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Open-Water Swimmers Go Against the Current of Walden Pond's Restrictions
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...
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Critics Decry Walden Pond's Open-Water Swimming Restrictions
Swimming is once again restricted at Walden Pond, a water safety move that some athletes say unfairly affects them.
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Mass. State Park Closures Begin Early on Steamy Memorial Day
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…
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Brush Fire Sends Smoke Over Mass. Route 1
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.