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CBS News
31-07-2025
- General
- CBS News
Coast Guard Detroit helicopter rescues stranded boaters from Lake Erie island
Coast Guard Air Station Detroit reports it assisted in the rescue of three boaters early Thursday from Lake Erie's Middle Bass Island. The rescue involved three people who were on a 29-foot sailing vessel that ran aground. Coast Guard Station Marblehead sent one of its response boats and Coast Guard Sector Detroit sent its MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew to the scene. A Coast Guard rescue swimmer reached the boaters to check on their circumstances. Then all three individuals were taken up in a rescue basket into the helicopter. Middle Bass Island is among the small but populated islands in the Ohio waters of Lake Erie, near South Bass Island and its tourist city of Put-in-Bay.
New York Times
29-06-2025
- General
- New York Times
A Decade of Marriage Equality
In 2011, my now-husband and I made a pilgrimage that was then common for gay couples: We went to Massachusetts to marry. The ceremony, on a beach in the small town of Marblehead, was wonderful. Our families visited from Venezuela, Spain and across the U.S. An older lesbian couple who watched from afar later told us that they had teared up from admiration at seeing a young gay couple publicly declare their love. But when I went back home to Ohio, it was almost as if the wedding never happened. The state, where I still live, didn't recognize same-sex marriages. For years, my husband and I couldn't file taxes or claim benefits as a married couple. Only the Supreme Court's 2015 ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges — a case filed against Ohio's health director — forced every state to legally recognize marriages like mine. No policy decision has had more of an effect on my life. Of course, there's the legal side — the taxes and government benefits. But there has also been a cultural shift. Growing up, my peers routinely used 'gay,' 'queer' and the F-slur to insult each other. I distinctly remember a high school classmate interrupting health class to shout, 'It's Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve!' Yet here was the country's highest court legalizing my marriage. After the ruling, the president at the time, Barack Obama, celebrated the decision, lighting the White House in rainbow colors. I finally got the validation that teenage me, surrounded by bigotry, thought he never would. Thursday was the 10th anniversary of that ruling. As part of The Times's coverage of the milestone, the Modern Love column asked readers to describe what the ruling has meant for them. I recommend reading all of their lovely stories. Below are some excerpts. Adam Wallenfang, Chicago: In America, we're taught that we can become anything we want. But growing up gay meant putting asterisks next to my aspirations. I could become a teacher (which I did), but it would be touchy to be openly gay. I could fall in love (which I did), but my marriage would be only as binding as the Swiss cheese network of states that recognized it. I could become a father (which I did), but that act of devotion would be mired in legalities that felt designed to dissuade. Obergefell erased many of those caveats, making my and my husband's hopes feel possible. Someday, our daughter will learn that her country once forbade her dads to marry. But when we tell her that she can become anything she wants in today's America, the message will be truer. Neil Rafferty, Birmingham, Ala.: My partner and I were born and bred in Alabama. We learned to swim in these rivers. Our blood permeates this red soil. Alabama is our home. And we weren't going to get married anywhere else. We met in 2004, served together in the Marines under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' survived it all. With Obergefell, we were finally able to marry. In our home, where we belong, with the people we love. Marina Rota, Los Angeles: For decades I felt superior to the institution of marriage. I didn't need anyone to tell me that my relationships were valid or how they should be celebrated. But in 2022, my partner, Sara, was diagnosed with A.L.S. and would soon be gone. I was devastated — and, suddenly, desperate to marry her. Without marriage, there would be no legal record of our love, nor any spiritual record in the form of ceremony. I could not live