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CBS News
4 days ago
- Health
- CBS News
There are over 30 harmful algae blooms in Massachusetts lakes and ponds right now: See the list
Health officials in Massachusetts are spreading the word about harmful blooms of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, in lakes and ponds around the state. In Plymouth, the public health director told WBZ-TV that there are six ponds with cyanobacteria blooms that can make people and dogs "very sick." Signs are posted on the beaches to tell people not to swim at the water, and to keep their dogs away from shore. In Brookline on Tuesday, the town warned that a harmful bloom has been confirmed at the Brookline Reservoir, which is a popular walking area. Fishing is banned at the reservoir and no pets are allowed until further notice, the town said. Anyone who makes contact with the algae should rinse off immediately. Part of the Charles River near the Harvard Bridge also has an algae bloom. In 2024, the area experienced its first major bloom in four years. An algae bloom happens when cyanobacteria multiplies quickly in a highly concentrated area. It can cause the water to become pea soup-colored and sometimes smell bad. Warm weather, sunlight and excess nutrients in the water from runoff can make it grow faster. The bloom can release toxins that may cause skin irritation or gastrointestinal problems if ingested. Inhaling the water spray may also result in asthma-like symptoms, the state says. Here is the list of harmful cyanobacterial blooms in Massachusetts as of Aug. 6, according to a state dashboard. Lake Holland, Belchertown Chestnut Hill Reservoir, Boston Charles River--Downstream of Massachusetts Ave (the Harvard Bridge), Boston/Cambridge Quaboag Pond, Brookfield/East Brookfield Brookline Reservoir, Brookline Freeman Lake, Chelmsford Heart Pond, Chelmsford Rubber Thread Pond, Easthampton Seymour Pond, Harwich/Brewster West Reservoir, Harwich Schoolhouse Pond, Hyannis Long Pond, Marstons Mills Santuit Pond, Mashpee Clarks Cove, Nantucket Capaum Pond, Nantucket Hummock Pond, Nantucket Lake Cochituate-South Pond, Natick Crystal Lake, Newton Carbuncle Pond, Oxford Clear Pond, Plymouth Big Sandy Pond, Plymouth Billington Sea, Plymouth Great Herring Pond, Plymouth Little Herring Pond, Plymouth Russell Mill Pond, Plymouth Bass Pond, Springfield Lake Quannapowitt, Wakefield Hardy Pond, Waltham Glen Charlie Pond, Wareham Pequot Pond/Hampton Ponds, Westfield Blackstone Canal, Uxbridge
CBS News
03-08-2025
- General
- CBS News
Pittsburgh kicks off National Farmers Market Week
The city of Pittsburgh is kicking off National Farmers Market Week, and to celebrate, the city is holding festivities throughout the area. The annual event is held to show the essential role that farmers' markets play in local economies and support healthy lifestyles. Festivities run from Sunday, Aug. 3, through Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. Throughout the week, Pittsburghers can enjoy live music, yoga, family-friendly activities, and giveaways in addition to the locally grown food. "Farmers' markets are part of what makes our city vibrant," said Mayor Ed Gainey. "They bring people together, support our local growers, and create a sense of belonging in every neighborhood they touch." A full schedule of events can be found below. Brookline - SNAP Match not currently available*Dates: Sundays, June 1 – Nov. 2 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 1017 Brookline Blvd, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15226 Squirrel Hill - CitiParks Dates: Sundays, May 11 – Dec. 21 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 Beacon/Bartlett parking lot, parallel to Murray Ave. East End - CitiParks Dates: Mondays, June 2 – Nov. 17 Time: 3:00 - 7:00 Liberty Green Park, Larimer Ave. Lawrenceville Dates: Tuesdays, May 20 – Nov. 25 Time: 3:00 – 7:00 Bay 41, 115 41st Street. Carrick - CitiParks Dates: Wednesdays, June 4 – Nov. 19 Times: 3:00 – 7:00 Carrick Dairy District, 1529 Brownsville Rd. Mount Washington Dates: Wednesdays, June 4 – Nov. 19 Times: 3:00 – 7:00 St. Mary of the Mount Church Parking Lot, 403 Grandview Ave. Shiloh Farm Stand - SNAP Match not currently available* Dates: Thursdays, May 15 – Oct. 30 Time: 2:30 – 6:30 Intersection of Thomas Blvd. & Homewood Ave. Northside - CitiParks Dates: Fridays, May 16 – Nov. 21 Time: 3:00 – 7:00 Allegheny Commons Park, North Ave. & Cedar Ave. Bloomfield Dates: Saturdays, May 3 – Nov. 22 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: 5050 Liberty Ave. East Liberty Cooperative - SNAP Match not currently available* Dates: Saturdays, Year-Round Time: 5:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 344 Sheridan Ave. Homewood Market - SNAP Match not currently available* Dates: Saturdays, June 7 – Oct. 25 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
CBS News
30-07-2025
- CBS News
Boston prowler may have followed woman in Brookline, police say
Brookline Police think a prowler who was spotted in several backyards in Boston may be the same person who followed a woman while she was walking in Brookline. The woman told investigators she was walking on Beacon Street on July 13 when she was approached from behind by a man who asked if she was lost. The woman told police the man asked her the same question three times. The woman told police she was so uncomfortable, she ducked into the vestibule of an apartment building where her friend lives. She then took a photo of the man, who turned away from the camera and left. This happened in the same area where a man was recently spotted peeping into apartment windows in Brighton, frightening the residents inside. In one incident, the man was seen on surveillance video climbing on a picnic bench to get a better view inside. Police said the July 13 incident on Beacon Street occurred within hours of a peeping Tom incident nearby. "Six hours before our incident, there was an incident over the line in Boston near Kilsyth Road where they had a report of a prowler," said Brookline Police Deputy Supt. Paul Campbell. "Certainly two separate incidents but concerning behavior that may be connected." "I know a lot of people are used to, depending on where they are and lived, having their blinds open at night but I have a tendency to always close them somewhat just because you don't want temptation there," said Brookline resident Mark Apollo. Police believe they've identified one person in the Boston peeping Tom incident and they're searching for two others. They're asking people who live in the area to remain on alert.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
