progress: MSPCA-Angell events lead to more dog adoptions.

Legislation proposes that housing providers no longer be permitted to arbitrarily restrict owners from keeping their pet based on its size or weight.

08/23/2023

What advantages does a buyer agent provide in Mass. real estate?

A buyer agent is accredited as a specialist through training to advise, advocate and negotiate on a buyer's behalf throughout the homebuying process.

08/23/2023

Hanover program offers 'creative outlet' for those with special needs.

Founder Julie Quill said Arts and Rec provides those with special needs an outlet for processing and expressing emotions.

08/22/2023

Fred Lynn will grace 29th annual Oldtime Baseball game in Cambridge.

The game features throwback jerseys and period accurate music to raise money for The Boston Home.

08/22/2023

Brian Walshe's murder case to take precedence over art fraud case.

Lawyers agree to put Cohasset murder case ahead of case involving sale of fake Andy Warhol paintings.

08/22/2023

Scituate High football's multiple offensive options will give teams trouble this season.

Pre-season scrimmages against Cohasset and Duxbury will lead Scituate High football into one of the toughest schedules around

08/22/2023

'Purr-fect weekend.' Verve Hotel in Natick hosts 10th annual cat show.

Many people are familiar with dog shows but few likely realize that similar shows for cats have taken place for more than 125 years.

08/21/2023

Lizzie Borden House owner says new coffee shop is stealing their name.

Two businesses centered on a famous Fall River resident are clashing over who gets to use her name.

08/21/2023

Big stars, small setting. Check out these Mass. concerts in September.

These artists have left their mark in the music industry and continue to engage and inspire their fans from the stage, the studio or both.

08/20/2023

Five new must-read books: Wesley Lowery's 'American Whitelash' and more.

Pulitzer Prize winner Wesley Lowery takes a hard look at the country in "American Whitelash" and more of this week's must-read new book releases.

08/19/2023

$25 million scratch off winner in Massachusetts makes history.

08/18/2023

Cirque Italia returns to Wrentham Outlets for week of family fun.

Cirque Italia's visit to the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets will feature 17 performers from 11 countries.

08/18/2023

Books & Sundry on Plymouth's waterfront closes after two years.

After just two years in business, Books & Sundry at 150 Water St. in Plymouth is now closed.

08/18/2023

Music shop owner recalls CDs' arrival 41 years ago this week.

CD sales have waned in recent years, even as vinyl records and turntables have come back into vogue.

08/18/2023

Get updates on weather advisories.

Track all current severe weather warnings, watches and advisories for Plymouth, Massachusetts and other areas in the United States on the interactive weather alerts page. This data is updated every 5 minutes.

08/18/2023

'Good crop. Not great.' Cranberry growers see slightly smaller harvest.

Grower Steve Ward pointed to an easterly wind that destroyed some of his crop, as well as an unexpected frost that occurred in mid-May.

08/17/2023

'5,000 people all singing and dancing': Savannah Bananas visit Brockton.

Said Norm Laviolette, "5,000 people all singing and dancing at the gates of Campanelli, it's powerful."

08/17/2023

Mass. electric vehicle rebate incentive program changes explained.

The changes expand rebates to used cars, for those who meet income restrictions. But plug-in hybrids are no longer eligible.

08/17/2023

Kept in dark on new gas line? A clash over a new project.

Special gas line made project possible, town official says.

08/17/2023

Why are Westwood and Weston among Massachusetts' hottest ZIP codes?

Westwood and Weston have seen home sales rise this year, while other communities have seen an average of 30 fewer sales.

08/17/2023

Made in Massachusetts: Restaurant chains that started in the Bay State.

Each of these chains operates in multiple states — and in some cases, multiple countries — but they all started in the Bay State before expanding.

08/16/2023

Mom of three drowns while rescuing son at Franconia Falls, New Hampshire.

A 44-year-old Massachusetts mom was visiting Franconia Falls with her family when one of her son's fell in and his mom drowned trying to save him..

08/16/2023

Rides, music, games and more on tap for 155th Marshfield Fair.

The 155th annual Marshfield Fair sponsored by the Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society will open Friday, Aug. 18, and run until Aug. 27.

08/16/2023

Run to Little League Regionals was an escape for Canton mom with cancer.

"I just had treatment last Wednesday, but coming here and being a part of this has been such an incredible experience."