with that. So there we were in our living room, just two days before Sara passed, saying our vows in front of a rabbi. I stood beside Sara in her wheelchair, while her sons and our friends held the huppah. Autumn light streaming through our windows, I was deeply grateful for the right to marry the woman I love. Brandon Carrillo, Stamford, Conn.: After the decision, my mother burst into my bedroom, yelling, 'You can get married!' My sexuality felt taboo within my family of Filipino and Mexican immigrants. Their silence left me isolated and anxious. But that morning, that tension began to break. My mom's face, filled with joy, ironically communicated so much of her unspoken fear. For both of us, Obergefell meant that I could be accepted and protected throughout our country. Smiling, I replied, 'I can.' More anniversary coverage Nearly two thirds of Americans approve of same-sex marriage. But support has dropped among Republicans, and conservatives are soon expected to ask the Supreme Court to hear a challenge to Obergefell. Adam Liptak, The Times's Supreme Court reporter, looked back on the day of the decision. Some veterans of the marriage equality movement see similarities between their struggles and battles over trans rights. Trump's Policy Bill The Senate voted 51-49 to begin debating Trump's policy bill. It's still unclear whether Republican leaders can find enough votes to pass the measure and send it back to the House. The bill would extend Trump's 2017 tax cuts and add new ones, while slashing spending on safety-net programs like Medicaid. Experts estimate it would add around $3 trillion to the federal debt over the next decade. The House and Senate versions of the bill differ in important ways. See a comparison. Instead of explicitly reducing benefits for the poor under the bill, Republicans are making them harder to get and to keep by piling on paperwork. Weeks after a spat with Trump, Elon Musk criticized the bill again. He called it 'utterly insane and destructive.' More on Politics Gov. Tim Walz gave a eulogy at the funeral of the assassinated Minnesota lawmaker, Melissa Hortman, and her husband, Mark. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were there. Catholic bishops across the U.S. are expressing opposition to Trump's immigration agenda. Some have showed up at courthouses to deter ICE agents. New York Mayor's Race One key to Zohran Mamdani's success in the Democratic primary for mayor New York City: a visually rich social media campaign. Mamdani drew tens of thousands of new voters to the polls with the help of an army of volunteers and small donors. After Mamdani's victory over Andrew Cuomo, The Times's Emma Goldberg asked: Have Millennials finally figured out how to topple boomer bosses? International The Israeli military issued broad evacuation orders for neighborhoods of Gaza City, amid growing calls by Trump for a cease-fire deal. Iran's leaders are at odds over how to address the crisis brought on by the 12-day war with Israel and the U.S., Roger Cohen writes. McDonald's thrives in Ukraine, a testament to the country's rebounding economy. Two assassins killed a Nicaraguan human rights activist in Costa Rica, increasing suspicions that Nicaragua's government is targeting its enemies on foreign soil. Other Big Stories In the 1970s, when courts tended to deny custody to lesbian mothers, an underground network helped them seize back their children. Jurors in the federal trial of Sean Combs are set to begin deliberating tomorrow. Here are takeaways from the closing arguments. Should establishment Democrats embrace Mamdani, a democratic socialist? No. Democrats shouldn't capitulate to radical figures in the way that Republicans did. 'It's irresponsible for mainstream Democrats to think it can't happen to us,' William Daley writes for The Wall Street Journal. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
CBS News
08-06-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Massachusetts seafood market uses unique system to serve up fresh lobster and fish
Nestled inside iconic Marblehead Harbor sits Little Harbor Lobster Company, a seafood market serving up what might be some of the freshest seafood in all of New England. Michaela Johnson heads to the North Shore to learn about their unique open saltwater system and the benefits of working directly with local fisherman. Rachel Holt Rachel Holt is a lifestyle reporter for WBZ-TV.
