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Wildfire Smoke Prompts Beach Closures Across Massachusetts

Wildfire smoke drifting in from Ontario returned hazy skies to Massachusetts this week and closed more than 30 beaches statewide, Patch reports. Skies had cleared briefly Thursday morning before more smoke moved back into the region, according to the outlet's forecast update. Closer to …

WILMINGTON -- Wildfire smoke drifting in from Ontario returned hazy skies to Massachusetts this week, closing more than 30 beaches statewide, according to a Patch report. Closer to home, Wilmington students spent the summer rehearsing a production of the musical "Annie Jr.," Wilmington Patch reports.

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"30+ MA Beaches Closed As Smoky Haze Makes Comeback: See Latest Forecast," Patch reports. Wildfire smoke drifting in from Ontario returned hazy skies to Massachusetts this week, closing more than 30 beaches statewide after skies had briefly cleared Thursday morning, with more smoke forecast in the days ahead. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/wilmington)
"How Wilmington students are bringing Annie Jr. to life this summer," according to Wilmington Patch. Local students spent the summer rehearsing a production of the musical "Annie Jr." as part of the town's youth theater season. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/wilmington)

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