The presence of the “forever chemicals” in wildlife and fish has been increasing as a focus for public health regulators in recent years.

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Esmeralda, the last of the dogs to be adopted, is an 8-year-old dachshund mix.

The post One more dog left to adopt from batch of 27 that overwhelmed animal shelter appeared first on Boston.com.

For a millennial couple buying their first home, on an island in the Puget Sound, the cost of humanely resolving the bat problem was more than they expected.

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"We're doing everything we can to reunite them."

The post Chelsea police going all out to find boy’s missing dog appeared first on Boston.com.

Police said Kimberly Savino, 43, allegedly kept more than 20 animals in "cruel" conditions.

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2024 remains a historic high for dolphin strandings on the peninsula.

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While philosophers and scholars of the pre-modern era kept studying music from a harmonic point of view and often delved deeper into the concept “musica ... Read more

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The influence of W.A. Mozart across all areas of culture has been colossal, from the Baby Mozart Project through to contemporary song. You can hardly ... Read more

The post Mozart’s Operatic Influence on Modern Pop Music appeared first on CMUSE.

In a recent article, I gave a broad account of the evolution of the violin with a particular focus on the work of the Cremona ... Read more

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Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) was a composer who, like many of his contemporaries, drew deep inspiration from his natural environment. His passion for his home country ... Read more

The post The Influence of Nature in the Compositions of Jean Sibelius appeared first on CMUSE.

When the world of the moving picture arrived in the early part of the 20th century, it was a revolution. What is often referred to ... Read more

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In a previous article, I was fortunate enough to focus on female composers, and amongst the collection was Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179). Why did I ... Read more

The post The Mystical Music of Hildegard of Bingen: A Medieval Composer and Visionary appeared first on CMUSE.

It is challenging to know whether Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky is better known these days for his symphonic works or his ballets. Perhaps it is his ... Read more

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Unlike today, where composers can receive or pitch for commissions from individuals, companies, or foundations, the options for funding during the Baroque Era were considerably ... Read more

The post The Role of Patronage in Shaping the Music of the Baroque Era appeared first on CMUSE.

Reggae music has had a profound influence on many aspects of Western culture from fashion to popular music. Across the United Kingdom, the USA and ... Read more

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Actor Timothée Chalamet made a surprise appearance at his own look-alike contest in Lower Manhattan on Sunday, a well-attended event that drew an order to disperse from police and at least one arrest

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of such favorites as “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” has died. She was 79. Garr died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis “surrounded by family and friends,” said publicist Heidi Schaeffer. Garr battled other health problems in […]

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Zendaya and Robert Pattinson were spotted on the set of "The Drama," a new movie filming in the Boston area this fall.

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"The Drama," set to film in Boston throughout the fall, is seeking extras with "distinctive faces" now through the end of November.

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The truth about Regina Spektor is that quirky isn't the half of it.

Modern-day dub with authentic depth.

Seventh album of darkly rockin’ blues from Londoners channelling spirits of New Orleans.

The incomplete ‘incidental music’ for Alceste, conducted with liveliness and sensitivity.

Debut album from a band that probably relishes getting on as many nerves as possible.

Third album of gruffly sensitive strum-pop from tousle-haired Italian-English Londoner.

  With the conductor at the helm of any modern-day orchestra, what can be the reason for having an orchestral leader? In fact, what is ... Read more

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If the names above are not familiar to you, then you are in for a treat. Maurice Ravel and Claude Debussy composed some of the ... Read more

The post How Does Ravel’s Music Differ From Debussy’s? appeared first on CMUSE.

It was a music shop at 10 High Street in Worcester: “Elgar Bros. Pianoforte & Music Warehouse.” It was in this shop that young Edward ... Read more

The post “His father keeps a shop”: Behind Edward Elgar’s struggle for respectability appeared first on CMUSE.

Periods of music are often hotly contested and accompanied by the notion that over-night one period of music magically transformed into the next. Imagine falling ... Read more

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"We're getting there. It's a long journey, it's a long season. Taking care of your body is important."

The post Jaylen Brown shares encouraging update on hip injury: ‘Felt a little bit more of that burst’ appeared first on Boston.com.

“I’m just focused on helping my team get a win, and that’s what we did tonight.”

The post Jaylen Brown calls Giannis Antetokounmpo ‘a child’ after 2-time MVP offers handshake before pulling hand back appeared first on Boston.com.

The Celtics will open NBA Cup play on Tuesday with a home game against the Atlanta Hawks.

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“There’s no story quite like the Boston Celtics.”

The post What we know about ‘Celtics City,’ HBO’s documentary from the producers of ‘30 for 30’ appeared first on Boston.com.

This marks the second time this year that Boston sports has been featured as a clue on "Jeopardy!".

The post Joe Mazzulla’s love of ‘The Town’ lands him on ‘Jeopardy!’ as a clue  appeared first on Boston.com.

“They outplayed us,” Joe Mazzulla said. “Every facet of the game. Beat us on all the margins. They deserved to win.”

The post Jaylen Brown scores season-high, but sloppy Celtics fall to Hawks: 9 takeaways appeared first on Boston.com.

“We didn’t play well enough to deserve the win, and they did.”

The post Jayson Tatum says the Celtics let the Hawks get ‘too comfortable’ in upset loss appeared first on Boston.com.

"Castiglione (Acoustic Demo)" is now available for streaming on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube.

The post Local band releases song honoring former Red Sox announcer Joe Castiglione appeared first on Boston.com.

Your guide to discounts around Greater Boston with a valid student ID.

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Michael J. Fox, John Cleese, Williams Shatner, Jojo Siwa — and more — are all in Rhode Island this weekend.

The post From ‘Breaking Bad‘ to ‘Back to the Future,’ 11 stars you can’t miss at Rhode Island Comic Con  appeared first on Boston.com.

The former Sports Hub host was allowed to design his own show at WZLX, but budget cuts and dismal ratings doomed him.

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"This guy's like one of the greatest resources in football that we have, and they don't tap into any of it."

The post ‘It’s just not good’: Bill Simmons offered a blunt critique of Tom Brady’s broadcasting style appeared first on Boston.com.

"I'm interpreting the results tonight as the revenge of just the regular ole working-class American, the anonymous American," Jennings said on CNN at 3:38 a.m. Wednesday, in a clip that's been shared widely on social media.

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Test your knowledge of Trump trolling, atypical temps, and a radio reversal in this week’s news quiz.

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Ratings were dismal, and nothing Shertenlieb did with the program since launching in May suggested it was going to get better.

The post The reasons for Rich Shertenlieb’s show already getting the axe at WZLX are not complicated appeared first on Boston.com.

An investigation into the incident said the body was that of 86-year-old Susan Lauber.

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Police say the suspect robbed two stores less than a minute walk from each other in East Boston.

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John Shairs faces life in prison for the murder of Tina Amore, a mother of two.

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The naturally occurring mineral that causes foundations to crumble could be affecting thousands of homes across the state.

The post Faulty concrete caused their foundations to crumble. Now, they want the state to step in. appeared first on Boston.com.

The mini-moon is actually an asteroid about the size of a school bus.

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By the time they return, Needham native Suni Williams and fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore will have logged more than eight months in space.

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