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Massachusetts City Named One of the Most Rat Infested Cities in America
Massachusetts is a great place to live. From sandy, sprawling Cape Cod beaches, to the stunning Boston city skyline, all the way to the beautiful, lush mountains of the Berkshires, Massachusetts really has it all. Massachusetts also has a great overall quality of life. It consistently finds itself featured on...
Be Careful What You Eat From These Local Massachusetts Locations
This advice is for my fellow Massachusetts friends and neighbors who enjoy the sport of fishing. If you're into it just for fun and you throw back anything you catch, that's fine. However, if you like to feed your family with what you catch, please keep reading. The Massachusetts Department...
Mass. State Lottery winner: Final $1 million scratch ticket prize claimed Monday
The final $1 million prize for the scratch ticket game “Double your Money” was claimed in Massachusetts Monday. The ticket was purchased at Rx3 Energy in Salem. There was a 1 in 3,024,000 odds in winning the grand prize and it was the final grand prize ticket. However, there are still six unclaimed $2,000 prize winning tickets left.
The favorite for Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest: Massachusetts' own Geoffrey Esper
Every July 4, contestants line up behind folding tables at Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Coney Island and dive in to eat as many hotdogs and buns as possible in just 10 minutes. This year, 16-time champion Joey Chestnut, who’s arguably the biggest name in hot dog...
Cookout costs reaching record highs this year ahead of July 4
SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass. - Feeding family and friends on the Fourth of July means hosting a cookout for a lot of Americans and shoppers this year may be noticing some higher prices than usual for the holiday. What You Need To Know. The American Farm Bureau Federation reports feeding a group...
Massachusetts’ Must-Try Restaurant is One of the Oldest Restaurants in the State
Everyone in Massachusetts knows we have plenty of amazing restaurants and eateries throughout the state. Some are even the best in the entire New England region. But as there is in every state, there is always one that has achieved a certain iconic status. It's a restaurant that you absolutely cannot pass up the opportunity to dine at given the chance and it happens to be one of the oldest in the Bay State. And now it's being called the absolute one "must-try" spot in all of Massachusetts.
What beaches did "Jaws" film at? Some of them are in Massachusetts. How to visit
Fifty years ago, film crews were all over Martha's Vineyard, desperately trying to get a 25-foot robotic shark to work. "Jaws," the Steven Spielberg classic released in 1975, filmed in Massachusetts from May through October 1974, before going on to be one of the most enduring summer films. ...
4 Colors to Avoid Wearing in Massachusetts Unless You Love Mosquitoes
We're knee-deep in the summer season and that means plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun in Massachusetts. Whether hiking on the Bay State's many breathtaking hiking trails, swimming, fishing, or catching a Red Sox game, there are plenty of opportunities for fun in the sun throughout Massachusetts. Summer weather also...
America’s Worst Coffee Brand is Sold in Massachusetts
Not only do many Massachusetts folks love coffee it's a beverage they can't live without. It's no surprise that Massachusetts is a big coffee-consuming state. Dunkin has over 1,000 locations in the Bay State. Not to mention the beloved multinational coffee and doughnut company was founded in Quincy. While taste...
Best Hamburger Restaurants in Worcester, MA
We’ll highlight three of the best Hamburger restaurants in Worcester, each offering unique and authentic dining experiences that capture the essence of the city’s rich food culture. Worcester boasts a vibrant and diverse culinary scene, particularly when it comes to burgers. These featured establishments are just a glimpse...
Server Insists on a 20% Tip on the Receipt at a Massachusetts Restaurant
Tipping is already a hot-button topic for most of us. Not that we don't believe in it, rather, we don't want to have to tip simply to tip rather do it as a reward or extra thank you. Whether you drop some money in the tip jar at your favorite...
Enjoying the view from inside Worcester's Bancroft Tower
WORCESTER, Mass. – Bancroft Tower rests off the beaten path in Worcester. The city's Parks Division assistant commissioner provided Spectrum News 1 an exclusive inside look at the historic site. What You Need To Know. Bancroft Tower is a 56-foot tower built in 1900 in Salisbury Park to honor...
Free Family Fun Events this July in Auburn & Beyond
Looking for cheap fun this month in Central MA? From story times and crafts to Summer Reading Programs and Touch-a-Truck events, there's something for everyone in your fam to enjoy. Check out our Top Picks for completely FREE July Fun in Auburn & Beyond!. TOP FREE JULY EVENT PICKS. Maker...
Here's why it's been an outstanding year for hydrangeas in Massachusetts
BOSTON - Have you seen the hydrangeas this summer? They're exploding with color across Massachusetts.It's been such a great season, people are posting photos of their vibrant plants on social media. Some have pointed out that this is a stark contrast to last year when their bushes didn't bloom at all.Hydrangeas in bloomSo what's behind the bloom this year?Rick Harper, an extension professor in urban forestry at the University of Massachusetts, said extreme cold last winter and spring created tough conditions for hydrangeas, fruit trees and other plants."It's important to think about the growing season kind of like chapters in...
Step Back in Time: Discovering the History of Hotel Vernon Worcester
Envisioned as a bastion of elegance and refinement, the Hotel Vernon Worcester stands as an enduring symbol of the city’s rich cultural tapestry. Since its inception in 1907, this historic establishment has been a cornerstone of Worcester’s hospitality landscape. Designed by renowned architect Lucius W. Briggs, its magnificent...
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