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Commercial Lobsterman Michael Furlong, of Kingston, MA, has died unexpectedly at sea
Michael Furlong, age 65, of Kingston, MA died unexpectedly at sea on November 14, 2021 in Plymouth, MA. He was the husband of Dina (Brock) Furlong for 32 years. Michael was a beloved son of Rose and the late Edward Furlong. He was brother to Rickard Furlong. He was raised in Easton, MA and graduated from Oliver Ames High School. He was a self-employed commercial lobsterman/crabber for over 50 years. F/V Rose Marie lost her captain to the sea. There is a photo gallery of Michael with beautiful his family. >click to read< 15:04
State of Massachusetts closes oyster beds in Plymouth, Kingston, Duxbury and Marshfield
The state has shut down major oyster farms and beds from Plymouth to Marshfield after cases of a bacterial illness linked to oysters were reported locally and outside the state. Harvesting and possession of oysters from these areas for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited until further notice, the state Department of Public Health said Friday. The agency also has launched a recall of oysters collected from the area since July 22. This is the first time a specific harvest area in Massachusetts has been implicated in a Vibrio outbreak. more@wickedlocal 07:04
