Massachusetts State

The coastline of Massachusetts is blessed with seemingly endless miles of beaches along the Atlantic Ocean. Cape Cod includes even more stunning bay beaches as options to visit, all just a short drive from Boston. It’s no wonder Massachusetts is a top beach destination in the country for tourists, artists, and wildlife alike. Outside of Provincetown, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket lie many lesser-known beach towns that bring the same historical New England charm. From sand that sings, to the most painted building in America, to a popular destination for Snow Owls, we’ve compiled a list of the top 9 lesser known beach towns in Massachusetts.

The Best Massachusetts Beach Towns You May Not Know

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Wisconsin State

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Brookfield, WI

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In a wave of unexpected newsunexpected newsunexpected newsunexpected news, Piggly Wiggly has shuttered its store in Brookfield, Wisconsin, leaving customers feeling as if they've lost a family member. The closure, originally set for June 15, was moved up abruptly, catching shoppers off guard as the aisles emptied out with a clearance sale offering 50% off all merchandise.

500-store Grocery Chain Closes Location, Shoppers Cry.

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Maine State

Heather Strout Thompson has been hauling lobster since traps were wooden. Here are her top lobster rolls in her home state of Maine, from Chipman's Wharf to Luke's Lobster. Hundreds of years ago, lobsters washed up in droves along what's now Maine's rocky coast, so plentiful and cheap it was fed to prisoners. Today, tourists from all over come to the US's north-easternmost state for the meatiest, sweetest lobster in the world, thanks to its freezing cold waters. And the best lobsters naturally make the best lobster rolls.

Here's where a fourth-generation lobsterman goes for lobster rolls in Maine

Pittsfield, MA

POLITICO

The event will feature James Taylor, Emanuel Ax and Yo-Yo Ma.

Harris set to raise $1.4M at Berkshires fundraiser

California State

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Los Angeles County, CA

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Optum, a health care services subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, reported to the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) report, July 18, that they would be laying off 524 employees across San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange and Alameda counties.

Optum laying off 524 employees in San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Riverside and Orange counties

Barrington, NH

InsideEdition

Leanne Redden, a Massachusetts woman, went missing in April 2013 in the area of the town of Lynn with her boyfriend, who died just months after her disappearance, according to reports.

Police Search Private Property in New Hampshire Linked to Decade-Old Massachusetts Missing Person Case

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Hanover, NH

Fox News

Dartmouth students Kexin Cai and Won Jang were found dead in the Connecticut River between May and July, though New Hampshire police do not suspect any foul play.

Second Dartmouth student found dead in Connecticut River in two months

Dianna Carney

Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The Network Coffee Shop in Denver has posted online that it is closing for at least a week. The coffee shop serves people experiencing homelessness. I used to occasionally patronize the coffee shop.

Opinion: Coffee shop for homeless in Denver temporarily closes

Ocilla, GA

Last Thursday, agents from the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF) made an arrest following a successful execution of a search warrant at a residence in Ocilla. According to officials, the search yielded a significant quantity of drugs, including tablets suspected to contain fentanyl, associated with a criminal street gang.

Successful Drug Bust in Ocilla Leads to Arrest Linked to 'Local Criminal Street Gang'

Virginia State

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

Florida State

Orlando, FL

Markets Insider

Homebuyer cancellations are cropping up in Florida after a meteoric rise in home prices.

Florida's housing market is seeing 'nightmare scenarios' as buyers back out due to affordability concerns, Redfin says

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

MassLive.com

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More than 50 beaches closed across Massachusetts on Friday

Friday is expected to be a dry, seasonable day, but any Massachusetts beachgoers will be disappointed to know that their local beach might be closed. As...

More than 50 beaches closed across Massachusetts on Friday

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