1+ week, 3+ day ago   (569+ words) SOUTHINGTON, CT/ PARK COUNTY, MONT. — A 21-year-old Southington native who developed a love of the outdoors at the Southington YMCA's Camp Sloper died last month after an apparent fall while hiking near Granite Peak in Montana, authorities and his family…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (193+ words) Patch Massachusetts Angler Recalls Battle With 1,260-Pound Atlantic Blue Marlin: "A Gift From The Fish Gods" The fish was so big, the group thought it was a shark when they first reeled it to the surface. Updated on: August 25, 2026 It…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (189+ words) Patch Patriots Player Helps Hundreds Of Kids Get New Backpacks At Good Dad Gang Giveaway In Lawrence, Massachusetts Coming off a big preseason touchdown catch Saturday night, Williams was on hand in Lawrence. On Sunday, hundreds of kids lined up…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (215+ words) FALMOUTH, MA — A three-hour battle with what a charter fishing boat captain initially thought was a massive shark ended with the crew returning to shore with a 1,260-pound marlin in tow. Capt. Damon Sacco and his client, Plymouth retiree Walter…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (188+ words) WEST HARTFORD, CT — Residents looking to fit some outdoor exercise and relaxation into the final weeks of summer can take advantage of free yoga classes in two West Hartford parks through the end of August. West Hartford Yoga, in cooperation…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (154+ words) LIVERMORE, CA — The Marylin Avenue STEAM Academy is aiming to raise $30,000 to fund its 4th annual Roadrunner Run, which will take place Oct. 16. Like last year, all contributions made through the Community Health and Education Foundation Giving Community platform in the…...

1+ mon, 5+ hour ago   (229+ words) Patch Patriots Fans At Joint Practice Against Colts Have High Expectations For Season: "The Sky's The Limit" For some fans, the focus was on New England's defense and how it would handle one of the league's best. A year can…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (180+ words) SAN JACINTO, CA — Registration is open for the 41st annual "Oldlympics," a three-week series of athletic and recreational competitions in Riverside County for people ages 50 and older. Organized by the Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District, the games will run from Sept....

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (183+ words) TULARE COUNTY, CA — A record-setting amateur rock climber died in an accident last week at Sequoia National Park, according to reports. Jacob Whisenant, 30, of Mammoth Lakes, suffered an accidental death Aug. 3, according to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office. He was…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (244+ words) The 53rd Annual White Marlin Open in Ocean City over the weekend saw the top ranking go to a South Carolina-based team that reeled in an 80-pound white marlin. The 80-pounder was caught by Bill Sharpe of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina,…...