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Topsfield Fair 2024: Here’s your last chance to buy discounted tickets
Discounted tickets for one of the country’s oldest agricultural fairs, which returns at the end of the week, are on sale now. The 2024 Topsfield Fair will return for its 206th year on Friday, Oct. 4 until Monday, Oct. 14. The historic fair features a showcase of local farm...
Officials extend swimming ban at North Shore beach due to sharks, urge dog walkers to use caution
The swimming ban at a popular North Shore beach has once again been extended due to the continued presence of great white sharks in the water near the shoreline. The Trustees said this week that Crane Beach in Ipswich will remain closed to swimming through the end of October. “After a patrol on Monday by the Ipswich Harbormaster, during which sharks were spotted off Crane Beach, we decided out of an abundance of caution to keep the beach closed to swimming through the month of October,” The Trustees spokesperson Mary Dettloff said in a statement. Tuesday marked the end of shorebird nesting season, officially permitting the return of dog walking on the beach.
Continental Restaurant on Route 1 closes after decades in business
A family member of the owner told Boston.com that their closure was due to COVID-19 challenges and rising costs. The Continental Restaurant, one of the oldest eateries along Route 1 in the North Shore, is reportedly closing after decades in business. The news was first reported by Drew Moholland of...
Soup Flights are a Thing at This Newburyport, Massachusetts, Gem
October is upon us and you know what that means don't you? Two words, my friend: SOUP SEASON!. I am a bit of a self proclaimed soup aficionado. I get a little crazy with the soups I make. Last year my mission was to create soups inspired by all of my favorite sandwiches. I did a Philly Cheese Steak soup with a creamy cheez wiz broth.
Peek Inside Kowloon’s Sister Restaurant, 9 Dragons: Where New Hampshire Meets Vegas Nightclub
The cat is out of the bag - 9 Dragons is open at the Brook Casino in New Hampshire. Months ago, New Englanders everywhere were hit with some big news - the iconic Kowloon restaurant in Saugus, MA was opening a sister restaurant in New Hampshire. Well, that sister restaurant...
Find Out What Makes This the Best Steakhouse in Massachusetts!
Massachusetts definitely has its fair share of fantastic steak joints that serve up some of the most delicious steak dinners you could ask for. Sure, the Bay State is more well known for its seafood as it has some of the best throughout the entire country, but don't sleep on the steakhouses! And now, there's a spot that has recently earned the title of the best steakhouse in Massachusetts.
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.
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.
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