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New Millionaire: Weymouth Man Wins $1M In Lottery Ticket Bought In Quincy
A Weymouth man is eyeing a new home after he won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Joseph Rooney won his seven-figure check playing the $20 scratch-off game “$10,000,000 Cash Blast.” Three of the game's $10 million grand prizes remain in circulation, along wi…
Invasive spotted lanternfly infestation reported in Seekonk
SEEKONK, Mass. (WPRI) — The spotted lanternfly has once again been detected in Massachusetts, this time in Seekonk. The invasive insects are notorious for swarming during the late summer and fall. The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) confirmed the infestation after several Seekonk residents reported seeing the bugs. This marks the third year since […]
Horse who contracted EEE in Middleborough dies
MIDDLEBOROUGH, R.I. (WLNE) — The Middleborough Health Department said that a horse that was infected with Eastern Equine Encephalitis died on Aug. 24. The town said the horse was unvaccinated and that there are currently no human cases of EEE or West Nile Virus in the town. The state...
Somerset train will soon see new life as Choo-Chew craft kitchen. What to know.
SOMERSET — When one carriage door closes, another swings open. Those saddened by the recent departure of a barbecue restaurant from one of the town's most quirky and familiar dining sites are in for a treat. One month after operations at the iconic Route 6 railroad car got derailed with the closure of Missing...
Whatever happened to the Shawmut Diner?
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A crane several stories tall rolled to the highest point at the Bristol County Jail and House of Correction campus in North Dartmouth early this month, lowered a hook and started a big lift. The old Shawmut Diner, 30 tons of it, was on to its next chapter — in Connecticut.
Food festivals, fairs and family days: Here are 13 of the best Brockton-area events
BROCKTON − Fall is right around the corner and the end of summer brings with it outdoor food festivals featuring homemade delicacies and plenty of family-fun activities. There are many events set for throughout the Brockton area to look forward to in the coming months, from food festivals, to family fun days, to Renaissance Faires and agricultural celebrations. ...
Pet of the Week: Husky Bryce is sweet, enjoys long walks
The Taunton Animal Shelter Pet of the Week is Bryce, a handsome male Husky who is about 3 years old. Bryce is looking for a home with someone who loves and is familiar with the Husky breed. He needs a home with no cats or small animals, but he may be fine with another...
‘A ghost story for people who don’t believe in ghosts’
Milton’s J. Courtney Sullivan talks ghosts, “The Big Lebowski,” Reese Witherspoon, and the best e-card she ever wrote. I call J. Courtney Sullivan on a recent sunny afternoon to find her at Wards Berry Farm in Sharon with her two kids. Seven-year-old Leo wants to talk to...
Some of the best gluten-free restaurants, bakeries in America are in New England, according to USA Today readers
Travelers with gluten sensitivities are in good hands in New England, as some of the best gluten-free restaurants and bakeries in the nation are found here, according to USA Today readers. Three Wishes Bakery in Johnston, R.I. ranked No. 4 and Twist Bakery & Cafe in Burlington and Millis, Mass....
Halifax dog cited as nuisance
A public hearing was held during the Aug. 13 Halifax Board of Selectmen’s meeting to determine whether a dog is a nuisance or dangerous dog. The hearing stemmed from a complaint regarding a dog owned by Tabor McSherry. Halifax’s Animal Control Officer (ACO) testified first. He said that the...
Brockton's very own food blogger launches Haitian take-out spot and convenience store
BOSTON — Brockton’s very own food blogger has launched his first flagship location in the heart of Boston, serving delicious culinary creations and fun snacks to get you through the workday. Right on 700 Albany St., Boston, where a subway used to reside, Mirbentz Jean Francois redesigned the large space and converted it into a convenience store and take-out restaurant called "Did You Eat Yet." ...
Win Marley Brothers Tickets
See The Marley Brothers in Mansfield, MA! Listen to Hot Mornings at 8am and to B. Aull at 5pm this week to win a pair of tickets to the show Thursday, September 26th at the Xfinity Center. (Contest dates 9/3/24-9/6/24) Made Hot in Maine by Shaggy’s Baggy Medical Dispensary! 245...
Further review of Milton Marketplace restaurant
The owners of Milton Marketplace will again go before the Planning Board to undergo further review of their plans to use a newly enclosed second floor patio and staircase spaces exclusively for a new restaurant. The Planning Board took the owners to task in a letter after members were surprised...
The Story of Style Apricot Lane Boutique in Franklin showcases possibilities
Nestled behind the Starbucks on East Central Street is Franklin’s fashion treasure, Apricot Lane Boutique. “Style is about expressing yourself in your own way,” says Marta McNulty, owner of Apricot Lane. “Women can be very individual in the ways they mix and match their clothing, and that’s a part of the Apricot Lane experience”
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