Walden Pond

Massachusetts has limited open-water swimming at historic Walden Pond, a popular place for experienced swimmers and competitive athletes to train. As the second summer of restrictions begins, open-water swimmers say the state’s focus is misplaced and that they’re being unfairly targeted. Last summer, in response to drownings across the state, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation banned open-water...

Swimming is once again restricted at Walden Pond, a water safety move that some athletes say unfairly affects them.

Massachusetts residents were getting out of the house and flocking to parks on Memorial Day — so much so that several parks were closed by the morning. Three state parks were closed by Monday morning, with one not accepting anyone for the rest of the day. That’s Walden Pond State Reservation, which had reached maximum capacity by 9:13 a.m. Cochituate…

Smoke was visible from Massachusetts’ Route 1 highway Monday morning from a brush fire burning in the Lynn Woods, firefighters said. Winds were pushing the smoke into Saugus, according to the Lynn Fire Department.