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The Most Spine-Chilling Haunted Attractions in Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts
Halloween in New England has changed a lot in the last few decades. In the 1980s and 1990s, kids dressed up and went trick-or-treating. In the 2020s, most trick-or-treating is done in the form of trunk-or-treats or big community events, like Augusta's Trick-or-Treat on Water Street. In the '80s and...
Maine’s Favorite Halloween Candy Choice For 2024 Is Truly Scary
This "love it, or leave it" classic candy, is tops in the 207. As we get closer and closer to Halloween, many of us have candy on our brains. Our-co-worker Chris Popper is famous in these parts, for handing out giant-sized candy bars, so as you can imagine, he is a pretty big hit in his Bangor neighborhood, but when it comes to Maine's favorite candy of choice, it is amazingly, chocolate free.
You're Invited: Learn More About Fostering Rescue Dogs at Halloween Event on Cape Cod
Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, has announced a family-friendly Howl-O-Ween event that will have many adoptable pups currently being fostered in attendance. This event is the perfect place to meet dogs looking for forever homes if you're looking to add a furry friend to your family, or a great event to meet current foster families if you're interested in learning how to become a foster home for rescue dogs.
Mass. Awards $3.1 Million in Grants to Combat Youth Problem Gambling
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced $3.1 million in grants to organizations supporting problem gambling prevention among youth and expanding workforce development programs for agencies that provide treatment. According to DPH, the 2021 MA Youth Health Survey found that 42.4 percent of high school and...
Artist showcases wide range of upcycling at Framingham studio
FRAMINGHAM - An artist has transformed his studio in Framingham into an event space, thanks to his love of upcycling."It's a vibe. Fireseed is a vibe and it's palpable, owner Patiño Vazquez told WBZ-TV.Fireseed in Framingham is his whimsical, eclectic creation that's part art studio, part performing space."A lot of healing""A lot of healing has happened in here. A lot of creativity, a lot of laughter, and a lot of unity and it's blowing my mind how it continues to unfold," Vazquez said.Fireseed started as an upcycling arts collective. Vazquez would take older, discarded objects and turn them into something...
Halloween Children's Books That Take Place in Massachusetts
With October 31st just around the corner and the cold air moving in (too fast, if you ask me!), it’s the perfect time of year to curl up with a good book. For the younger members of your family, seeing their own communities come to life within the pages can be a magical, and spooktacular, reading adventure.
What to read: 8 books to better understand the MCAS ballot question
Want to better understand the Mass. state ballot questions you’ll be voting on in November? These booksellers have recommendations. This November, Massachusetts residents will vote on five ballot questions and make important decisions on legalizing psychedelics, eliminating tipped minimum wage, allowing rideshare drivers to unionize, and more. To better...
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