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Mass. officials want to know if you see a bald eagle carrying a stick. Here’s why.
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This is the time of year that the birds of prey collect materials to build their nests.
Turns out, there’s a “stick season” for bald eagles, too.
Massachusetts wildlife officials want you to let them know if you spot one of the birds of prey carrying a stick in its talons as a way of helping the state identify nest locations for the eagles.
“It’s the season of the sticks for bald eagles!” the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife wrote on Facebook on Tuesday, referencing the viral song “Stick Season” by Grammy nominee and New England native Noah Kahan.
According to the state, from December to February, bald eagles are collecting materials, including large sticks, to build their nests.
“In the mating pair, the male will collect the nesting materials and bring them to the female who will construct the nest,” the state agency wrote. “You can help us identify new nest locations by letting us know if you see an eagle carrying sticks at this time of year!”
If you spot an eagle carrying a stick, you can email [email protected] with time and location of your observation.
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The best Massachusetts high schools for athletes? According to one study, here are top 25
No other city in the country boasts more championships than Boston, giving Massachusetts a sporting pedigree unlike any other.
What’s unique about many of the state is that several of the stars from those championship-winning teams were Massachusetts natives.
Before they were winning the Stanley Cup, the Super Bowl, the NBA Finals, World Series or a gold medal, those athletes were high school standouts.
Which high schools in Massachusetts are considered the best for athletes today?
According to a study conducted by Niche, which accounts for survey feedback from students and parents—accounting for “reviews of athletics, number of state championships, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school”—and data from the U.S. Department of Education, these are the top 25.
25. Hanover High School
Total number of sports: 29
24. Tewksbury Memorial High School
Total number of sports: 24
23. Medfield Senior High School
Total number of sports: 27
22. North Reading High School
Total number of sports: 26
21. Cushing Academy (Ashburnham)
Total number of sports: 20
20. Minnechaug Regional High School (Wilbraham)
Total number of sports: 30
19. Franklin High School
Total number of sports: 20
18. Shrewsbury Senior High School
Total number of sports: 34
17. Longmeadow High School
Total number of sports: 28
16. Bishop Feehan High School (Attleboro)
Total number of sports: 27
15. Wellesley Senior High School
Total number of sports: 36
14. Mansfield High School
Total number of sports: 22
13. Billerica Memorial High School
Total number of sports: 23
12. St. Sebastian’s School (Needham)
Total number of sports: 13
11. Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School
Total number of sports: 32
10. Deerfield Academy
Total number of sports: 37
9. Nashoba Regional High School (Bolton)
Total number of sports: 30
8. Belmont Hill School
Total number of sports: 16
7. Duxbury High School
Total number of sports: 30
6. Notre Dame Academy (Hingham)
Total number of sports: 19
5. Central Catholic High School (Lawrence)
Total number of sports: 30
4. Catholic Memorial (West Roxbury)
Total number of sports: 15
3. Xaverian Brothers High School (Westwood)
Total number of sports: 17
2. Boston College High School
Total number of sports: 17
1. St. John’s Prep (Danvers)
Total number of sports: 22
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Family of fallen Massachusetts State Trooper attends ceremony remembering those killed in the line of duty – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News
BOSTON (WHDH) – It was a powerful moment on Friday during the annual Law-Enforcement Memorial Ceremony at the State House, as the ceremony remembered those lost in the line of duty, including State Trooper Kevin Trainor.
Trainor was killed in a wrong-way crash this week. Trainor’s family was in attendance.
“We’re here today with the Trainor family as another tragedy and agonizing time in policing has found us,” Larry Calderone, Boston Police Union President, said.
The day brought a moment to pause and remember the 30-year-old who is being hailed a hero after he was struck and killed Wednesday morning on Route 1 in Lynnfield.
“We’ve lost a brother,” Massachusetts State Police Col. Geoffrey Noble said.
The fallen trooper’s fiancée spoke out for the first time since losing the love of her life. She posted to social media, “I am beyond proud of the amount of love you have been given by those who loved and cared about you shows us who you really were, a friend, a partner, a brother, a son, and a hero. You weren’t just a hero to me but a hero to all.”
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Globe Top 20 baseball poll: BC High bounces back amid a flurry of movement – The Boston Globe
Bishop Feehan moves up to the No. 2 spot — the Shamrocks have won eight straight against in-state competition, and ace Brody Bumila continues to look unbeatable. Natick enters the top five for the first time at No. 4 — the Redhawks are 12-1 with a 9-0 mark in Bay State play.
In the back half, Reading rises to No. 13 after getting some revenge on No. 19 Arlington. Also rising are No. 12 Plymouth North and No. 16 Canton, each up two spots.
New entrants are No. 18 Winchester, which returns to the rankings, and No. 20 Hopkinton, in for the first time this year on the back of four straight wins.
Records based on scores reported to the Globe.
The Globe’s Top 20 baseball poll
The Globe poll as of May 8, 2026. Teams were selected by the Globe sports staff.
Mike Puzzanghera can be reached at michael.puzzanghera@globe.com. Follow him on X @mpuzzanghera.
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