Boston Globe
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Seven high school sports takeaways from a Wednesday stocked with walk-off wins on the diamond
1. Walk-off winners Where to start? There was Ben Dowdall's two-run double to give West Bridgewater a 2-1 win over Case, and Liv Moeckel's two-run double that pushed Central Catholic to a 3-2 win over Chelmsford, Marblehead's Tessa Francis joined the party, doubling in the ninth for a 2-0 win over Danvers. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Tommy O'Donnell rapped a walk-off hit for No. 4 BC High, which Alex Rufo delivered a walk-off single to beat St. John's Prep, 7-6, and Chase Lepore slapped the winner in Masconomet's 8-7 victory against Lawrence. Advertisement Baseball Final (extra innings) Needham 7 St Johns Prep 6 Walk off win for the Rockets ! — Needham HS Athletics (@NHSRockets) On the lacrosse field, Masconomet's Tony Giachinno had both the tying goal late in regulation and the overtime winner, finishing with five goals as the Chieftains sent Marblehead packing with an 11-10 win. 2. Milestones Apponequet senior Abby Bradley notched her 200th career goal during a five-goal, four-assist performance in a 19-0 win over Greater New Bedford. Advertisement King Philips senior Makenzie McDevitt did the same, scoring four times, including her 200th career goal, in a 17-10 win over Grafton. McDevitt is committed to Boston University. Bridgewater-Raynham's Emily Keefe joined the 300-point club with a 5-point (4 goals, assist) day for the Trojans, who defeated Oliver Ames, 16-9, in the Trojan Classic. Bridgewater-Raynham Girls Varsity Lacrosse: Bridgewater-Raynham 16 Oliver Ames 9 April 23, 2025. The Bridgewater-Raynham Girls Varsity Lacrosse team won the Trojan Classic Championship as Bridgewater-Raynham's Emily Keefe had a monumental day in the win by getting her 300th… — West Bridgewater News (@WBNewsFacts) 3. Three stars Breanna Fontes , Joseph Case — The senior carried a hot bat into a 25-0 win over West Bridgewater, homering and driving in seven runs. Olivia Ormond , Belmont — The sophomore delivered 14 strikeouts in a 2-0 no-hitter of Lexington, while her older sister, Amelia, provided two hits and scored a run in support. Akiira'Ley Vazquez , Greater New Bedford — The sophomore struck out 13 while recording her first varsity no-hitter, beating Fairhaven, 7-2. 4. Going, going, gone Not content with one homer, Woburn's Avery Simpson and Nobles's Laney Mead both launched a pair of blasts on Wednesday, while Mead joined by teammate Alexa Georgantas , who also left the yard. Related : Dighton-Rehoboth's Emma Horrocks and Kylie Smith went back-to-back in the fifth inning and Westport's Lauryn Souza and Jayda Pequita both hammered blasts. The rest of the day's round-trippers belonged to Braintree's Luke Joyce , BC High's Jack Darcy , Milton Academy's Sadie Patel , Haverhill's Ava Moscaritolo , and Pentucket's Kam Bonneau . 5. Daily lacrosse leaderboard Goals Sierra King , King Philip, 8 Mikey Ferraro , Bishop Feehan, 6 Jake Staples , Haverhill, 6 Avery Valicenti , Archbishop Williams, 6 Kenny Wisniewski , Apponequet, 6 Abby Bradley , Apponequet, 5 Tony Giachinno , Masconomet, 5 Dexter Izzo , Bishop Feehan, 5 Cooper Masso , Bishop Feehan, 5 Ashley McLaren , Bridgewater-Raynham, 5 Caitlyn Naughton , Walpole, 5 Points Wisniewski, Apponequet, 12 Will Levrault , Apponequet, 11 Bradley, Apponequet, 9 Advertisement Ferraro, Bishop Feehan, 9 Blake Masso , Bishop Feehan, 9 King, King Philip, 8 Cece Levrault , Apponequet, 8 Mason Thompson , King Philip, 8 Masso, Bishop Feehan, 7 McLaren, Bridgewater-Raynham, 7 Will Carey , Masconomet, 6 Emily Fleming , Archbishop Williams, 6 Izzo, Bishop Feehan, 6 6. Daily strikeout leaderboard