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Tick Trouble: A Quietly Spreading Virus You Should Know About

June 30, 2026

A small but growing number of Americans are facing a hidden risk from tiny creatures they barely notice—ticks. The Powassan virus, spread by the same blacklegged ticks that carry Lyme disease, is showing up more often. In 2015, only seven cases were reported nationwide. By 2025, that jumped to 76. T

entertainment

Summer Fun at the Staten Island Kids Museum

June 29, 2026

The Staten Island Children’s Museum opens its doors for a month of lively activities that blend movement, science, and community learning. Every Wednesday from 3:15 p. m. to 4 p. m. , visitors can join the Boogie Woogie series, where dancers from different cultures showcase styles like Zumba Kids an

environment

Four Baby Bobcats Tagged at Rhode Island University

June 29, 2026

The University of Rhode Island’s College of the Environment and Life Sciences has recently captured four newborn bobcats for a wildlife study. These young cats were found during the spring, and researchers attached small GPS tags to them to track their movements. The project is a joint effort with

business

Canada Helps Fund Greenland Mine for Defence‑Key Metal

June 29, 2026

A Canadian grant of C$7 million, about $4. 93 million, has been awarded to a mining project in eastern Greenland that will extract molybdenum. This metal is prized for making steel tougher and more heat‑resistant, which is essential for weapons systems and clean‑energy technology. The money comes fr

weather

Heat Wave Hits Massachusetts, Temperatures Feel Like 110 Degrees

June 29, 2026

Massachusetts is bracing for a blistering week as the National Weather Service warns that heat indexes could reach 110 degrees. The entire state, except for Berkshire County and the Cape & Islands, will be under an extreme heat watch from Wednesday morning until Friday evening. A heat dome wil

entertainment

A Detective on a Small Island: Why This Setting Changes Everything

June 29, 2026

Catalina Island isn’t your typical crime scene. Instead of flashing lights and crowded streets, this place runs on whispers and unspoken rules. Sergeant Stilwell knows big-city chaos—like Los Angeles—where cases pile up fast and everyone keeps their distance. But on Catalina, things work differently

religion

Faithful Walk Across the Border to Speak on Human Dignity

June 28, 2026

A group of more than one hundred Catholic leaders and followers set out from Nogales, Arizona, to the neighboring Mexican town of Sonora on a warm June evening. Their journey was planned to coincide with the United States’ 250‑year celebration and served as a public plea for kinder treatment of migr

politics

Globe Wins Big in Rhode Island Journalism Awards

June 28, 2026

The Boston Globe’s Rhode Island office earned a record 34 awards from the state press association, including 14 first‑place honors. The ceremony took place at the Quonset O Club on Friday and celebrated excellence across many fields, from investigative pieces to social‑media storytelling. A stand

entertainment

A Fun Look at Disney’s 1970s Family Movie and a Classic TV Star

June 28, 2026

Disney made light‑hearted films from the late 1950s to the early 1980s that were safe for all ages. These movies, such as “The Shaggy Dog” and “The Absent‑Minded Professor, ” were designed to give families a quick escape from the harsher world outside. The studio’s reputation for wholesome entertain

weather

Weather check: Stormy Friday, then sunshine for the weekend

June 27, 2026

Southern New England picks up some pop-up rain Friday evening. The chance is real—especially in central and southern Massachusetts. Storms could arrive as early as 5 p. m. , but the northern belt near New Hampshire stays on higher alert between 6 and 10 p. m. Confidence is low; most spots will only