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Here’s what to know about traveling to and around Salem this Halloween season
The commuter rail is expanding service to accommodate visitors. As visitors begin to flock to Salem for Halloween festivities, the city has announced planned road closures for the month of October, citing anticipated safety concerns. Visitors should not plan to drive into downtown Salem, especially on weekends — instead, they...
Everything you need to know about Halloween season in Salem
Everything to know about visiting Salem in October, including parking info, the best restaurants, Salem Witch Trials activities, and a full guide to Halloween celebrations. If you’re looking for a festive, seasonally appropriate day trip this month, you’d be hard-pressed to find a New England destination that celebrates Halloween as thoroughly as Salem.
Port strike has some Massachusetts businesses on edge
BOSTON - About 25,000 dock workers at 14 ports from Massachusetts to Texas went on strike early Tuesday morning. The dockworkers want better pay and less automation.Conley Terminal, the main cargo port in South Boston, is now shut down and that will have an impact on local businesses.The merchandise in Neal Wigetman's store, Basics Carpet and Furniture in Allston, comes from a container on a cargo ship. Those ships travel to ports in Boston, New York, or New Jersey, then the cargo is sent to a supplier who trucks the pieces to the showroom."It's all coming from overseas. None of...
Massachusetts’ Most Expensive Restaurant Doesn’t Allow You To Pick What You Eat
A lot of people are describing O Ya Japanese restaurant in Boston, Massachusetts with just one word; Wow. And the customers are not even able to choose what they eat. O Ya serves only Omakase style, which means, "Up to the Chef." It's also pronounced, "oh-ma-KAH-say." According to Lovefood.com, this...
Spooky Season Runs on Dunkin’®! Brand Unveils Potion Macchiato, Halloween MUNCHKINS® Bucket and Official DunKings™ Halloween Costumes
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 1, 2024-- Dunkin’ is dialing up the excitement this spooky season with an all-new lineup of Halloween-inspired tricks and treats to take guests from morning to midnight. This October, the brand is introducing a striking new Potion Macchiato, a revamped Spider Specialty Donut, and a Halloween MUNCHKINS Bucket, which features new Halloween MUNCHKINS Donut Hole Treats covered in chocolate and orange sprinkles. These limited-time, seasonal offerings will be available in Dunkin’ restaurants nationwide starting October 16. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241001373027/en/ This October, Dunkin’ is introducing a striking new Potion Macchiato, a revamped Spider Specialty Donut, and a Halloween MUNCHKINS Bucket, which features new Halloween MUNCHKINS Donut Hole Treats covered in chocolate and orange sprinkles. (Photo: Business Wire)
West Nile Virus confirmed in mosquitoes from Lynn
For the ItemThe Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced on Friday, Sept. 27, that West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Lynn. In 2023, 10,765 mosquito samples were tested for WNV and 164 samples were positive. Lynn had 0 WNV positive mosquito samples identified in 2023. WNV is most commonly transmitted to […] The post West Nile Virus confirmed in mosquitoes from Lynn appeared first on Itemlive.
Late drama sees Marblehead tie Peabody
Mark AboyounPEABODY — Soccer is a game in which it doesn’t matter how many shots, corners, or chances you create, unless you put the ball in the back of the net. Tuesday night under the lights at Veterans Memorial Stadium, Marblehead’s girls team, which had 36 shots on goal, needed a last-minute penalty to tie Peabody, […] The post Late drama sees Marblehead tie Peabody appeared first on Itemlive.
Buttigieg, Vance will be stumping at Mass. fundraisers this weekend
Vance comes to Gloucester Saturday and Buttigieg will be in Boston Sunday. US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance are both scheduled to come to Massachusetts this weekend for separate fundraising events. Vance plans to come to Gloucester on Saturday for a fundraising event...
From pizza to pie: Here’s everything you can eat at the 2024 Topsfield Fair
The Topsfield Fair returns Friday, Oct. 4 offering dozens of food options, from fried vegetables and funnel cake to gyros and whoopie pies. The Topsfield Fair runs until Oct. 14. It’s at 207 Boston St. in Topsfield on the North Shore. The hours vary, so check the fair’s website for a daily schedule.
Rescuers carry injured Somerville woman, 25, nearly 2 miles down hiking path
Her fellow hikers helped the injured woman descend about 1,000 feet before rescuers arrived. A 25-year-old woman slipped and fell while hiking on Edmands Path in Sargent’s Purchase on Sunday, officials say. At 12:15 p.m., the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department was notified that a hiker was injured...
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