Gabe Zuber , Apponequet, 16 Maddie Grant , Georgetown, 15 Olivia Ormond , Belmont, 14 Tessa Francis , Marblehead, 13 Akiira'Ley Vazquez , Greater New Bedford, 13 Max Deroche , Braintree, 12 Edy LaTour , Dighton-Rehoboth, 11 Ellie Beigel , Rivers, 10 Jordan O'Malley , Salem, 10 Jag Garces , West Bridgewater, 9 Billy Gavin , Malden, 9 Sophia Hahn , Nobles, 9 Anthony Herbert , Bishop Fenwick, 9 Brayden Mercier , St. John's (S), 9 Ava Moscaritolo , Haverhill, 9 Max Silvia , Peabody, 9 Zahgros Tanner , Newton North, 9 Reese Taylor , Apponequet, 9 Will Trach , Shawsheen, 9 McCoy Walsh , King Philip, 9 Here and there Malden Catholic graduate KC Ugwuakazi , who played three years at Stoughton, announced he will be transferring close to home, shifting from East Texas A&M to Merrimack. The 6-foot-9-inch sophomore, who also played one season at Cheshire Academy, averaged 5.3 points and 3.7 rebounds in 15 minutes per game in his second season with the Lions. Letssss Worrkk MACK!!! — KC Ugwuakazi (@KUgwuakazi) Several teams took advantage of the April vacation week to travel together. Mansfield baseball stopped by the White House on Wednesday, while several of the 2024-25 state champions got to step on the field at Fenway Park. The first stop of the day. The White House! Mansfield gets a quick picture of the front steps. — Mansfield HS Hornets Baseball (@MHSHornetBASEBL) Thank you What an amazing experience! — Medfield Athletics (@MedfieldAD) State Champs recognized at Fenway tonight — Brookline XC / T&F (@CoachMGlennon) Brendan Kurie can be reached at
Boston Globe
17-04-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Wednesday's eight high school takeaways include long bombs, transfer portal, and a coach stepping down
1. The milestones Apponequet senior Kenny Wisniewski enjoyed an 11-point afternoon, not unusual for the Lakers' prolific scorer, who also netted his 300th career point while scoring six goals with five assists in a 13-2 win over Somerset Berkley. Advertisement Arlington Catholic's Ryan Constantine notched his 100th point in a 4-point effort in a 9-6 win over Archbishop Williams, Norton's Andrew Strojny recorded his 500th kill in a 3-1 win over Norwood, and Methuen senior captain Kiera Fitzpatrick netted her 200th career goal with four in a 9-8 nonleague setback to Masconomet. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Related : The Stoughton boys' lacrosse team topped Taunton, 9-3, marking its first Hockomock League victory since 2018 and fourth since joining the league in 2017. 2. Walk-off winners The most dramatic finishes of the day came from Marblehead, Malden, and Lincoln-Sudbury. The Marblehead softball team beat Beverly, 1-0, when Tessa Francis drew a walk and courtesy runner Keliane Salem stole second and third before racing home on a passed ball. Related : Freshman Davante Layne roped a walk-off hit, scoring pinch-runner TJ Lynch , after Malden rallied from down 3-1 with two outs in the bottom of the seventh to defeat Revere, 4-3. Advertisement No. 11 Lincoln-Sudbury walked off Concord-Carlisle, 6-5, on Ben Clarkin's two-run double in the bottom of the seventh. 3. Six stars Cate Larson , Taunton — A senior bound for Georgetown, Larson threw five perfect innings with 11 strikeouts to annihilate Sharon, 24-0. Molly LeBel , Pentucket — After reaching 600 career strikeouts in her last outing, the senior threw five no-hit innings to beat Rockport, 21-0. Related : Jackie Giordano , Brooks — The Andover resident, a senior, tossed a 15-strikeout no-hitter to defeat Governor's, 2-0. Kate McLeish , Archbishop Williams — Stunningly not the only hitter to leave the yard thrice Wednesday, McLeish plated six runs for the Bishops, who blasted six home runs in a 26-5 demolition of Arlington Catholic. Related : Liv Petrillo , King Philip — The senior Providence commit blasted three home runs for King Philip, finishing with six RBIs in a 12-0 win over Milford. Ridty Tauch and Liam Quinn , Chelmsford — Tauch, a sophomore, had 26 kills and 10 digs, while Quinn, a senior, posted a nearly identical line of 25 kills and 10 digs, willing the Lions to a comeback win over Winchester after trailing, 2-0. 