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Taunton Eats: Home Plate Bay Street Grill gets Phantom Gourmet shoutout for meatballs
Not sure where to grab a bite to eat? With lots of options around the Taunton area, it can be difficult to choose. If you’re having a hard time, we’re here to help you narrow it down. We've compiled a list of meal deals, special events, and mouth-watering offerings at local eateries and markets...
Mass. State Lottery winner: Stop & Shop sells $100,000 winning ticket
Of the millions of dollars won Wednesday by lottery players in Massachusetts, $100,000 was won from a ticket sold at a Stop & Shop in the state. The $100,000 prize was from the daily “Mass Cash” drawing. The winning numbers for the drawing were 4, 8, 26, 27 and 28. The ticket was sold at the Stop & Shop in New Bedford.
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.
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...
Taunton Bringing New Life Downtown With Performing Arts Center
TAUNTON (WBSM) — The theater scene is coming alive in Taunton as Mayor Shaunna O'Connell has announced that a newly-formed performing arts center will soon be downtown. Located at 21 Main Street, the Taunton Performing Arts Center (TPAC) is a new addition to the city, hoping to give residents more opportunities to engage in performing arts.
New Bedford Welcomes New Pizza Hut with Iconic ’90s Buffet
Get ready New Bedford, there's a new Pizza Hut coming to the city and is gearing up for something nostalgic. Coming soon to 914 Mount Pleasant Street by Kings Highway, Pizza Hut promises to bring back the beloved '90s style buffet and salad bar that many have been missed and been craving.
Bajah’s Cat Café in Tiverton Has Busiest Day in 3 Years After Viral Social Media Post
As a business owner, how do you get people in the door?. For one Tiverton business owner, she called upon the town to rally behind her, and they came out in droves. Bajah’s Cat Café made history in 2021 when it became the first cat café in the area.
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 […]
New Mexican restaurant opening next month on Route 6 in Dartmouth
A Mexican restaurant considered a fresh and healthier option is coming soon to the South Coast. Caliente Mexican Grill is opening in September at 329 State Road (Route 6) in Dartmouth at the former Papa Gino’s. To give you some background, Caliente Mexican Grill was created in 2005 with...
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. ...
Fall River’s iconic Mee Sum has a buyer, currently under agreement
A Fall River landmark that was put up for sale earlier this year has a buyer. The iconic Mee Sum, the Chinese American restaurant open for over 74 years serving the Southcoast and beyond with exceptional Chinese cuisine was put up for sale in April and had a most recent asking price of $449,000.
King Richard's Faire Has Arrived!
Thou art most welcome! The 43rd annual KING RICHARD’S FAIRE, New England’s largest and longest-running Renaissance festival will open on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Nestled on a beautiful 80-acre wooded site off Rt. 58 in Carver, MA, this enchanting event features tree-lined paths leading to a magical village ruled by King Richard XI, Queen Anne III, and their royal court. Visitors can enjoy a day filled with colorful performances by acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, fire-eaters, musicians, dancers, and puppeteers, all celebrating the spirit of the Renaissance. More information and King Richard's Faire tickets can be found at https://www.kingrichardsfaire.net/
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...
Summer is not over yet. Check out these Fall River-area restaurants before the season ends
Kids are heading back to school and pumpkin spice is hitting the shelves, which means brains have flipped into fall mode for many of us. But summer's not over yet, so there’s still time to make the most of it. For foodies, that means hitting up your favorite seasonal spots for summer eats, treats...
Meet the man who shoots (pictures) of birds
Photographer Bob Warner is a regular contributor to the Plymouth Independent’s “Your Art Here” section. The Plymouth resident’s closeup photographs of birds, in particular, are stunning. Videojournalist Christopher Harting recently spent some time with Warner to find out more about the man and his art. He captures Warner’s story in this short video.
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