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Massachusetts Eatery Voted Best Breakfast Spot In The Baystate
We've all heard the term that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It is safe to say that is true! And why not start your day just right?. We turn to "Vic's Waffle House" located at 283 Old Main St. in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. According to their website, it was established in 2002 but however date all the way back to 1992 when it started off as "T.D. Waffle House." This place strictly serves breakfast and lunch daily (except Tuesdays) from 7-2p.m. Vic's Waffle House even made the 50 of the best hole-in-the-wall places in America on MSN!
Tewksbury woman plans to buy new car with lottery winnings
A lucky day for Hillary Fetters of Tewksbury, as she became the winner of a $120,000 prize after the numbers she played on her Keno ticket were among those selected in a game drawn on June 25. Fetters initial $40,000 prize was upped to $120,000, after a 3X Bonus multiplier was drawn for the game. Fetters elected to add the bonus multiplier to her wager for an additional dollar per game. Fetters claimed her prize on July 18 at the Massachusetts State Lottery Headquarters in Dorchester. She said she plans to buy a new car with her winnings.
Encore Casino Is Making Changes To Free Shuttle Service
EVERETT, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A big change is coming to Encore Casino’s free shuttle service. Encore Casino announced that they are getting rid of the free shuttle service from Wellington Station and the Chelsea Silver Line Station due to low ridership. The casino said it would continue to offer service from both stops through the end of July.
Dave Portnoy Crushed Tewksbury Pronunciation in Surprise Visit to Tree House Brewing
As part of his "everyone knows the rules" pizza review tour David Portnoy has checked out Tree House Brewery in Tewksbury, MA. Originally from Swampwscott, Portnoy has been spending some time in Massachusetts over the past several days. "Last time we were in Massachusetts everybody kept saying Tewksbury, Tewksbury Tewksbury Tewksbury Treehouse. Did NOT expect this."
Winners Announced for the Sand Sculpting Festival
The Revere Beach Partnership is thrilled to announce our award recipients for the 2024 Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival. The festival, held from Friday, July 19, through Sunday, July 21, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors who are still marveling at the incredible sand sculptures created by 15 Master Sand Sculptors from around the world.
Mass. State Lottery winner: Stop & Shop sells $100,000 ticket
A lottery player won $100,000 on Tuesday from a ticket they bought at a Stop & Shop grocery store in Massachusetts. The $100,000 prize was from the daily “Mass Cash” drawing. The winning numbers from the July 23 drawing were 2, 3, 10, 17, 35. The winning $100,000...
Taylor Swift lookalike earns reputation for rendition of pop icon's music at this New England park
SALEM, N.H. — A Taylor Swift lookalike is gaining a reputation for her spot-on tribute to the music of Taylor Swift. And the internet is taking notice. "It's been overwhelmingly positive," said June (Taylor's Version), from her dressing room at Canobie Lake Park in Salem, New Hampshire. "And I'm so humbled by that."
A Historic Jewelry Store Is Now A Popular Massachusetts Bar And Restaurant
At the end of the busy pedestrian mall in the heart of downtown Salem, Massachusetts, you will find a fantastic restaurant housed in a building filled with rich New England history. The iconic Daniel Low & Company building is now the home of the popular Rockafellas Restaurant. Have you dined...
Change is brewing: Alfalfa Farm Winery gets new ownership
The Essex County Brewing Company recently signed a purchase-and-sale agreement to take over Topsfield’s Alfalfa Farm Winery, the metal-signed landmark off Route 95. In a Facebook post last week, the Ipswich-based beer company announced that it “can’t wait to welcome you to our new home.” The company plans for the winery to keep producing wine but to add craft beer and more events, according to a statement from Paul Donhauser, CEO of Essex County Brewing.
Bring the Family to the Lowell Folk Festival This Weekend!
Did you know one of the largest Folk Festivals in the country takes place right here in Lowell? This weekend, from Friday July 26 to Sunday July 28, the City of Lowell will be transformed into an amazing destination featuring a huge variety of musicians, dancers and performers, all kinds of ethnic foods, arts & crafts, children's activities and more at the Lowell Folk Festival. It's a wonderful family event, with opportunities to listen to and dance to all kinds of music, experience new art forms, and try new foods. All performances are free but there are items for purchase, such as foods and arts and crafts.
Mass. City Was Home To America’s Biggest Pasta Plant
"Wednesday is Prince Spaghetti day". I remember hearing this as a child. It was definitely a thing in Massachusetts and New England, because my parents would literally save pasta night for Wednesday. Prince is born in Boston's North End. The brand we all know as Prince pasta started in the...
Revere Left Star Struck after Visit by ‘Shameless’ Star
As the residents of Revere were celebrating July 4th festivities, many were left star struck with an impromptu visit by actor Ethan Cutkosky who is best known for his role as Carl Gallagher in the hit Showtime series, Shameless. Series which ran for 10 seasons, depicts the life of a dysfunctional family living in Chicago and also starred William H. Macy and Emma Rossum.
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Lowell
A $30 lottery ticket landed one lucky Bay Stater a $100,000 payday in the Massachusetts State Lottery. The winner collected the cash by playing the "300X" scratch-off game on Monday, July 22. It was the biggest prize of the day. Related: Mass. Lottery Winner Dreamt Of Winning $1 Million…
Ciolfi reflects on his growth approaching two-year anniversary
Guy Ciolfi, the owner of Chicken & The Pig, celebrates growth and community involvement as his restaurant approaches its two-year anniversary. After nearly two years operating the restaurant, Ciolfi advises aspiring restaurant owners that “it’s hard work.” Despite the hard work, he has continued to develop his restaurant while giving back to the community of Lynnfield.
Get ready to get down: Lowell Folk Festival musicians bring diverse sounds
LOWELL — Twenty-two unique performers from different corners of the world will be converging at the 37th annual Lowell Folk Festival this weekend, bringing an immense variety of sounds, genres and personalities to the event. Many of these performers are the musicians who will provide the main source of...
Board of Health could put freeze on ice-cream-truck curfew
Emily RosenbergLYNN— Public Health Director Lisa Tobin said that after several conversations with business owners and residents, she will advise the Board to rescind the order that would prohibit ice cream trucks from vending after 8 p.m. at its next meeting on Aug. 13, in a statement to The Item. “We remain committed to continuing discussions […] The post Board of Health could put freeze on ice-cream-truck curfew appeared first on Itemlive.
Swampscott takes up the subject of rats
Benjamin PierceSWAMPSCOTT — The Select Board discussed possible mitigation strategies for an apparent increased rat presence in town at its meeting Tuesday night. Public Health Director Jeffrey Vaughan led a presentation with examples on how residents can best prevent the rodent from inhabiting peoples’ properties, including only storing trash in tightly secured barrels, not leaving pet […] The post Swampscott takes up the subject of rats appeared first on Itemlive.
Free Fun for Kids Shows Features Spirit of Africa on August 1st
Discover one of the sweetest deals around for local families this summer! From July 10 to August 15, the Lowell Summer Music Series presents Free Fun for Kids shows at Boarding House Park, 40 French St, in Lowell. Beginning at 10 AM, every show includes free arts & crafts by...
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