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4 Kitchen Items Massachusetts People Have That Will Repel Wasps
Summer is about a month away but here in Massachusetts, we are already getting a taste of the season with warm temperatures, longer days, shorts, t-shirts, proms, and graduations. I always look forward to this time of year for walking opportunities, setting up the kiddie pool for my daughter, and...
$100,000 Lottery Ticket Sold In Framingham
It's been a very lucky beginning to the Memorial Day weekend for one Bay Stater after they won a $100,000 jackpot in the Massachusetts State Lottery. They won the six-figure prize by correctly guessing all five numbers in the "Mass Cash" drawing on Friday, May 24. Those were 1, 7, 10, 28…
Dance studio founder Jo Ann Warren lends a hand at grandson's school to direct show
A "Teen Topics" story by Nancy Lowe Gray in The Evening Gazette in 1962 had the headline "8th-Grader Likes Staging Shows." Jo Ann Gentile, 13, of Shrewsbury, had started staging variety shows in the backyard of her home since she was 10. According to the article, she charged five cents for children and 10 cents for adults, with proceeds to benefit the St. Mary Church of Shrewsbury Building Fund. The story said Gentile had been dancing since she was 2.
3 Beers That Are the Most Delicious in the U.S. Are Made Here in Massachusetts
The number one alcoholic beverage consumed throughout the U.S. is, of course, beer. Of course, with Memorial Day Weekend being upon us, it seems like a good time to have a cold one or two. New England happens to be a fertile region for where you can find a wide range of the best tasting beers in the country. And in Massachusetts, there are three beers in particular that happen to be listed amongst the most delicious beers throughout the U.S. So, what are these delicious beers that originate here in Massachusetts?
Mango the canary: Lost, then found in Monson
MONSON — After Mango took off and left her without warning, Sandra R. Skoczylas had no way of knowing if she’d ever hear his beautiful voice again. But, she was hopeful. She made a plea on social media to spread the word about her lost pet, a canary that flew out an open window last Tuesday.
Massachusetts Pizza Joint is Being Called One of the Top U.S. Restaurants For 2024
Massachusetts definitely has its share of fantastic restaurants and eateries to experience throughout the entire state. Whether you're out east in Boston, or on the western side of Massachusetts in the Berkshires, there are some phenomenal spots to hit up. There's even one pizza spot in Massachusetts that just made an exclusive annual list of the top places to eat at in the U.S.
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.
Powerball winner: $150k prize won at Mobil gas station in Massachusetts
A lottery player in Massachusetts won $150,000 during Wednesday night’s “Powerball” drawing. The winning numbers for the May 22 drawing were 5, 16, 18, 26, 67 and Powerball: 4. The winner matched four of the first five numbers on their ticket and the Powerball number. There was...
Iconic Massachusetts Restaurant Named Most Romantic in the U.S.
Massachusetts is known for a lot of things. Its pivotal role in the country's history, some of the best colleges and universities in the world, spectacular landscapes from mountains to beaches, and in recent years the culinary scene has emerged as one of the best in the country. Boston, Massachusetts...
Remembering Bill Walton's Worcester visits: For Abbie Hoffman and the Grateful Dead
Both embraced the counterculture, so the friendship of basketball star Bill Walton and Worcester-raised activist Abbie Hoffman was fitting. In fact, Walton made his way to Worcester in April 1989 for Hoffman's memorial service at Temple Emanuel. ...
Breathtaking Massachusetts Hiking Trail Named Best in United States
Summer officially starts tomorrow and Massachusetts residents are ready!. From the beautiful Cape Cod beaches to the picturesque green mountains of the Berkshires, Massachusetts is a vast playground for outdoor enthusiasts during the summer months. While visitors flock here, locals love living in an area with abundant choices for outside recreation.
People Are Saying This Beautiful MA City Is Top 5 In US For Burger Lovers
I gotta tell you, Massachusetts friends and neighbors. I love a good CHEESEBURGER. Not all the time, mind you, but every once in a while...yeah...bring it on! Do you feel the same way? Good, now we can communicate!. Tell me, residents of the Berkshires, were you even aware that Massachusetts...
Weekend To Do List: Memorial Day weekend, and food festivals
BOSTON - The weather is beautiful for Memorial Day weekend, and there are plenty of ways to enjoy the sunshine around Massachusetts.Salisbury Memorial Day ParadeHonor the men and women who gave their lives for our country at the Salisbury Memorial Day Parade. It begins at the fire station before heading along the beach and ending at Salisbury Square. A special ceremony will be held at Salisbury Green after the parade.When: 10 a.m.Where: Salisbury Fire Department, 37 Lafayette Road, SalisburyCost: FreeClick here for more informationSpring Fling Craft Fair and Food FestivalIt's a two-day event with things to do for the whole...
Must-See Concerts Coming to Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts This Spring and Summer
It is hard to believe that we are just a few days away from the kickoff of summer concert season here in New England. Most venues will start their season over Memorial Day weekend. For example, the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor will start its season with Parker McCollum on Sunday, May 26.
3 Massachusetts Cities Are Among the Absolute Best Places to Live in America
There are several reasons why each of us reside in Massachusetts. Perhaps the Bay State is just that great of a state to live in. We have an abundance of amazing attractions throughout the Bay State! There's Boston, Salem, Martha's Vineyard, Cape Cod, the Berkshires, etc. Not only that, but there's so much rich history throughout the state as well. Sure, people like to travel here, but it also has become apparent that there's at least a few spots that have been labeled as the best places to live in America.
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