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Catch These 5 New England Food Truck Festivals This Summer & Fall
There’s a handful of New England Food Truck Festivals rolling into towns near you this August, September, and October. They’re all part of Food Truck Festivals of America, who’ve been bringing dozens of trucks to feed tens of thousands of people in the region for over a decade. They recently kicked off their 2024 season with their 12th annual Cape Cod Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival.
Orphaned cougars find new home at zoo in Massachusetts
STONEHAM - Two orphaned cougars have found a new home at the Stone Zoo in Massachusetts after their mother was struck and killed by a driver in California. Sisters Maple and Willow are 10 months old. They can now be seen by the public at the zoo in Stoneham at the Treasures of the Sierra Madre section.Cubs found wandering aloneThe cougars were found wandering alone in a California backyard in November 2023 when they were just a few weeks old. The Oakland Zoo took them in and found that while the cubs were underweight and dehydrated, they were going to be...
Popular Massachusetts-Born Actor is Celebrating a Birthday on Aug. 16
We have previously looked at some big-name celebrities who were born in Massachusetts. For example, we know both Mark and Donnie Wahlberg were born in Boston, Elizabeth Banks was born in Pittsfield, John Cena was born in West Newbury and the list of celebrities who have roots in Massachusetts is endless. We represent very well in the Bay State.
Lowell Summer Music Series still serving up must-see shows
You can’t turn on the TV or visit your favorite social media site without being bombarded with back-to-school advertising, but for those outdoor concertgoers not ready to let go of summer, we have good news!. There are still some awesome shows in the Lowell Summer Music Series lineup worth...
NOW BIGGER & BETTER THAN BEFORE - RAGE CAGE IN NASHUA!
Stressed thinking about Back to School? Looking for a safe, friendly and fun way to let the kiddos blow off some steam?. Look no further than the Glow Paint Splatter room offered at Nashua’s Rage Cage!. Have a tween or some steam of your own to let off too?...
Wilmington, MA Bar & Restaurant With Craft Cocktails & Beer, Menu Updated
For those looking for a new regular spot for drinks with friends or colleagues, Post 1917 offers a wide variety of cocktails to suit every taste following its menu update. The establishment also has an outdoor deck area for Wilmington residents seeking to take advantage of the remaining weeks of sunshine before the summer is over.
1790 Massachusetts farmhouse gets beautifully restored to its former glory
Cummings Architecture + Interiors together with Windhill Builders has reimagined this beautiful 1790 farmhouse home located in North Reading, a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The 1790 Garvin-Weeks Farmstead is a beautiful farmhouse with Georgian and Victorian period rooms as well as a craftsman-style addition from the early 1900s. The...
ONLY IN MAYNARD Coffee Mugs
Some 20 years ago it was possible to buy ONLY IN MAYNARD bumper stickers, T-shirts and sweatshirts at local stores and at Maynard Fest. The lettering was orange against a black background - Maynard's school colors. Then, for a while, the sole remnant of this endeavor was bumper stickers for sale at Russell's convenience store, next to Town Hall.
Retro Remixed: When Betty Crocker Sold Pies In Burlington
For a brief but glorious few years, the famous Betty Crocker had her very own pie shop right here in Burlington, one of just a few on the East Coast. Come for the desert, stay for the incredible 1970s interior design, or something like that!. Thanks to Robert Fahey of...
Good Pickin’ Farm hosts annual adult summer camp day
WESTFORD – Summer camp isn’t just for kids, at least in Westford. Good Pickin’ Farm held its annual Summer Camp Day for Adults on Aug. 10, allowing adults to partake in the summer camp activities for a day. “Jealous of all the fun kids get to have...
American Artist Appreciation Month: Artist Eva Cowdery’s exhibitions began in Winchester
WINCHESTER — In 1931, while artists Hermann Dudley Murphy and Gerrit Beneker were assisting the trustees of the Winchester Public Library in acquiring works by local artists for a permanent collection in the new library building, there was, at first, no mention of any women artists. Already owned was a portrait of library patron David Skillings painted in 1889 by Esther M. Baldwin. Soon a resident suggested obtaining a picture by Foxcroft Cole’s daughter Adelaide, but that did not happen.
Mini Golf Featuring North Shore Icons Pops Up at MarketStreet
Putt your way through classic North Shore sights and scenes with a visit to MarketStreet’s Putt ‘N Play, a pop-up, nine-hole miniature golf course debuting at the Lynnfield shopping center this week. Located in the property’s spacious central green, the course features holes that nod to North Shore icons and traditions with a sense of nostalgic humor.
Eye On Nature: The Boivin Backyard Certified Wildlife Habitat
Anyone can create a welcoming haven for local wildlife. Turning your yard, balcony container garden, schoolyard, work landscape, or roadside green space into a Certified Wildlife Habitat® is fun, easy, and can make a lasting difference for wildlife. Thaddeus (Tad) Stephanak is BCAT’s Social Media Director and Production Coordinator....
Tyra Banks Wants to Film Life-Size 3 at the Polly Pocket House in Massachusetts
The Polly Pocket House in Littleton, MA has every woman feeling nostalgic, even superstars like Tyra Banks. After seeing the Polly Pocket House, Banks showed interest in reprising her role as Eve in the 2000 hit movie Life-Size, calling on her former co-host Lindsay Lohan to join in on the idea of Life-Size 3.
Submitted: WA Music program represented at DCI championships
MARION, In. — The following piece was submitted by Westford resident Tom Laflamme for publication and distribution. The 2024 Drum Corps International (DCI) season came to a close during the week of August 5-10 in Indiana. The week kicked off with the Open Class championships in Marion on Monday and Tuesday and closed with the World Class Championships at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. These events were the culmination of months of hard work and thousands of miles of traveling performing shows across the country.
Spafford's Brian Moss Returns for Unforgettable Night in Nashua
Last night, Spafford brought their electrifying energy to the Nashua Center for the Arts, kicking off their fall tour with a show that will be remembered for years to come. The performance marked the triumphant return of guitarist Brian Moss, who rejoined the band after a hiatus, seamlessly reclaiming his place in the band and hitting the ground running.
Flip Circus Comes to Burlington This September
If you enjoy a fun and energetic performance for all ages, get your clown shoes on and head over to Flip Circus at the Burlington Mall from September 6-17. Flip Circus will be bringing their innovative family-friendly event (in an iconic red-and-white climate-controlled tent!) to Burlington residents and visitors, and they are certain the performances will wow you. Acts from all over the world will perform everything from juggling to physical comedy to dance, acrobatics, and body-bending (yes, you read that right!), all accompanied by a live band.
WILMINGTON LOTTERY ROUNDUP: 6 Recent Winners In Town
WILMINGTON, MA — Find out where large winning lottery and scratch tickets have recently been sold in Wilmington:. Thu, Aug 15, 2024 — $5,000 — $10,000,000 BONANZA — Rt 38 Smoke Shop. Mon, Aug 12, 2024 — $1,000 — Lifetime Millions — Nouria.
Calendar: Guide to Stephen King's Maine on tap
Meets the 2nd Thursday of every month. 9:30-10:30 a.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St. ANDOVER: Wiggle Words (Ages 0-18 months) Come to an early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories. 9:30-10 a.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St. Must register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org. ANDOVER: Tot Event...
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