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Man arrested following car crash Posted by KCAW Staff | May 5, 2021 One man was arrested following a car accident early Tuesday morning on Halibut Point Road. Sitka Police Department spokesperson Serena Wild said a man allegedly hit an unoccupied Dodge Dakota and then reported the accident to the police just after 4 in the morning. The fire department and the police responded.  The man had been driving a 1996 red Volvo that didn’t belong to him. Wild said the owner of the vehicle had left th...

Wicked Local Since March 2020, the region North of Boston has lost a number of beloved businesses, from retail shops and markets to restaurants and breweries. Many were forced closed due to the pandemic and never reopened, while other business owners opted to retire or take their brand exclusively online. Though some of the places that closed their doors already have new tenants occupying the space, others remain vacant, serving as a visual reminder of the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had o...

Flock to these winter birding hot spots around Boston By Diane Bair and Pamela Wright Globe Correspondent,Updated February 23, 2021, 1:50 p.m. Email to a Friend Snowy owls are occasionally spotted at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island.Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff/file A snowy owl sighting in Manhattan’s Central Park nearly shut down New York City last month. Crowds of birders and onlookers showed up to see this avian rarity; the last time the fluffy bird was spotted in...

Location: Quabbin Reservoir, 100 Winsor Dam Road, Belchertown Quabbin Reservoir is a vital water supply source for approximately 3 million people in Massachusetts. Participants will discover three unique areas in the Quabbin Reservation that spotlight what life was like before four towns were removed to build the reservoir: Quabbin Park, Quabbin Park Cemetery, and Dana Common (Gate 40). Please note, dogs are not allowed anywhere in Quabbin Park or Quabbin Reservation. Suitable for all ages. No ...

13 IDEAL Things to Do in Sitka, Alaska Find out what you can do in Sitka, Alaska during a cruise vacation. Things to do while in port such as excursions and around the port. Over  a million tourists take an Alaskan cruise every year. Would you like to be one of them? As you’re researching different cruise options, you’ve probably seen Sitka listed on many itineraries. What makes Sitka so special? And why does it belong on your list of  Sitka lies on the western shore of Baranof Island al...

December 31, 2020 Cod are prowling a short distance from shore right now making them a catch-and-release target for small boaters and when conditions are right, even kayaks! If you prefer celebrating your New Year’s with ice underfoot rather than in a glass, things aren’t looking very good. However while kibitzing with a few fellow kayak owners, I came up with an interesting saltwater alternative. Those of the hardcore, hardwater community already know of anglers who were out on slivers of ...