Waterparks
United States' Christopher Plys, throws a stone, during their mixed doubles curling match against Australia, at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty)
EXPLAINER: Water Cube where Phelps ruled turns into Ice Cube

By Bernie Wilson Feb. 03, 2022 02:08 AM EST

This image provided by Frontgate shows floating mats. "Frontgate's got a full-size reclinable pool chaise kitted out with drink holders". (Frontgate via AP)
Right at Home: Splashy water toys for patio, pool, yard

By Kim Cook Jun. 02, 2021 07:55 AM EDT

Vermont speeds up reopening, NH Fisher Cats update mask rule

By The Associated Press May. 15, 2021 12:55 PM EDT
Coronavirus developments across New England: CONNECTICUT Yale University is requiring its faculty and staff to get...

Baker, other governors to talk vaccine efforts with Biden

May. 10, 2021 09:44 AM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker is planning to join a group of governors to meet with President Joe Biden on Tuesday to discuss ongoing efforts...

Big venues set to expand capacity as state eases limits

May. 09, 2021 05:28 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Large event venues including TD Garden, Fenway Park and Gillette Stadium will be allowed to double their current capacities starting on Monday,...

Pandemic rules to loosen at amusement parks, road races

May. 07, 2021 09:22 AM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Fans of amusement parks and road races in Massachusetts are among those who can begin enjoying loosened pandemic restrictions starting Monday. ...

Massachusetts to relax outdoor mask mandate beginning Friday

Apr. 27, 2021 09:18 AM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts is relaxing its outdoor mask mandate as the numbers of hospitalizations and cases of COVID-19 continue to decline in the state, the...

Affordable Care Act gets boost; amusement park to reopen

Mar. 16, 2021 01:45 AM EDT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Most of Maine’s 63,000 residents who get health care coverage through the Affordable Care Act marketplace are going to see a benefit...

File-This Oct. 16, 2020, file photo shows Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaking during an event with Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden at Beech Woods Recreation Center, in Southfield, Mich. Whitmer's administration on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, ordered high schools and colleges to stop in-person classes, closed restaurants to indoor dining and suspended organized sports — including the football playoffs — in a bid to curb the state's spiking coronavirus cases. The restrictions will begin Wednesday and last three weeks. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
Michigan halts classes, indoor dining as coronavirus surges

By David Eggert Nov. 15, 2020 06:01 PM EST

In this photo made on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, visitors to Kennywood Park riding the "Aero 360" are seen above the treetops as the ride lifts and spins them at the amusement park in West Mifflin, Pa. Visitors have been slow to return to U.S. theme parks that saw their seasons interrupted by the coronavirus crisis, causing some parks to reduce their operating days, slash ticket prices and close early for the year. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Virus still throwing theme park attendance for a loop

By John Seewer Sep. 07, 2020 07:43 AM EDT

FILE - In this Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2020 file photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing, Mich., heir status amid the coronavirus pandemic. Whitmer says gyms can reopen after 5 1/2 months of closure and organized sports can resume if masks are worn. She lifted some coronavirus restrictions Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, that lasted longer in Michigan than in many other states. The order, effective next Wednesday, allows for reopening fitness centers and indoor pools in remaining regions that hold 93% of Michigan's population.(Michigan Office of the Governor via AP)
Whitmer: Gyms can open; contact sports resume, but unadvised

By David Eggert Sep. 03, 2020 05:17 PM EDT

No more splish-splash at Aquaboggan, which abruptly closed

Aug. 31, 2020 08:35 AM EDT
SACO, Maine (AP) — Aquaboggan Water Park says “strict and inconsistent state regulations” have forced it to close for the season. Park...

Arizona, once a virus hotspot, approaches 5,000 deaths

Aug. 28, 2020 01:34 PM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) — The number of deaths from the coronavirus in Arizona is approaching 5,000, even as the state reports lower daily cases and hospitalizations from...

FILE - In this June 25, 2020, file photo Arizona Department of Health Service Director Dr. Cara Christ speaks about the latest Arizona coronavirus data at a news conference in Phoenix. The fight over whether Phoenix-area gyms, bars, movie theaters and water parks can reopen could be a moot point by Thursday, Aug. 27, if Maricopa County's downward trend in coronavirus cases holds. Christ said she expects the county will hit levels for "moderate" spread of the virus on that day. Also headed for moderate status are Pima and Pinal counties. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, Pool, File)
Gyms, some bars in Phoenix, Tucson open as virus cases ebb

By Bob Christie Aug. 27, 2020 02:48 PM EDT

More Arizona counties could see gyms, nightclubs reopen

By Bob Christie Aug. 25, 2020 03:04 PM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) — The fight over whether Phoenix-area gyms, bars, movie theaters and water parks can reopen could be a moot point by Thursday if Maricopa County’s...

This image made from an Aug 3, 2020 video shows crowd gather in a pool as they watch performers on a stage at Wuhan Maya Beach Water Park in Wuhan, central China. For more than two months, the 11 million residents of Wuhan endured a strict lockdown as coronavirus raced around the city. Now, some are letting loose en masse at rocking nighttime pool parties at the popular amusement park chain. The park reopened in late June, and the crowds have picked up in August. (anonymous photo via AP)
Wuhan pool parties bring post-coronavirus relief in China

Aug. 19, 2020 12:51 AM EDT

Unruly tourists straining town budget during pandemic

By Holly Ramer Jul. 30, 2020 02:29 PM EDT
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Tourists acting like sailors on shore leave are straining town services in Conway, New Hampshire, the town manager said Thursday in...

Judge rejects legal challenges to Inslee’s emergency orders

Jul. 24, 2020 11:25 PM EDT
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A federal judge Friday denied a request for a preliminary injunction against Gov. Jay Inslee’s emergency coronavirus orders that had been...

Dollywood no longer requiring reservations amid pandemic

Jul. 15, 2020 04:16 AM EDT
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (AP) — Dollywood has lifted a requirement put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic that requires its guests to make reservations before...

Flags line the beach in Belmar, N.J., on June 28, 2020. With large crowds expected at the Jersey Shore for the July Fourth weekend, some are worried that a failure to heed mask-wearing and social distancing protocols could accelerate the spread of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Jersey Shore at a glance as July Fourth comes amid pandemic

By Wayne Parry Jul. 03, 2020 12:12 AM EDT