When the Greeks launched their War of Independence in 1821, Hydra emerged as a leading naval power. The harbor, with its twin forts and plenty of cannon, housed and protected the fleet of 130 ships.

I went in search of a Greek island so pretty and uncrowded that even the locals holiday there. Places like Santorini and Mykonos have become popular spots with tourists, but ...

LOWELL — The Boston Fleet shot up the PWHL standings by going nine consecutive games without a regulation defeat. But the Fleet’s charge has been stopped cold over the past week — ironically ...