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Samantha Rae From Kingston, NH: Local Catch Of The Week
New England artist Samantha Rae has evolved from a high energy cover band frontperson into a thoughtful and inspired singer/songwriter. The proof is in her just released impressive debut solo album. You’ll have the chance to hear the leadoff single here, plus get to know Samantha a little better and find out where to see her performing live.
Guy Fieri’s Love for This New Hampshire Restaurant Puts It on Must-Visit List
If you live in New Hampshire, you know how much Guy Fieri LOVES Bobby Marcotte, a.k.a Bobby the Butcher and the Tuckaway Tavern in Raymond, New Hampshire. Fieri has said it so much that food industry website Chowhound has created a list of 14 restaurants Guy loves that are worth visiting. The Tuckaway is on the list.
10-year-old boy suffers hypothermia scare at Hampton Beach
HAMPTON, N.H. — New Hampshire is experiencing a hot summer, but the beach water remains unusually cold. A Massachusetts mother is warning beachgoers after her 10-year-old son, Declan, showed signs of hypothermia while swimming. The Cassani family was vacationing at Hampton Beach for the first time on the Fourth...
Taylor Swift look-alike show draws fans, social media buzz to New Hampshire Canobie Lake Park
It's a Cruel Summer at Canobie Lake Park, just over the Massachusetts line in Salem, New Hampshire. Lost “The Great War” with Ticketmaster trying to get tickets to Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour? Are you down bad crying at the gym over missing the highest grossing tour of all time? Look no further than Canobie Lake Park in Salem, New Hampshire to get your Swiftie fix.
What A Mall In Mass. Looked Like 30 Years Ago
A massive chunk of time during my teenage years was spent bouncing back and forth between the North Shore Mall and Liberty Tree Mall up off of Route 128 on the north shore of Massachusetts. I hope you get nostalgic about the following photos. Let's Walk Through Liberty Tree Mall...
Dave Portnoy Reviews Tripoli Pizza & Bakery In Lawrence
The 47-year-old Barstool Sports owner found himself in Essex County, at Tripoli Pizza & Bakery in Lawrence, for the latest edition of his “One Bite Pizza Reviews” YouTube series that was posted Tuesday, July 16. Founded by the Zappala family in 1924, the business started selling fresh bread...
New Mexican restaurant spices up food options in North Andover
NORTH ANDOVER — Mexican restaurant Pablo’s Tacos & Burritos is breathing new life into an empty downtown storefront after opening in June. Pablo’s began as a food truck providing fresh, authentic Mexican food across the Merrimack Valley and gained a legion of loyal customers. “If you’re looking...
Plunge Pools Transform Backyards Into Luxury Retreats in Andover and Beyond
The back yard, once a serene swath of green, has taken on the status of a luxury entertainment center, complete with swimming pools, spas, water features, patios and even elaborate outdoor kitchens. These staycation areas have all the cachet and bells and whistles of five-star resorts and are so cleverly...
Topsfield’s hidden pasta factory
Wearing an apron and a smile, Angelo Cerminara steps outside to give an Italian welcome to his Topsfield home, which is also the site of his business, L’Amore Della Pasta. He shuts the door quickly to keep the kitchen sanitary. Stacked wooden racks hold rows of drying fettuccine colored with vegetable powder: black-flecked yellow, green, orange, with purple soon to come.
Squirrels are to blame for majority of recent power outages in Ipswich
IPSWICH — Greenheads have long held the title as most annoying pest of the summer, but there’s another contender climbing the ranks (and utility poles). According to interim electric light manager Dylan Lewellyn, squirrels are mostly to blame for a growing number of power outages throughout Ipswich. A...
Southern Italian, Sicilian restaurant opens new location north of Boston
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. A restaurant west of Boston that is known for its southern Italian and Sicilian fare has expanded to a new location north of the city. According to an Instagram post, Brelundi in Waltham has its grand opening and ribbon cutting in Tewksbury...
Exeter Country Club delays new clubhouse, restaurant amid rising costs
EXETER — Exeter Country Club's plan to construct a new clubhouse and restaurant is on hold – at least for now. Blind Tiger, LLC, which manages the club at 58 Jady Hill, recently requested a one-year extension from the town's Planning Board to construct a new two-story clubhouse with a restaurant on the second floor.
The 3rd Annual New England Hot Sauce Fest!
The Spicy Shark proudly presents the highly anticipated 3rd Annual New England Hot Sauce Fest, a spicy festival that will delight heat seekers and hot sauce enthusiasts alike. The event will take place on Saturday, July 27 (Rain date: July 28), from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the scenic outdoor field behind Smuttynose Brewery in Hampton.
Hampton Beach leaders back major Casino redevelopment: ‘It needs to be revitalized’
Beach officials are endorsing a future redevelopment of the Hampton Beach Casino, though a bill that failed in the Legislature could delay plans being filed with the town to at least 2025. The Hampton Beach Village District commissioners voted 3-0 in June to endorse the project by Casino majority owner...
Beantown Swing brings hometown to the stage this July
IPSWICH — For many local students, jazz is well within Ipswich’s ballpark … and they’ve got some strong hometown hitters. This year, Beantown Swing will return to the Crane Estate on the evening of July 25. An annual feature of the Castle Concert Series, the local group acquires Ipswich students to perform with them.
4 MA Towns Tie For “Worst BBQ” On Bogus Best BBQ Cities List
Anytime anyone makes a “Best Of” list, feathers get ruffled. As a Massachusetts resident, this Best BBQ Cities list ruffled mine. The list comes courtesy of LawnStarter, and it’s a ranking of the Best BBQ Cities in America. They “looked at access to barbecue vendors and smokehouses, consumer ratings, competition awards, and the number of barbecue festivals, among 20 total metrics.”
Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls to headline WXRV/92.5 the River’s 22nd Annual Free Riverfest Music Festival on August 24
Boston’s Independent Radio, 92.5 the River announced that Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls will headline the station’s 22nd Annual Riverfest Music Festival on Saturday, August 24, 2023, from 12 Noon – 6:00 PM. Matt Pond PA, Ali McGuirk, and Zola Simone join the lineup for a full day of free music and activities at the Broadway Boardwalk at Salisbury Beach. This year’s festival is presented by Bud Light and produced in conjunction with the Salisbury Beach Partnership. More information can be found at https://theriverboston.com/riverfest-salisbury-beach/
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