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Two Massachusetts Communities Rank High In 'Best Coastal Small Towns' List
A pair of Massachusetts towns nestled by the Atlantic coast were recognized for their "tranquility and charm" on USA Today's list of 10 best coastal small towns in the US.
Marblehead, in Essex County, scored the number three spot on USA Today's list, ranking just below Sandusky, Ohio, and Stuart, Florida, which held the number one and number two spot, respectively.
The town, home to 19,808 residents, is known for its "quaint narrow streets and historic 17th and 18th-century buildings," according to the town website.
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Gannett Lays Off Staffers Across Region, Nation Following $54 Million Quarterly Loss
The largest newspaper publisher in the United States has laid off employees at newspapers across the country following a nearly $54 million quarterly loss, according to multiple news outlets.
Gannett's layoffs on Friday, Aug. 12, impacted numerous newsrooms, according to a report from Poynter. Gannett has not released information on the number of employees who were laid off, how many of its 250 newspapers were affected, or whether there will be further staffing cuts.
Gannett, which owns USA Today, reported a $53.7 million net loss in its second-quarter report.
Adrian Szkolar, a producer a…
Covid-19: Cats, Dogs, Caviar, Here Are Odd Shortages Caused By The Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic turmoil are leading to supply shortages in places you might not have considered.
Among purchasables in short-supply are cats and dogs up for adoption to baking yeast, jigsaw puzzles, and truffles among other things.
When COVID-19 closed much of the economy in March 2020, items that include toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies, coins, meat, and flour were among the first pandemic-related shortages Americans experienced.
Most of those shortages have been addressed by manufacturers and supply chains. But as the U.S. comes up on one year…
What's Open On Christmas Eve? Local Grocery, Retail Store Hours
If you need a last-minute item on Christmas Eve, many stores will be open until 6 p.m. with some exceptions staying open later.
The following is a list of store closing times for Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2020, according to USA Today and retail websites.
Aldi, 4 p.m.
Best Buy, 7 p.m.
Big Lots, 10 p.m.
Big Y, 6 p.m., pharmacy closes at 4 p.m.
BJ’s Wholesale Club, 6 p.m.
Costco, 5 p.m.
CVS, most stores are open regular hours on Christmas Eve and Day, pharmacy hours vary
Dollar General, 10 p.m.
Fresh Market, 7 p.m.
Home Depot, 5 p.m.
Home Goods, 6 p.m.
Kohl’s, 6 p.m.
Lowe’s, 6 p.m.
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