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A New England Town Has One of the Nation’s Most Mispronounced Names
Here in New England, we know we're lucky to live in one of the best parts of the US. Over the years, countless websites have directed high praise towards our region. We've received shoutouts for having the hottest zip codes, most underrated destinations, best small cities, coziest towns, and more.
Gillette Stadium’s Biggest Crowd In Mass. History
Metallica recently rolled through Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA and played two nights. The attendance was about 62,000 one of those nights. It wasn't Metallica with the record. It wasn't Taylor Swift. The hate she gets sometimes is unreal. Some really big stars have come to Massachusetts over the years...
The County in Mass. that abuses alcohol the most:
If you're retired, wealthy and enjoy leisure, you might be drinking too much?. Dukes County, Massachusetts (Martha's Vineyard) Dukes County is the second most populous county in Massachusetts, with a population of over 26,000 people. It is the drunkest county in the state, with a high rate of excessive drinking.
Massachusetts towns on lockdown to prevent spread of deadly mosquito-borne disease EEE
As many as four Massachusetts towns are under voluntary lockdowns with evening curfews after the mosquito-borne disease Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) was detected in local insects
You can now carry a switchblade legally as Massachusetts rules ban violates 2nd Amendment
It's now legal to carry switchblades in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that a ban on carrying a switchblade knife violated the right to bear arms as guaranteed by the Second Amendment, striking down a 1957 state law that forbade the carrying spring-release knives. ...
What to know about the mosquito virus spreading through New England
A rare and dangerous mosquito-borne illness is spreading through New England, putting states on high alert with one death already confirmed following an infection. Cases of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) have been detected in at least five states this year: Massachusetts, Vermont, Wisconsin, New Jersey and New Hampshire. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health…
There are over 7,000 dogs in Worcester. Which breed is the most popular?
WORCESTER — There are more than 7,000 dogs in Worcester, enough pups to fill Polar Park up to about three-quarters capacity — and that's just the number of dogs officially registered with the city clerk. The dogs of Worcester come in all shapes and sizes, and more than 100 different breeds, ranging from tiny chihuahuas to massive mastiffs. ...
Massachusetts 3 Day Work Week Could Be Amazing
Massachusetts lawmakers have been kicking around the idea of creating a 4-day work week. The bill is called the Massachusetts Smart Work Week Pilot, and it says that four-day work week employees would receive a meaningful reduction in actual work hours without any reduction in overall pay. It is designed...
Have You Heard of New York’s Strange Flirting Law?
Over the years we have covered some of the strange Massachusetts laws that are still technically on the books. However, in this day and age, I don't think someone is going to be fined for scaring a pigeon (although you should let them be anyway) or drawing on a milk carton but again these laws are still around and are fun to look at. Before we get to today's strange law we have included a few more strange Massachusetts laws.
Spencer Fair returns for Labor Day weekend
SPENCER, Mass. — Nothing says fall is on its way quite like the Spencer Fair, which kicked off festivities Friday. People have been visiting the Labor Day weekend staple for more than 130 years. There's seemingly something for everyone, from the oh-so-popular demolition derby and plenty of food to ox and horse pulls, cattle, rabbit and poultry shows, hall exhibits and outdoor entertainment.
Worcester firefighters "fill the boot" throughout the city Saturday
WORCESTER, Mass. — Members of Worcester Firefighters Local 1009 stood out across the city Saturday as they looked to "fill the boot." The group was looking to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Muscular dystrophy is described as a group of diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass.
Worcester gets ready for Pride festivities
Dale LePage has witnessed firsthand decades of Worcester's LGBTQ history. LePage moved to the city in 1979 as a gay teenager from Templeton who had just graduated high school, less than a decade after the city’s first Pride parade. Some 45 years later, he is the reigning First Majesty...
Ex-Massachusetts special ed director accused of embezzling $37 million loses his pension appeal
The disgraced former special ed director who was accused of misusing more than $37 million in taxpayer dollars has lost his pension appeal in front of a state appeals court. John Barranco — who was the executive director of both the Merrimack Special Education Collaborative and Merrimack Education Center — brought this appeal after he was forced to give back more than $800,000 in excess pension payments to the state.
Massachusetts Spot is Where You’ll Find the Best Breakfast Sandwich in the State
Perhaps one of the most underrated things in Massachusetts and throughout the entire food world is breakfast food. It's the first meal of they day. Before we dive right into the whole ideology of how 'breakfast is the most important meal of the day', let's acknowledge one great thing that can be a part of that meal, which is the breakfast sandwich. It could be the absolute best thing you'll have all day! And now we know exactly where you can find the best breakfast sandwich in all of Massachusetts.
Unique Massachusetts Restaurant is Among Best Historic Spots in New England
As any one in New England knows, Massachusetts has quite the rich history. And with that, there are several restaurants in the Bay State that are a few centuries old. Of those restaurants, which ones are still thriving today? And which ones are considered to be the best of the best? We may have just found out where the best historic restaurant in the New England region is, and it's tucked away, here in Massachusetts.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Massachusetts state primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Massachusetts Republicans will choose candidates to challenge U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch in state primaries on Tuesday. The contests top the list of federal, state and local races that will be held across the commonwealth. Warren is seeking a third term and...
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