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65th annual Newport Folk Festival kicks off first day of festival
(WJAR) — Friday was a beautiful day for Newport’s annual folk festival at Fort Adams State Park. The 65th annual Newport Folk Fest sold out for the three-day festival, and traffic heading to Newport is proof of that. NBC 10 spoke to several festival goers like Kelsey Morgan,...
Stop & Shop Temporarily Closes Delis After Boar's Head Recall Of Meats
The supermarket chain said on Friday, July 26 that it has "removed all impacted products from sale both in stores and online." The recall was issued due to possible Listeria contamination of Boar's head meat products. Stop & Shop said that, "In an abundance of caution, because this product is...
Former Pro Bowl WR In Danger Of Being Cut By Patriots
Once upon a time, JuJu Smith-Schuster was the vaunted successor to Antonio Brown. In 2024, his status of making an NFL roster is in jeopardy. According to Pro Football Network’s Dakota Randall, the New England Patriots wide receiver and former Pittsburgh Steelers star might not survive training camp. Here’s how he put it: “The veteran […] The post Former Pro Bowl WR In Danger Of Being Cut By Patriots appeared first on NFL Analysis Network.
You May Be Breaking Some of These Massachusetts Laws Without Knowing It
Massachusetts seems to have a law for everything and while it makes sense for some things others are just strange. As we all know the 4th of July recently passed and Massachusetts is the only state that has a law against consumer fireworks including buying, selling, and using. Some folks agree with this law while others think it's complete nonsense. In addition, this law doesn't seem to be enforced in Massachusetts at least not in my area. So, why even have the law if it's not being enforced? Either way, the law is the law.
Andrew Bird and Madison Cunningham to Perform ‘Buckingham Nicks’ Album at Newport Folk Festival
Photo Credit: Claire Vogel/ David Black — Today, July 26, the annual Newport Folk Festival returns to Fort Adams State Park in Newport, R.I. In tangent with the onset of the 65th-anniversary occasion, Andrew Bird and Madison Cunningham have revealed exciting details about their unique set, slated for Sunday, July 28, on the Fort Stage, from 1:50-2:50 pm.
Mass. Towns Ban Propane, Natural Gas In New Law
The times are changing when it comes to regulations to prevent further climate change. As polarizing as the topic can be, the town of Lexington, Massachusetts has a new fossil fuel bylaw that went into effect on Mar 21. Massachusetts towns has ban fossil fuels on new builds. Infrastructure on...
AB’s “boys of summer” play in Massachusetts State Tournament
Although they all went to different grade schools, the boys on the Acton Boxborough Youth Baseball (ABYB) U12 Little League World Series (LLWS) baseball team have united to do something that hasn’t happened since the year they were born: to possibly represent Massachusetts in the Little League World Series. They are now just two steps away from the big show in Williamsport PA.
Coordinated campaign aims to crack down on speeders in Mass., N.H., and Maine
National highway administrators remind drivers to slow down and reach their destination safely. A regional task force organized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is working with local law enforcement to stop speeding in its tracks. Officials from the NHTSA, law enforcement representatives, and highway safety officials from...
Pennsylvania Man Charged with Rape of Minor After Snapchat Meeting, Faces Extradition to Massachusetts
A Pennsylvania man, identified as Edward Garry, has been charged with the rape of a minor after allegedly meeting the victim through Snapchat and then driving to a hotel in Brookline to carry out the assault, according to authorities. As per Boston25News, Garry faces an aggravated statutory rape charge with a greater than 10-year age difference which implicates the seriousness of the accusation laid before him, the purported meeting and subsequent event occurred after an online discourse that promises safety yet delivers danger.
Swansea Childcare Donating 500 Backpacks to Kids in Need at Community Block Party
When a community comes together to help one another, amazing and selfless things come to life. The Pumpkin Patch Childcare LLC, owned by the dedicated and community-focused Natashia Machado, is making a significant impact on local children this year. With a heartwarming initiative, they will be donating 500 backpacks filled with grade-appropriate supplies to children in need.
Jacques Pépin to Headline Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival; Tickets On Sale Now
Renowned chef, television personality, and author Jacques Pépin is set to share stories and insights from his illustrious career during the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival this September. The event, now in its 19th year, will take place at the historic Rosecliff mansion from September 19 to 22.
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