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Massive beer hall with outdoor beer garden opening in Medford
A new beer hall with a 17,000 square-foot tap room, outdoor garden and rotating roster of food trucks is opening this weekend just outside of Boston. The Great American Beer Hall will open at 142 Mystic Ave. in Medford at noon on Saturday, Aug. 31. Guests will be able to...
Weekend To Do List: Sunflower and tomato festivals, state fair
BOSTON - As summer starts to wind down in New England, there's a state fair, plus festivals devoted to sunflowers and tomatoes happening this weekend!Sunflower Festival at Felix's Family FarmFelix's Family Farm in Ipswich has all the fun this weekend with their Sunflower Festival Saturday and Sunday. With music, a sunflower maze, face painting, food trucks, animals and more, there's something for everyone. Don't miss starting at 9 a.m. Saturday morning through 6:30 p.m. Sunday night.When: Saturday, Aug. 31 at 9 a.m. to Sunday, Sept. 1 at 6:30 p.m.Where: Felix's Family Farm, 20 Lowes Lane, IpswichCost: $12 for people over...
Officials catch poacher 'red-handed' following tips of illegal fishing activity: 'We're really trying to protect the resource'
The poacher admitted he planned to sell his catch under a permit in Massachusetts, where he could have fetched $1,600 for the 400 pounds of fish. Authorities in New England arrested a Massachusetts man in July for catching and keeping a key predator from the Atlantic Ocean. What's happening?. Outdoor...
Vermont Weather Alert: Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Expected Friday Night into Labor Day Weekend
Burlington, VT – Thunderstorms and heavy rain will move through Vermont starting Friday night into Labor Day weekend, bringing the potential for localized flooding and ponding on roadways. Showers will move west to east, with brief heavy rain expected, particularly on Saturday. According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, the storms could produce localized rainfall amounts over one inch, creating minor flooding concerns in urban and poorly drained areas.
My Place Hotels expands into Vermont
My Place Hotels of America has opened My Place Hotel-Randolph, Vt. in Randolph Center, Vt. It is the first My Place property to open in Vermont and 74th open and operating My Place property in the United States. My Place Hotel-Randolph, Vt. is owned by Randolph Hospitality and was developed by Realty Development Services. The hotel is managed by Cornerstone Hospitality, which additionally manages two other My Place properties.
WATCH: Rare Canada Lynx Spotted in Vermont Taking a Stroll Down the Road
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has confirmed that a Canada lynx was seen in Vermont for the first time in six years. A video taken by Gary Shattuck shows this rare wild cat that is native to most of New England but is endangered in Vermont and threatened nationally, casually walking down the side of a road in Rutland County.
Interim Vermont State University president to stay in the job through 2026
Interim president David Bergh is the third person to serve in the role in a year after he arrived in November 2023 amid ongoing financial challenges. Read the story on VTDigger here: Interim Vermont State University president to stay in the job through 2026.
Vermont health officials urge residents in at-risk areas for EEE to stay indoors from dusk until dawn
The virus is most prevalent in the mosquito populations of Alburgh, Burlington, Colchester and Swanton, each of which the state Department of Health has designated as “high risk.” Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont health officials urge residents in at-risk areas for EEE to stay indoors from dusk until dawn.
Department of Corrections to roll out new pretrial supervision program in Northeast Kingdom
Lawmakers believe the program will prevent people from racking up new criminal charges while awaiting trial and ensure they show up to court. Read the story on VTDigger here: Department of Corrections to roll out new pretrial supervision program in Northeast Kingdom.
Vermont health officials caution against using the words ‘son’ and ‘daughter’
Vermont public health officials are encouraging teachers and parents to ditch the phrases “son” and “daughter” this back-to-school season in the name of classroom equity. “Use ‘child’ or ‘kid’ instead of ‘daughter’ or ‘son,’” reads an Inclusive Language for Families document published Wednesday on Facebook by the Vermont Department of Health. “This is gender-neutral and […]
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