Good morning. I’m reporter Billy Baker. I usually cover the North Shore, but for a few days this week, I’m guest-writing Starting Point. Today, I’ll end my stint by exploring my hatred of Satan’s ...

IPSWICH – Katherine DeSilva, being of otherwise sound mind and body, wants everyone to know that she loves greenhead flies. “Fanatic” is the word she likes to use. And on a recent day, she walked into ...

Greenhead flies have arrived early to Massachusetts' North Shore beaches, officials warn, potentially disrupting beachgoers' plans for the summer.These pesky flies, named for their large green eyes, ...

It's flying around the Jersey Shore as well as your ears and ankles. What's that flying insect? And does it bite? This time of year, all sorts of flying bugs are dive-bombing beachgoers for a quick ...

NEWBURYPORT — Folks looking to take a trip to the beach this summer will want to be prepared. During the next month or so, greenhead flies will be a common appearance. “The greenheads are most active ...

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP — If you’ve been on a beach at the Jersey Shore, particularly on a day with a west wind, chances are you’ve had an unpleasant encounter with a bloodthirsty pest: the greenhead fly.

WILDWOOD CREST — A summer visitor of Wildwood Crest and 13-year Girl Scout is helping the borough reduce its greenhead fly population, according to the borough’s tourism website. Jessica Ridge, a ...