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The Best Hangout Spots For Middle Aged Residents In Massachusetts
WUPE - Massachusetts
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July 9, 2025
Do you and your friends ever wonder what to do on the weekend? Of course, you could go for dinner or visit your favorite bar where you enjoy spending time. These activities might be enjoyable for those in their 20s and 30s, but they can quickly...
Boston's July 4th fireworks are at a new time this year
CBS 4 Boston - Massachusetts
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The 4th of July fireworks and concert in Boston is recognized around the country as one of the biggest and best celebrations of America's independence. Here's what to know about the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular event Friday on the Charles...
Beach bacteria warnings plague Fourth of July weekend plans nationwide
Fox News
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July 2, 2025
Travel expert Colleen Kelly shares the hottest travel destinations for this summer and provides tips for travelers planning a cruise. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Americans heading to the beach for Independence Day weekend may want...
Boston gears up for Fourth of July festivities
NECN - Massachusetts
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Boston is preparing to host hundreds of thousands of people as Independence Day celebrations take place across the city. Of course the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular will be on July 4. Officials will give details on this year's safety...
Boston Celtics rookie gets unexpected perk after getting drafted
MassLive - Massachusetts
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July 2, 2025
BOSTON — When Max Shulga was in Boston for a predraft workout, it ended up being the perfect opportunity to catch up with an old friend. Shulga played with Neemias Queta at Utah State as part of the 2020-21 season. So, with Shulga already in town,...
Boston’s annual 4th of July fireworks spectacular stocked with police, emergency responders
Boston Herald - Massachusetts
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July 2, 2025
Ahead of the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular this Friday, officials planning for the massive celebration are warning attendees on the Esplanade to remain vigilant and stay safe. “For our communities and agencies, safety is our top...
Massachusetts State Police gear up for busy 4th of July holiday weekend
Spectrum News NY1 - New York
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July 2, 2025
HOLDEN, Mass. - Massachusetts State Police are emphasizing traffic safety as we gear up for one of the busiest travel holiday weekends of the year. State police ask people to reduce their speeds, be mindful of other drivers and stay off cell...
Soccer travel teams earns silver in league championship
Martha's Vineyard Times - Massachusetts
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July 9, 2025
Martha's Vineyard United's fifth and sixth grade division one soccer team. —Courtesy of Martha's Vineyard Un Martha's Vineyard United's seventh and eighth grade division one soccer team. —Courtesy of Martha's Vineyard Un Two of Martha’s Vineyard...
New England is home to the country’s best island, inn, and airport, according to Travel + Leisure readers
Boston.com - Massachusetts
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July 8, 2025
Travel The Norumbega in Camden, Maine was named the top inn in the continental U.S. by readers of Travel + Leisure. Douglas Merriam By Kristi Palma July 8, 2025 | 6:55 PM 2 minutes to read Share Close Send this article to your social connections....
This Boston landmark was named one of the 'best views' in America
USA Today - Virginia
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Massachusetts is so full of postcard-worthy locations that it can be hard to pin down which one is really the best sight to see. But travel website loveEXPLORING recently attempted it, creating a list of the top 50 best views in each state in the...
Family-Run Restaurant Serves the Absolute Best Biscuits & Gravy in Massachusetts
1420 WBSM - Massachusetts
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July 8, 2025
Massachusetts is lucky enough to have such a wide variety of great restaurants and eateries for whatever meal you're craving, which, of course, includes breakfast. Whether it's that perfect omelet, or perhaps some amazing pancakes and waffles to...
Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular: What to know about security
WCVB Channel 5 Boston - Massachusetts
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July 2, 2025
2025 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular: What to know about security for the iconic event Show scheduled 1 hour earlier than in previous years And thank you for being here to cover these important safety reminders. My name is Colonel Jeffrey Noble,...
Terrified Massachusetts paddleboarders capture close encounter with great white shark off Cape Cod beach: ‘We got to go’
New York Post
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July 9, 2025
A Jaws-some experience. A great white shark shocked two Massachusetts paddleboarders as it swam just feet away from the two friends enjoying their Fourth of July evening on the water. College students Margaret Bowles and Maddie Cronin were...
DHS Officially Ends Airport Shoe Rule: Travelers Can Keep Shoes On at TSA Checkpoints
Travel Market Report - New York
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A day after news reports broke that the change was coming, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Tuesday officially confirmed the end of its “No Shoes” policy at airport security nationwide. Effective immediately, travelers will be...
Travelers face potential storm-related delays over July Fourth week
NBC News
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July 2, 2025
Revelers traveling for July Fourth festivities may face delays due to stormy weather as the country braces for the busiest week of Independence Day air travel in 15 years. On Wednesday, trouble spots for travel include Florida, due to showers and...
Western Massachusetts beach closures
Western Mass News - Massachusetts
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July 9, 2025
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - If you’re looking to beat the heat, there are a few western Massachusetts beaches you’ll need to avoid. That includes the Camp Wilder beach area in Springfield and the day-use beach at Upper Highland Lake in...
Massachusetts Suburb Named Top Ten Wealthiest Suburbs in the U.S.
WBEC 1420 AM - Massachusetts
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July 2, 2025
There is a lot to love about living in Massachusetts. From its iconic Cape Cod beaches to the bustling Boston metro area to the peaceful hills of the Berkshires, there really is something for everyone in Massachusetts. Whether you were born and...
PHOTOS: Tourist robbed of hot dog by aggressive Boston seagull
WLNE - Rhode Island
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July 8, 2025
BOSTON, Mass. (WLNE) — Falling victim to a thieving seagull is a New England beachgoer rite of passage, permanently leaving your head on a swivel to keep your foot in your hand. A tourist from Florida made a rookie mistake posing with her hot dog...
Some Logan Airport travelers elated at end of TSA shoe removal policy
WCVB Channel 5 Boston - Massachusetts
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July 9, 2025
Passengers flying from Boston's Logan Airport were excited to hear the news Tuesday that TSA will no longer require travelers to remove their shoes when they go through security checkpoints at airports across the country."Oh, thank God, it's...
Man reportedly bitten by sandbar shark while fishing on beach
Cape Cod Times - Massachusetts
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A man was reportedly bitten by a shark after catching and releasing it on a Nantucket beach on July 6. The Nantucket Current reported that the 21-year-old man was bitten near Hoicks Hollow before he was driven to the hospital by a friend. He was...