4. Going, going, gone If there was a ballpark, there was a ball leaving it Wednesday afternoon. No less than 44 home runs were hit, led by three each from Petrillo and McLeish. Normally, Holliston would lead this section after Sam Schoenberg (6 RBIs), Evan Engel (4 RBIs), and Ben Maiorano (4 RBIs) all blasted two home runs in a 15-2 win over Millis. Related : But they weren't even the same teammates to homer multiple times each. Bishop Feehan's Mylee Ramer (4 RBIs) and Maddie Coupal (3 RBIs) launched two shots apiece, and Gwen Camara sent one out for the Shamrocks. Advertisement Emma Penniman and Jillian Giusto went back-to-back for Triton, Maddie Grant went yard twice for Georgetown, which also got a homer from Ava Fair , and Shane Smith (5 RBIs) launched a pair of blasts for Revere. Related : Taunton's Aniyah Bailey (5 RBIs), Bella Bourque (4 RBIs), and Madison Crowley ripped round-trippers in a five-inning win over Sharon. Teammates Regen Parr and Taylor Putnam homered for Archbishop Williams, while Riley Davis and Lily Fabiano cranked moonshots for North Andover. Also homering Wednesday: Southeastern's Becca Hornung , West Bridgewater's Haylee Krakowski , Oliver Ames's Taylor Marino , Bishop Fenwick's Alyssa Butler , Newton South's Riley Cabrera , East Bridgewater's Riley Egan , Dighton-Rehoboth's Emma Horrocks , Milton's Scott Longo , Apponequet's Kate Suneson , Greater New Bedford's Lily Enos , Central Catholic's Gabrielle Del Gaizo , Tewksbury's Lila Areias , Methuen's Colleen McNamara , St. Mark's Jack DeFusco , and Nobles's Addy Keaveny . 5. Daily lacrosse leaderboard Goals Karina Bosco , Dighton-Rehoboth, 9 Chase Russo , Swampscott, 8 Emily Keefe , Bridgewater-Raynham, 6 Makenzie McDevitt , King Philip, 6 Kenny Wisniewksi , Apponequet, 6 Shannon Balfe , Whitman-Hanson, 5 Abby Bradley , Apponequet, 5 Eamon Haley , South Shore, 5 Ryan Hill , Minuteman, 5 Emelie Jonsson , Barnstable, 5 Shelby Locascio , Barnstable, 5 Clare O'Keefe , Archbishop Williams, 5 Ben Tondorf , South Shore, 5 Avery Valicenti , Archbishop Williams, 5 Points Russo, Swampscott, 11 Wisniewski, Apponequet, 11 Bradley, Apponequet, 10 Bosco, Dighton-Rehoboth, 9 Tondorf, South Shore, 8 Maddie Forbes , Marblehead, 7 Gia Papa , Dighton-Rehoboth, 7 Haley, South Shore, 6 Mario LaRosa , South Shore, 6 McDevitt, King Philip, 6 O'Keefe, Archbishop Williams, 6 Nathan Riley , Pembroke, 6 Sean Rockwood , Stoughton, 6 Jason Rothwell , Swampscott, 6 Valicenti, Archbishop Williams, 6 6. Daily strikeout leaderboard Jackie Giordano , Brooks, 15 Becca Hornung , Southeastern, 15 Advertisement Ryan O'Leary , Foxboreough, 15 Maddie Grant , Georgetown, 14 Jack Reyes , Weymouth, 14 Dom Bellia , Revere, 12 Nicolas Bonasera , Triton, 11 Kiley Hogan , Tyngsborough, 11 Cate Larson , Taunton, 11 Yan Tejada Ruiz , Salem, 11 Cameron Hohmann , Norwell, 10 Julia Walsh , Dedham, 10 7. Commitment corner Central Catholic girls' basketball star Aniela Kwo announced her commitment to Division 2 Southern New Hampshire. The 5-foot-10-inch senior averaged 14.7 points, 8 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. I am excited to announce my official commitment to play division 2 basketball at SNHU. I am grateful for all my family members, friends, and coaches who helped me get here! 