Two seasoned Boston EMS EMTs responded to a woman in imminent labor at a home on Levant Street Monday morning. We're not joking when we say imminent. Moments after arriving the EMTs delivered a precious baby girl.
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy is now fighting back days after getting a letter from Massachusetts Transportation Secretary Richard Davey calling for the organization to "wean" off government handouts.
Police say this man gunned down two sisters - DORCHESTER - Boston police asking for help to find an accused double murderer. Investigators believe 30-year-old Jean Weeven Janier killed two Roxbury sisters back in November.
BOSTON - Former Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi has left the federal prison in Kentucky where he's been held since last fall, but it's unclear where he is headed or if the move is permanent.
DORCHESTER - A Dorchester church raked in $1.7 million dollars but the needed cash came at a steep price. The First Parish of Dorchester was built in 1631 and has a very impressive colonial-era silver collection so they decided to put 27 pieces up for auction through Sotheby’s.
It's being called the next line of defense against drunk driving in the city of Boston. A Boston city councilor wants to empower valets to keep your keys if you appear to drunk to drive.
BOSTON - Massachusetts residents are paying two more cents a gallon at the gas pump, the seventh consecutive week of increases. AAA Southern New England reports Monday that self-serve, regular is up to an average of $3.49 per gallon, 12 cents higher than a month ago.
HOLYOKE  - The future of a Holyoke church where parishioners have been holding a 24-hour vigil to protest its closure by the Diocese of Springfield is now in the hands of the Vatican.
Learn how to photograph the night sky and capture your favorite constellations at one of the best viewing areas around Photographer and naturalist Myer Bornstein will be leading this workshop and will assist you in identifying and capturing some amazing astronomy shots. Well meet at the Allens Pond field station for a brief introduction and hot chocolate before heading out into the field; possibly to the meadows at Stone Barn Farm. Participants should bring their own cameras and a wide angle lens. Dress for outdoor activity and bring an extra battery for your camera and we also suggest hand warmers. Registration is required. Call (508) 636-2437 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=205-AP12WI1 for more information.
When: Feb 25, 2012 7 PM in Westport, Massachusetts Cost: Adults $12.00m/ $15.00nm (Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19 )
Junior Bird Club is designed as an introduction to learning about birds. Young birders ages 5-12 and their parents can join us for games and activities focusing on birds and our environment. We meet throughout the year, with the focus shifting to indoor activities during the winter months. Februarys theme is ART and well be completing our Massachusetts Junior Duck Stamp projects All are welcome Registration is not required. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=90-AP12WI3 for more information or call (508) 636-2437.
When: Mar 14, 2012 6 PM in Westport, Massachusetts Cost: Adults $0, Children $0 (Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18 )
Join us for some winter wrack line investigation What do you think washes ashore with the high tides during the colder winter months What animals use the wrack line materials as shelter, food or even as natures yard sale - finding extraordinary items for themselves Well explore the coastline and our Beach Loop Trail to investigate and learn about this often-overlooked beach ecosystem on both the rocky beach and our sandy coastline. Registration is required. Call (508) 636-2437 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=199-AP12WI2 for more information.
When: Mar 17, 2012 10 AM in Westport, Massachusetts Cost: Adults $4.00m/ $6.00nm, Children $4.00m/ $6.00nm (Sat, 17 Mar 2012 10 )
The open fields of the Southcoast provide ideal nesting habitat for rare grassland birds such as Eastern Bluebirds. Volunteers are needed to monitor nest boxes during the spring and early summer locations in Fall River, Westport, Dartmouth and Rochester. Join us to learn how you can participate in this ongoing project to bring back the Blues. Registration is not required. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=165-AP12WI1 for more information or call (508) 636-2437.
When: Feb 26, 2012 1 PM in Westport, Massachusetts Cost: Adults $0, Children $0 (Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13 )
Join us for some winter wrack line investigation What do you think washes ashore with the high tides during the colder winter months What animals use the wrack line materials as shelter, food or even as natures yard sale - finding extraordinary items for themselves Well explore the coastline and our Beach Loop Trail to investigate and learn about this often-overlooked beach ecosystem on both the rocky beach and our sandy coastline. Registration is required. Call (508) 636-2437 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=199-AP12WI1 for more information.
When: Feb 18, 2012 10 AM in Westport, Massachusetts Cost: Adults $4.00m/ $6.00nm, Children $4.00m/ $6.00nm (Sat, 18 Feb 2012 10 )
Junior Bird Club is designed as an introduction to learning about birds. Young birders ages 5-12 and their parents can join us for games and activities focusing on birds and our environment. We meet throughout the year, with the focus shifting to indoor activities during the winter months. Januarys theme is ART and well be starting our Massachusetts Junior Duck Stamp projects All are welcome Registration is not required. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=90-AP12WI3 for more information or call (508) 636-2437.
When: Mar 7, 2012 6 PM in Westport, Massachusetts Cost: Adults $0, Children $0 (Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18 )
The amazing migration back to New England is a long and arduous one for the osprey. Join us for a brief lecture on the species and their migration and then walk with us to gain insight and understanding into the nesting platforms you see in the area and what activities occur during the time spent in New England. Youll also learn how we monitor and report on these fascinating raptors. Registration is required. Call (508) 636-2437 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=198-AP12WI1 for more information.
When: Mar 31, 2012 10 AM in Westport, Massachusetts Cost: Adults $4.00m/ $6.00nm, Children $4.00m/ $6.00nm (Sat, 31 Mar 2012 10 )
Join us as we witness the Woodcock perfoming his amazing courtship display above the Stone Barn Farm fields. A rising full moon will emerge to backlight the display and to finish off this amazing evening program. Registration is required. Call (508) 636-2437 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=197-AP12WI1 for more information.
When: Mar 9, 2012 5 PM in Westport, Massachusetts Cost: Adults $4.00m/ $6.00nm, Children $4.00m/ $6.00nm (Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17 )
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