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Geoffrey Esper of Oxford finishes second in Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest
OXFORD – With perennial favorite Joey "Jaws" Chestnut banned from the 2024 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, Massachusetts resident Geoffrey Esper was unable to seize the opportunity to become top dog on the Fourth of July. Pat Bertoletti took home the title with 58 hot dogs, winning his first ever Mustard Yellow Belt on Thursday. Esper finished second, chowing 53 hot dogs in 10 minutes.Why wasn't Joey Chestnut competing in the hot dog contest?Chestnut was banned this year because of his partnership with rival brand Impossible Foods, which sells plant-based hot dogs. A 16-time champion, Chestnut once ate a record 76 hot dogs in 10...
Mass. Rep. Auchincloss urges state to share resources on safe gun storage with schools
There might be plenty of summer vacation left to go, but one Massachusetts lawmaker alreadyb is urging Bay State school districts to plan ahead in one big way. This week, U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-4th District, called on the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to encourage school districts to share federal resources on safe firearms storage with parents and others.
Casting calls in Mass.: Here’s where to audition for a role on the big screen
Want to be on the big screen? Well, now is your chance to try. For Bay Staters looking to be a part of the film-making process and step into glitz and glamour, thousands of casting calls are posted to the website Backstage every day, some of which are located in Massachusetts or close by in New England.
What is open, closed on the 4th of July
Millions of Americans are celebrating the Fourth of July, the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence being signed, with fireworks, barbecues and hot dogs. Boston will have the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on the Esplanade at 8 p.m. on July 4, where attendees can catch live performances from R&B star Darlene Love, according to the event’s website. Fireworks go off at 10:30 p.m.
Mass. Law Eliminates Outdoor Grilling
It's the 4th of July in Massachusetts and it's time to grill! I remember the time when I almost burned my garage down. Most people ignore the following very important laws about outdoor grilling in MA. I remember it well, I had some friends over the house, the kids were...
Avangrid’s federal approval readies start of New England offshore wind projects
Avangrid Inc., the nation’s leading offshore wind developer, recently received federal approval of its construction and operations plan for the New England Wind 1 and 2 offshore projects, which could provide enough clean, reliable energy ... Read More » The post Avangrid’s federal approval readies start of New England offshore wind projects appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Mass. State Lottery winner: 1st $1 million prize won in new lottery game
The first $1 million prize has been claimed in one of the Massachusetts State Lottery’s new scratch ticket games, and the winner said he knows exactly what to do with the cash. Wemerson De Jesus, of Waltham, won the $1 million prize from the “Bonus 100X” scratch ticket game....
Fire chief urges people to enjoy professional fireworks shows, not backyard ones
OXFORD, Mass. - Fireworks are illegal in Massachusetts and only sparklers are allowed in Connecticut, but the Fourth of July is still a popular time for people to light off their own displays. Local fire departments are warning the combination of explosives and alcohol can be extremely dangerous, and partygoers should think twice.
Eastern equine encephalitis detected in Mass. mosquitoes for 1st time this year, officials say
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced Wednesday that Eastern equine encephalitis has been detected in Massachusetts mosquitoes for the first time this year. West Nile virus detected in Massachusetts for 1st time this year, health officials say So far, no human or animal cases have been reported. The presence of EEE was confirmed in samples collected from Carver in Plymouth County.
Fewest ever contested state legislative primaries in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has 33 contested state legislative primaries on September 3, 2024, the fewest since Ballotpedia started tracking in 2010. There are 27 contested Democratic primaries and six contested Republican primaries. For both parties that is below the average from 2010 to 2022. The average number of contested Democratic primaries was 36.9 and the average number of contested Republican primaries was 8.3.
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