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A Massachusetts Inn Was the Birthplace of the Chocolate Chip Cookie
It is scientifically impossible not to love chocolate chip cookies. Whether they're fresh out of the oven or paired with a cold glass of milk, chocolate chip cookies put smiles on the faces of kids and kids at heart. But did you know that the popular treat was first invented...
Brockton schools eliminating teaching jobs; $100K lottery winner: 5 top stories last week
BROCKTON − SABURA, a community organization focusing on education and recreation, has been housed in The Goddard School since 2020. The organization will however need to find a new home. Here's what we know. A lucky Stoughton resident won $100,000 off a free lottery ticket he received as part of a recent Massachusetts State Lottery promotion, ...
5 Local Parks That Will Get Your Dog's Tail Wagging
(Massachusetts) Recently the often unpredictable weather in Massachusetts has reached that perfect (and hopefully not brief) period of time between spring and summer when it is gorgeous and sunny out, but not yet oppressively hot. It's important that we all take advantage of this time because the intense heat will be upon us before we know it.
Chicken chain known for ‘insanely good chicken’ opening new Mass. location
A local fast food chicken chain known for its “insanely good chicken” is opening up a new shop later this month. Yas Chicken will open its new Brockton store on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. The shop is located at 645 Crescent St. in Brockton, and will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday, according to a Facebook post from Yas Chicken.
Mosquito Spraying Season Is Here: What That Means For Your Yard
(Massachusetts) In our current climate of vastly differing opinions and ideologies, it can be difficult to find anything that everyone, or even most people, can agree on. However, the warming temperature of spring brings with it a true common enemy that can truly unite us all. Mosquito season is here, and we all need to be prepared to face it.
Sad, lonely animals want to be adopted. How this shelter is speeding up the process
SCITUATE – Hundreds of animals needing homes pass through the doors of Scituate Animal Shelter each year, many of them needing veterinary care before they can be adopted out. The shelter’s in-house veterinarian, Julia Bentley, helps speed that process along. But there’s only so much she can do on site, meaning animals must go out for things like spay or neuters and dental care. ...
Brockton's beloved JJ's Caffe is officially closed. What restaurant will replace it?
BROCKTON — The beloved breakfast spot known for its hash bombs and crème brûlée French toast has officially closed permanently. It’s a “sad day” according to Facebook users from Brockton as the sign for a new restaurant takes the place of JJ’s Caffe located at 610 N. Main St. in Brockton.
Levitate Backyard open for 2024; Lineup includes Matisyahu, Badfish, The Expendables
Levitate Backyard is back for 2024 with a star-studded lineup, fun events and a revamped menu to keep the South Shore rocking all summer long. This year’s summer music series at the Marshfield venue features national acts including Ripe, Deer Tick, Steel Pulse, Donavon Frankenreiter and Matisyahu. There’s also plenty of other musical acts coming including free daily music from local and regional talent.
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