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Several MA Cemeteries Among Most Beautiful 'Hidden Gem' Graveyards In US, Survey Says Several MA Cemeteries Among Most Beautiful 'Hidden Gem' Graveyards In US, Survey Says
Several MA Cemeteries Among Most Beautiful 'Hidden Gem' Graveyards In US, Survey Says A new national survey has found that some of the country’s most beautiful “hidden gem” cemeteries can be found right here in the Northeast. Insurance company Choice Mutual surveyed more than 3,000 respondents for its ranking of the 140 Most Beautiful Hidden Cemeteries in the US. The survey highlighted how many of these historic cemeteries blend landscaped grounds, Victorian-era architecture, and quiet corners where history and memory meet. Visitors described them as peaceful places to reflect, especially in autumn when fall foliage adds to the beauty. Nationally, Mount Hope Cemetery in Roc…

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by Michael Mashburn
Schools
Three MA Colleges Named To Most Beautiful Campuses In US List: See Why Three MA Colleges Named To Most Beautiful Campuses In US List: See Why
Three MA Colleges Named To Most Beautiful Campuses In US List: See Why Choosing a college is about more than academics, sports, and social life — campus beauty can also make a lasting impression. Travel magazine Conde Nast released its 2025 list of the 54 Most Beautiful College Campuses in the United States. Across the Northeast, several schools stand out for their historic architecture, stunning landscapes, and picturesque settings. Whether framed by rolling hills, autumn foliage, or Gothic spires, these colleges offer students an inspiring backdrop for their studies. Connecticut Wesleyan University was recognized for utilizing Greek Revival a…

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by Chris Spiker
Weather
Peak Fall Colors: Ideal Foliage Leaf-Peeping Weather To Arrive Peak Fall Colors: Ideal Foliage Leaf-Peeping Weather To Arrive
Peak Fall Colors: Ideal Foliage Leaf-Peeping Weather To Arrive Optimal weather for fall foliage viewing in will soon arrive as the colors hit their peak, according to the National Weather Service.  On Saturday, Oct. 29 and Sunday, Oct. 30, high pressure will provide ideal conditions for leaf-peeping, with sunny skies and highs in the upper 50s, officials from the National Weather Service in New York said.  "Many areas have now moved into peak fall colors, with other areas getting close to it. Be sure to catch the colors before they fade!" officials said. 

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by Ben Crnic
News
2020's Best Weekends To See Peak Fall Foliage in Massachusetts, Connecticut 2020's Best Weekends To See Peak Fall Foliage in Massachusetts, Connecticut
2020's Best Weekends To See Peak Fall Foliage in Massachusetts, Connecticut Leaf-peepers get ready: We’re about to get into the fall foliage season and the best weekend to see nature’s changing colors. This year’s peak fall foliage for most of Western Massachusetts, Worcester County, and Northwestern Connecticut is mid-October. Peak foliage sightings should be around the weekend of the Saturday, Oct. 10, and Saturday, Oct. 17, according to Weather.com. Southern Worcester County and the eastern parts of Massachusetts and Connecticut can expect peak fall foliage in late-October. The best weekends to peep these changing leaves will be Saturday, Oct. 24, and Saturday…

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by Kristin Palpini