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Five of the Safest Cities in America Are in Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, & Vermont
While people from away, and younger people, may consider mostly rural New England to be 'boring', there are some major benefits to living in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and rural Massachusetts. One of the biggest benefits is how safe these states are. Sure, violent crimes do occasionally happen in rural...
Cape Cod Beaches Are Still Not Clear of Summer Sharks
Labor Day is long past. Cape Cod traffic has eased considerably. Year-round Cape residents are settling in for a quiet winter season free of tourists who've returned home until next spring. Well, most tourists. Atlantic white sharks begin arriving on Cape Cod in the spring, usually in May, ahead of...
Here’s where spotted lanternflies have been found in Mass.
The spotted lanternfly — an invasive insect that damages trees and other woody plants — is being tracked throughout Massachusetts by the state’s Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR). The MDAR Invasive Species Dashboard shows which communities across the state are currently dealing with spotted lanternfly infestations. It...
Chick-fil-A Should Not Be Going into Patriot Place at Gillette Stadium
I may be reading into this, but whose idea was it to have a Chick-fil-A put in at Patriot Place in Foxborough?. In case you missed it, Chick-fil-A will be opening in Patriot Place, at Gillette Stadium, in 2026, according to the Patriot Place website. This feels...stupid. I know you're...
Dartmouth Gets a Dash of Holiday Cheer as Spirit Christmas Rolls In
Deck the halls with Spirit Christmas! Fa, la, la, la, laa, la, la, la, laaa!. For those looking to get into the Christmas spirit a little earlier this year, Dartmouth is gearing up for a twist on the Spirit franchise: Spirit Christmas. The store is preparing to open its doors in time for the 2024 holiday season. This new pop-up store, operated by Spencer Spirit Holdings, will bring a one-stop-shop experience for all things Christmas, offering a wide selection of holiday decorations, festive apparel, and unique gifts for the season.
Kentucky-Born Abe Lincoln Never Knew of His Massachusetts Roots
The nation's 16th president certainly got around. Recently, we told you how in September 1848, U.S. Representative Abraham Lincoln spent a night at the Grinnell Mansion on County Street. Lincoln was in New Bedford to campaign on behalf of Zachary Taylor's presidential bid and for the re-election of his friend,...
Things to Do: Factor of Terror, Fear Town kid-friendly Halloween; Fall River Open Studios
“What do you want to do?” If you need an answer to this age-old question for making plans, we’ve got you covered. In Things To Do, we take a look at, well, things to do, happening every week in the Greater Fall River area and around the SouthCoast. ...
Trunk or Treat volunteers and cosplayers: Help New Bedford police share Halloween fun
NEW BEDFORD — For those who remember past eras, the streets of many New Bedford neighborhoods may look strikingly empty on Halloween compared to the trick-or-treat-filled evenings of old. While there are some exceptions, the area around the city's South Public Safety Center on Brock Avenue doesn't tend to be one of them. "A lot of these kids who live in this neighborhood, they probably will not come out on Halloween night," New Bedford Police Deputy Scott...
A Mass. waterfront hotel is hosting a Golden Retriever getaway
Dogs will enjoy a Pup Polar Plunge, Halloween costume contest, and more. A waterfront hotel on Cape Cod will go to the dogs this month as Golden Retrievers take over the property for a special weekend in their honor. Sea Crest Beach Resort‘s second Golden Getaway will take place Oct....
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