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4th annual Wild Women of Westford at the Westford Museum next week
WESTFORD — The following release was submitted by the Westford Museum and Historical Society. Through history Westford women have been legendary and Westford Historical Society is sharing lives of legendary Westford women paired with wine and appetizers for an evening full of history, discovery and diversity. Join us for...
Roger Cook, longtime "This Old House" landscaper, dies at 70
BURLINGTON - Roger Cook, the longtime landscape contractor on the PBS home improvement series "This Old House," has died. He was 70 years old.Cook died Wednesday "after a long battle with illness," the show said.The landscaping and gardening expert was involved with "This Old House" for more than 40 years, starting in 1982 when the show was produced by WGBH-TV in Boston. He first joined the program full-time in 1988 as a landscape contractor for a renovation of a bed and breakfast in Lexington. "Soft-spoken but no-nonsense approach""Roger was our much-loved colleague, treasured by the entire 'This Old House community' for...
Mother Bear And Cub Spotted In North Andover Neighborhood
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A momma black bear and her cub are the talk of a North Andover neighborhood. In a social media post Thursday, North Andover police said they have received multiple sightings of the bears in the area of Foster Street and Bridges Lane. Police...
Tatte Lexington opens its doors
Frothy lattes, fluffy croissants, spicy shakshuka — these familiar favorites from Tatte Bakery & Cafe are now available right here in Lexington. The Lexington branch of the beloved Boston-area chain opened Monday in the former Bertucci’s space at 1777 Mass. Ave. Photographer Vikram Anantha captured these photos of opening day.
Boy reels in colossal 118-pound white marlin on Nantucket, possibly breaking junior world record
A 12-year-old boy from Weston, Massachusetts, reeled in a massive white marlin off the coast of Nantucket on Aug. 16. Stone Fornes caught the 118.2-pound fish, potentially breaking a junior world record, while fishing with angler Elliot Sudal. The current record for a white marlin is 102 pounds, which was...
YV Art Museum in Acton holds sculpture symposium
A three-week art symposium is underway at YV Art Museum on Quarry Road in Acton. This is the museum’s thirteenth annual “New Art Archaeology Symposium”, held this year August 4 to August 25. Participating artists David Adilman, Marin Murakoshi, Yin Peet and Dankha Zomaya are creating sculptures on a stone pile next to the YV studio and gallery. The stone pile now holds seventy-nine sculptures by 32 artists from 12 countries. At the completion of the symposium on August 25, the museum will hold an opening reception at 2 p.m. with an artists’ talk, to celebrate the accomplishment.
“Come From Away” to be screened at Chelmsford Public Schools
CHELMSFORD – The McCarthy and Parker Middle School PTOs are sponsoring a free screening of the Broadway musical “Come From Away” for Chelmsford families. The screening will take place on Monday, Sept. 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Carl J. Rondina Performing Arts Center at Chelmsford High School.
New England offers quality, local peaches
One of the best treats of this season has to be fresh, local peaches. The soft and fuzzy, reddish-orange skin of a peach is the perfect camouflage for the sweet and juicy flesh that awaits inside, offering up that distinctive flavor of summer. Although the state of Georgia is famous...
Reunited, and It Feels So Good! Runaway Massachusetts Goat Found, Back Home With Brother!
HARVARD, MA – A runaway goat is back home with his “sad and scared” brother at a Massachusetts sanctuary after running loose for two days, rescuers said. The Sowa Goat Sanctuary in Harvard said that as they were unloading goat brothers Caleb and Joey to get them settled into their new life at the sanctuary on Sunday, something “spooked” Caleb and he ran away, prompting a frantic search and the offer of a $5,000 reward.
New Bedford-area filmmakers to take over Clasky Commons on Sunday. This is why.
NEW BEDFORD — Clasky Commons will become a film set on Sunday, Aug. 25, as local filmmakers from the New Bedford area bring to life the short film "A Beautiful Day." The film, set to premiere in October at a charity showcase, aims to raise funds to shed light on the topic of Alzheimer's and memory issues. ...
Hop Brook Lake recreation area is closed
CONCORD, Mass. (Aug 20, 2024) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced the recreation area at Hop Brook Lake closed on Monday August 19, 2024. The area is inundated from the recent rain event, which dropped more than 8 inches of rain. Facilities will remain closed until further notice to allow USACE to empty stored flood waters, perform cleanup and do maintenance checks to ensure visitors safety. Access to flooded areas will be prohibited to all visitors. There is no determined date for when the areas will open to the public at this time.