What will the Earth be like in 500 years?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you'd like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@ What will the Earth be like in 500 years? — Lotte, Brookline, Massachusetts Scientists can make some pretty accurate forecasts about the future. But predicting what the Earth will be like 500 years from now is a difficult task because there are many factors at play. Imagine Christopher Columbus in 1492 trying to predict the Americas of today! We do know that two main types of processes change our planet: One involves natural cycles, like the way the planet rotates and moves around the Sun, and the other is caused by life forms, especially humans. The Earth is constantly changing. It wobbles, the angle of its tilt changes and even its orbit changes to bring the Earth closer to or farther from the Sun. These changes happen over tens of thousands of years, and they have been responsible for ice ages. Five hundred years isn't very long in terms of geology. The second big influence on the planet is living things. The effects of life on the planet are harder to predict. Disrupting one part of an ecosystem can knock a lot of other things off kilter. Humans in particular are changing the Earth in many ways. They cut down forests and break up important wildlife habitats to build cities and grow crops. They move invasive species around the planet, disrupting ecosystems. They also contribute to global warming. People are causing the climate to change, mostly by burning fossil fuels that release more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere than the planet and atmosphere can handle. Normally, greenhouse gases trap heat from the Sun the way the glass of a greenhouse does, keeping Earth warmer than it would be otherwise. That can be useful – until we get too much. The result of too much carbon dioxide is that temperatures rise, and that can lead to dangerously hot summer days and melting ice in Greenland and Antarctica. Melting ice sheets raise the oceans, causing coastal areas to flood. That's what Earth is facing right now. These changes could lead to a very different planet in 500 years, depending in large part on how willing humans are to change their ways. A warming planet can also contribute to extreme weather like heat waves, storms and droughts that can change the land. All of Earth's living forms are at risk. Looking back at the past 500 years, the living part of the Earth, called the biosphere, has changed dramatically. The number of humans has increased from around 500 million people to over 7.5 billion today. More than 800 plant and animal species have become extinct because of human activities over that period. As the human population grows, other species have less space to roam. Sea level rise means even less land, and rising temperatures will send many species migrating to better climates. Not all of Earth's changes are caused by humans, but humans have worsened some of them. A major challenge today is getting people to stop doing things that create problems, like burning fossil fuels that contribute to climate change. This is one global problem that requires countries worldwide and the people within them to work toward the same goal. Getting back to Christopher Columbus, he probably couldn't have imagined a highway full of cars or a mobile phone. Technology will no doubt improve over the next 500 years, too. But so far, tech solutions haven't scaled up fast enough to solve climate change. To keep doing the same things and expect someone else to fix the mess later would be a risky, expensive gamble. So, the Earth in 500 years may be unrecognizable. Or, if humans are willing to change their behaviors, it may persist with its vibrant forests, oceans, fields and cities for many more centuries, along with its most successful residents, humankind. Hello, curious kids! Do you have a question you'd like an expert to answer? Ask an adult to send your question to CuriousKidsUS@ Please tell us your name, age and the city where you live. And since curiosity has no age limit – adults, let us know what you're wondering, too. We won't be able to answer every question, but we will do our best. This article is republished from The Conversation, a nonprofit, independent news organization bringing you facts and trustworthy analysis to help you make sense of our complex world. It was written by: Michael A. Little, Binghamton University, State University of New York and William D. MacDonald, Binghamton University, State University of New York Read more: Scientists understood physics of climate change in the 1800s – thanks to a woman named Eunice Foote Extreme heat waves in a warming world don't just break records – they shatter them Coral reefs are dying as climate change decimates ocean ecosystems vital to fish and humans The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
Boston Globe
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Boys' volleyball All-Scholastics for Spring 2025
Westwood, MA — 06/13/2025 - Brookline's Kristaps Vaivars, right celebrates with teammates Liam Raybould, left, and libero Jacob Lam after his kill clinched the state championship for the Warriors in the fourth set against Needham in the MIAA Division 1 boys' volleyball championship in Westwood on June 13, 2025. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe
