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Fourth of July forecast: What weather to expect across Mass. this weekend

Fourth of July barbecues, beach days and boating trips can go on as planned this holiday weekend as the forecast calls for ideal weather for all outdoor activities. After parts of the state got thunderstorms Thursday night, Massachusetts residents can expect sunny and less humid weather on Friday.

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These Massachusetts beaches are closed as of July 3

List of Massachusetts beaches closed ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, according to the state Department of Public Health.

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4th of July: What’s open and closed in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Regulations state that Massachusetts residents can buy alcohol from liquor stores on the Fourth of July. Beer, wine, and liquor can also be purchased at open grocery stores. While there are no specific hour restrictions, people should check their local liquor store’s hours.

Cape Cod 4th of Jul. fireworks explosion

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Cape Cod Fourth of July fireworks explosion: Massachusetts officials emphasize safety

An explosion ahead of a Fourth of July celebration at a Cape Cod country club has prompted officials to issue safety warnings around fireworks.

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2 hurt in fireworks explosion on Cape Cod, witness says "I thought a plane hit the house"

Two people were hurt in a fireworks explosion on Cape Cod Wednesday afternoon. It happened just after 4:30 p.m. at the New Seabury Country Club in Mashpee, Massachusetts, hours before a scheduled fireworks show there.

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Officials responding to serious fireworks incident on Cape Cod

Officials with the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal’s Office say they are responding to a possible fireworks discharge at the New Seabury golf course in Mashpee.

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What's open and closed on the Fourth of July in MA? See list

The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and bond markets will close early the day before Independence Day (Thursday, July 3, ...

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What's open and what's closed in Massachusetts on July 4th?

There are blue laws in Massachusetts that put restrictions on businesses for certain holidays. But while most banks are ...

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Fecal bacteria forces dozens of beach closures ahead of Fourth of July

E. coli or enterococci, which indicate fecal matter contaminating water, were detected at swim spots in New York state, ...

Fourth of July celebrations start bright and early in Boston

Procession kicks off from Boston City Hall Plaza at 9 a.m. and meanders to the Old State House for the annual reading of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.

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More than 20 beaches closed in Massachusetts for July 4th

The weather forecast is perfect for a day at the beach this July 4th. But more than 20 lakes and ponds are closed for ...

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Fourth of July expected to be sunny, ‘pretty comfortable day’ in Massachusetts

For those looking to get outside and celebrate, Boston should be in for a warm and sunny Fourth of July, according to ...

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July 4th fireworks 2025: What's the minimum age to buy fireworks?

Only two states, Maine and New Hampshire, require buyers of fireworks to be 21 years of age or older, according to the ...

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July 4th is when most pets go missing, Missing Dogs Massachusetts says. Here's how to protect your pet.

While July 4th can be a joyful time for humans, it can be a weekend of terror for some dogs. The days leading up to the ...

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