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Two long-time Quincy restaurants close today amid shake-up of city's restaurant scene
QUINCY ‒ The end of June marks the end of an era in Quincy's restaurant scene, as two staples that have served South Shore diners for a combined 117 years close for good. La Paloma Mexican Restaurant on Newport Ave and The Wheelhouse Diner on Hancock Street both say a final goodbye to regulars and staff on Sunday, June 30.
From dancing fireflies to a raging summer torrent
Photographer Gordon Miller has captured some remarkable moments recently. Fireflies have been abundant this month and he’s ventured out in early evening hours to photograph them dancing along River Road in Duxbury. Long exposures from 30 seconds to 4 minutes catch the tiny flying lights as well as beams from cars crossing the bridge and along the road.
Mass. State Lottery winner: $100,000 prize won off of scratch ticket
A $100,000 prize was claimed in Massachusetts Thursday off of the scratch ticket game “$15,000,000 Money Maker.”. The winning ticket was sold at Grampy’s General Store in Hanover. It was the largest prize won or claimed in Massachusetts Thursday. Players need to match any of the numbers to...
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Hanover
It's been a very lucky week for one Bay Stater after they won a $100,000 jackpot in the Massachusetts State Lottery. They won the six-figure prize by playing the $30 scratch-off game "$15,000,000 Money Maker." The winner claimed the ticket on Thursday, June 27. It was the biggest jackpot that …
Pets of the Week: Cats Louie and Lilah are a brother/sister team, ready for new adventures
The Taunton Animal Shelter Pets of the Week are a couple of cool cats named Louie and Lilah. They're a brother/sister team, about 9 weeks old. Louie is laid back, and Lilah is always off doing something, maybe because her double front paws carry her off on different adventures. They...
Tour local gardens with A River Runs Through It Garden Tour July 21
The local garden club A River Runs Through It hosts its annual self-guided Garden Tour on Sunday, July 21, with six locations in Waterbury and Duxbury. The gardens chosen for this year’s tour include a variety of ecological settings including riverside, mountainside, sun, shade and vegetable gardens. Specific addresses are not announced until the day before the tour.
Instagram worthy Mexican food has landed in Randolph
RANDOLPH — A new Instagram worthy Mexican and Puerto Rican restaurant has opened in Randolph and they’re serving classic margaritas and birria tacos the authentic way. Right on the same street as Showcase Cinema is the restaurant of your photo dreams with a red flower wall and colored neon lighting that wraps around the restaurant. The décor is so unique you’ll feel like you’re in a lush garden.
Aces on the water: Onset holds 15th poker kayak run
A fleet of kayaks set out from Shell Point Beach the morning of Saturday, June 29, each with expert hands behind their paddles. They sailed in search of winning poker hands — and there, for some, is where their expertise failed. “I was really close to a flush, but...
Two Long Time North Quincy Restaurants closing
Quincy News — Breaking News — Local News — Quincy Politics, Local News for Quincy, MA — News Stories and Commentery About Quincy, Massachusetts. — News about Quincy Massachusetts covered by Quincy Quarry News with commentary added. In two signs showing how just how much Quincy...
Enter to Win Tickets to Styx and Foreigner at Mansfield’s Xfinity Center
The Renegades and Juke Box Heroes Tour is coming to Mansfield, and we've got your chance to enter to win tickets to see the big show. Styx, Foreigner and special guest John Waite will be performing at the Xfinity Center on Friday, August 2. Tickets are still available at LiveNation.com, but we have your shot at winning a free pair.
Stars and Stripes Parade, Saturday June 29th
Vehicle travel on Washington Street from Plain St. to Hollis School will be closed shortly after 11 and until 2PM. There will also be no on-street parking. The parade kicks off at 11:45 departing the Braintree RMV and will head North ending at the Hollis School. Please use alt. routes.
Local July Fourth Celebrations 2024
Let's get Red, White, and Blue Ready! Here are our local parades, festivals, and fireworks to attend in the next week. I have my glow sticks and American Flag sweater ready to go. Have a wonderful 4th with your family and friends!. Fireworks Checklist:. Bug spray. Lawn chairs or blankets.
‘One room, a whole lot of love’: Historic segregation-era Cornland School restored as museum in Chesapeake
CHESAPEAKE — A globe of the world before Russia became a country. An American flag with 48 stars. An oil lamp, three wooden pencils and a hand bell. A beloved pillar-like potbelly stove anchoring the center of the room. A signature from “Kathryn” penned in 1933 in a book nestled under an antique wooden school desk. About 80 years ago, those were a few items students of the Cornland School — ...
Scavenger hunt, ice cream social from Swifts Beach Association
The Swifts Beach Association will have a scavenger hunt on Fourth of July weekend, leading up to an ice cream social at on Saturday, July 6 at 7 p.m. The form for the scavenger hunt costs $5 can be picked up at the association’s kid’s bingo event, held Friday, July 5 at 7 p.m. Scavenger hunt sheets can be returned at the ice cream social; the social costs $5 per person.
‘Tour des Fleurs’ to show off Wareham’s finest gardens
Have you ever gone by a home in Wareham and thought, ‘If only I could take a walk through that home’s garden’?. If so, you’re in luck, as the Wareham Garden Club presents ‘Tour des Fleurs — a Gateway Garden Stroll.’. On Saturday, July...
Oceanfront Baking: 6 Scituate’s Seaside Bakery with a View to Savor
Scituate, MA, is a charming coastal town known for its beautiful beaches, historic lighthouse, and quaint New England charm. Within this picturesque community are several delightful bakeries that offer a wide array of tempting treats and freshly baked goods. From savory pastries and artisan breads to decadent cakes and pastries,...
‘The Other Woman’ is July’s mystery book selection
The mystery book club at the Wareham Free Library has chosen ‘The Other Woman’ by Hank Phillippi Ryan as its selection for its Tuesday, July 16 meeting. ‘The Other Woman’ brings together Jane Rylan, a local newpaper reporter who begins to suspect a Senate candidate is hiding a secret mistress, and Jake Brogan, a detective on the hunt for a killer, according to the author’s webpage. As the body count rises and the election looms closer, Jane and Jake realize their cases are connected, and they may be facing a ruthless killer who will stop at nothing to silence a scandal.
Taunton’s Hidden Gems: 20 Unmissable Shopping Malls
Shopping malls in Taunton, MA, offer residents and visitors a convenient and diverse shopping experience. With a variety of stores, restaurants, and entertainment options, these malls are popular destinations for those looking to shop, dine, and socialize in one convenient location. From national retailers to local boutiques, there is something...
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