🙏🏾 — aniela (@anielakwo) Former Bishop Fenwick star Cecilia Kay , a 2024 Globe Player of the Year from Melrose, announced she will transfer from American to Saint Joseph's. The 6-foot-2-inch freshman averaged 11.5 points and 8.9 rebounds while playing 33.2 minutes and starting all 30 games for the Eagles. Former Elite finisher who can do it all and makes everyone around her better — Trevor Hass (@TrevorHass) Former New Bedford wide receiver and safety Shahid Barros announced he will enter the transfer portal with one season of eligibility left after four years at South Dakota. The 6-foot-1-inch, 195-pound defensive back has 91 tackles, nine passes deflected, one sack, one forced fumble, and three interceptions in three seasons with the Coyotes. Thank You South Dakota ❤️ — Shahid Barros (@sha_barros) Former Randolph wide receiver Jamarii Robinson , who played at Monroe University at Northern Colorado, has entered the transfer portal with two years of eligibility remaining. He last played at UNC in 2023, catching 42 passes for 490 yards and two touchdowns, adding a third score on the ground. I'll be Available in May with 2 years of eligibility remaining. Ready to get back to work. — Jamarii Robinson (@showtime812) West Bridgewater's Abby Matta signed to continue her field hockey career at Worcester State, where she will pursue a degree in nursing. At the same signing ceremony, teammate Ava Harkins committed to play field hockey and study business management at Keene State. Congrats to Abby Matta and Ava Harkins! Abby will be continuing her field hockey career at Worcester State while pursuing a degree in Nursing , and Ava is headed to Keene State to study Business Management. Best of luck to both on their exciting journeys ahead! — WBMSHS Athletics (@WBMSHSAthletics) Bishop Fenwick senior Owen Jackson , who also played boys' soccer in high school, announced his commitment to run track and field at Curry. Advertisement Big congrats to Owen Jackson on his commitment to continue his athletic career in Track & Field 🏃💨 — Bishop Fenwick Boys Soccer (@FenwickBVSoccer) North Andover's Quinn Bennet is headed to Anna Maria to continue her hockey career after posting a 15-18--33 line as a senior, finishing in the top 10 in program history for points. Quinn Bennet went from limited playing time as a frosh to topping our team in points this year (15-18-33) and finished in the top 10 in points for her career. She's not done yet, Quinn is headed to Anna Maria to continue her hockey career while majoring in Elementary Education — HPNA Ice Hockey (@HPNAICEHOCKEY) 8. Coaching carousel After six seasons at the helm at Xaverian, Ryan Sheehan has stepped down as boys' basketball coach to focus more time on his family, which includes a young daughter. 'We would like to thank Ryan for turning our program around and building a culture that is second to none,' the school wrote on social media. The Hawks went 10-11 last season after finishing 17-7 in 2023-24, their best mark under Sheehan, who was 51-63 in six seasons. 'Thank you to all of the players & coaches in our program for their commitment, hard work and coach-ability,' Sheehan wrote on social media. 'I love each and every one of you. I'll be back on the sideline soon.' Thank you to Needed to step down for this: — Ryan Sheehan (@RPShee) 9. Try something new Debuting Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Game On Sports and Performance Center in Fitchburg is 360 Hoops, a free event that welcomes basketball players of all ages and skill levels to experience the fast-paced excitement of a new sport. With hoops set up at 7, 8, and 9 feet, and dunking encouraged, fans can take part in a slam dunk and shootout contest with prizes and giveaways. Brendan Kurie can be reached at