It's all about the slicer: Local roast beef joints dedicated to setting high standards
Two local shops are becoming household names as meccas for the roast beef standard in the Merrimack Valley and on the North Shore. Consistency and a “melt in your mouth” roast beef cuts have drawn flocks to Bella’s in North Andover and Londi’s Roast Beef in Peabody, and the restaurants’ dedication to sustaining those high standards have kept them coming.
Chasing Shadows: My Life Tracking the Great White Shark with Dr. Greg Skomal
The shark biologist who quite unexpectedly found himself in the middle of the newest white shark hotspot tells his story and the story of these magnificent creatures. Based on his book Chasing Shadows, written with Ret Talbot, this presentation highlights this remarkable conservation success story, which is loaded with cutting-edge science, drama, and controversy. From the fascinating early days of shark research on the east coast to the consequences of the so-called Jaws effect and the heart-stopping moment when he found himself beneath a 17-foot white shark off Cape Cod, Skomal sets the record straight about this iconic species.
National Aviation Day soars high at Lawrence Municipal Airport
NORTH ANDOVER — The skies over Lawrence Municipal Airport were perfect for flying Saturday as the National Aviation Day celebration came home Saturday. About 1,000 people took the opportunity to check out planes big and small, event organizer Rich Little said. “We were happy with the turnout,” said Little,...
WCTV NEWS: “Under The Lights” Is Back For Season 3, Watch First Two Episodes
Below is an announcement from Wilmington Community Television:. Under the Lights Season 3 Episode 1: Summer Session. Season Three of Under the Lights is upon us! In episode one, we watch the remarkable senior class of 2024 graduate, but not before Christian Febbo overcomes 1 in 1 million odds to land a spot on a Division I college roster. We get to know Wilmington High Cheerleaders Bella Iascone, Lily King, Mary Almas and Erin Murray, who talk about their favorite memories from the last season, the upcoming season, and of course, the toughest question of all: their thoughts on Bella’s brother and 2024 football captain Nick’s haircut. We also follow rising sophomore quarterback Mark Holleran’s offseason workouts, hear junior Colin Allard’s thoughts on Holleran’s progress, and join the Wildcats as they begin their summer 7 on 7 play.
Visit Massachusetts Home Of ‘Little Women’ Author Louisa May Alcott
Famed author Louisa May Alcott was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania, on November 29, 1832, but spent much of her life in Massachusetts. Alcott was a novelist, poet and writer of short stories, best known for the novel Little Women, written in 1868, and its sequels, Good Wives, Little Men and Jo's Boys.
Low Country Brunch in Watertown
Put a little Big Easy into your brunch routine with Buttermilk & Bourbon’s Low Country Brunch. Every Sunday from 10:30am to 3:00pm chef Jason Santos and his crew at the Arsenal Yards location in Watertown are serving up some of the best below-sea-level-style bites you can get in New England like a Slow Roasted Brisket Benedict with crispy egg, charred brussels sprouts and Tabasco hollandaise; and rich Red Velvet Pancakes with raspberry compote, cream cheese custard and powdered sugar. Save some room for Fresh Fried Beignets with powdered sugar — just like the ones on Bourbon Street — and wash it all down with a trip (or two) to the Chloe Prosecco Build Your Own Mimosa Bar where you can personalize your Sunday sips with fresh squeezed juices, premium spirits and refreshing fruit garnishes (check out the options below). If you need more of an eye opener, go for a New Orleans Iced Coffee made with 1792 bourbon, cold brew, sweet cream, Frangelico, salted caramel and topped with a stroopwafel, then get in the groove with Michael Shaw Davis who will be playing live music every weekend. Snag reservations here, or give them a call at 857.760.7128 to save your spots.
Call to Artists: Annual Regional Art Show Happening on Bedford Day
Submitted by the Bedford Arts and Crafts Society (BACS) The Bedford Arts and Crafts Society (BACS) will hold its annual Bedford Day Regional Art Show on Saturday, Sept. 21. The proceeds from the art show help fund the annual BACS scholarship. The recipient of this year’s BACS scholarship is Ada...
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