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'It Was A Wonderful Ride': Revere Sandwich Shop Closing After 54 Years 'It Was A Wonderful Ride': Revere Sandwich Shop Closing After 54 Years
'It Was A Wonderful Ride': Revere Sandwich Shop Closing After 54 Years A staple sub shop on the North Shore is shutting down after more than five decades of service.  Dimino's Subs, located at 190 Revere Beach Parkway in Revere, announced that they will be closing next month after 54 years in business.  "With a mixture of sadness and profound gratitude, we are announcing that Dimino's Subs will be closing for good on Saturday, June 3," the shop said in a Facebook post. "We will always remain humbled and grateful for the faith you have shown in our product – and in us." Posted by Dimino Subs on Monday, May 15, 2023 Brothers Joe and Al Dimino opened Dimino'…

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by David Cifarelli
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New Item Added To Recall Of Spinach, Kale, Collard Green Products Due To Listeria Risk New Item Added To Recall Of Spinach, Kale, Collard Green Products Due To Listeria Risk
New Item Added To Recall Of Spinach, Kale, Collard Green Products Due To Listeria Risk A new item has just been added to a recall announced late last week for brands of vegetable products due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. Lancaster Foods announced the recall of Robinson Fresh, Lancaster, and Giant brand Kale, Spinach, and Collard Green products produced at the company’s Jessup, Maryland facility and distributed through retailers and distributors in the states of New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia.  The recall was initiated after notification that a random sample of a single bag of Chopped Kale Gree…

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by Joe Lombardi
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‘Immediately Stop Using': 2.2 Million Exercise Bikes Recalled After Injuries Reported ‘Immediately Stop Using': 2.2 Million Exercise Bikes Recalled After Injuries Reported
‘Immediately Stop Using': 2.2 Million Exercise Bikes Recalled After Injuries Reported A recall has been issued for 2.2 million exercise bikes until they can be repaired following multiple reports of injuries. The seat post assembly of the Peloton Bike Model PL01 can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards to the user, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bikes and contact Peloton for a free repair. Peloton is offering consumers a free seat post that can be self-installed. The bike measures 4 feet long, and 2 feet wide, and has an adjustable seat, handlebar, and screen, which tilts up…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Christmas Tree Shops Announces Store Closures, Including In Massachusetts Christmas Tree Shops Announces Store Closures, Including In Massachusetts
Christmas Tree Shops Announces Store Closures, Including In Massachusetts Click here for a new, updated story: Christmas Tree Shops Now Plans To Close All Its Stores Christmas Tree Shops has announced it will close 10 of its stores after filing for bankruptcy. The 53-year-old discount home-goods chain offers seasonal decor year-round, along with assorted gifts, kitchen items, and furniture. The 10 stores closures are: Rockland County, New York: 32 Spring Valley Marketplace, Spring Valley; Jefferson County, New York: 21182 Salmon Run Mall Loop West, Watertown; Cape Cod, Massachusetts: Davis Straits, Route 28 Falmouth Plaza, Falmouth, Massachusetts; Barnst…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Specialty Gift Shop Closing After Making North Andover 'Unique' For 19 Years Specialty Gift Shop Closing After Making North Andover 'Unique' For 19 Years
Specialty Gift Shop Closing After Making North Andover 'Unique' For 19 Years A local gift shop that became the North Shore's spot for specialty trinkets is closing after nearly 20 years in business.  Kellee Twadelle, owner of Rose & Dove Specialty Gift Shop in North Andover, has decided to retire after running the store for 19 years. While the decision to close was bittersweet, Twadelle said she is excited for her future endeavors.  "Thank you to the generations that have passed through these doors and your commitment in supporting my small business. I will be forever grateful," Twadelle wrote in a Facebook post. "North Andover is a very special place. Continue …

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by David Cifarelli
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Union Street Restaurant In Newton Closing After Decades Of Food, Fun & Music Union Street Restaurant In Newton Closing After Decades Of Food, Fun & Music
Union Street Restaurant In Newton Closing After Decades Of Food, Fun & Music A Boston-area eatery that brought people in for the food and kept them for the fun is officially shutting down after several decades in business.   Union Street Restaurant, located at 107R Union Street in Newton, will be closing at the end of May, according to an announcement on the restaurant's website.  We love all the excitement today with the Boston Marathon! Come cheer on the runners! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️💙💛 Posted by Union Street Restaurant on Monday, April 17, 2023 "We hope to see you come and say goodbye in this month," the announcement reads. "Thank you for all your continued support and t…

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by David Cifarelli
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Packaged Salad Greens Recalled Because Of Possible Health Risk Packaged Salad Greens Recalled Because Of Possible Health Risk
Packaged Salad Greens Recalled Because Of Possible Health Risk A recall has been issued for a brand of packaged salad greens due to a possible health risk. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that lēf Farms of Loudon, New Hampshire, is voluntarily recalling a single lot of the lēf Farms “Spice” Packaged Salad Greens ("best by" date 5/5/23, lot number SP10723- 1RGH1, UPC 8 50439 00709 1) produced in its Loudon, New Hampshire greenhouse because they have the potential to be contaminated with Escherichia coli 0157:H7 (E. coli) bacteria.  The FDA says lēf Farms “Spice” is the only product impacted to date and affected retail…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Recall Issued For Lay’s Potato Chips Sold In 4 States, Including Massachusetts Recall Issued For Lay’s Potato Chips Sold In 4 States, Including Massachusetts
Recall Issued For Lay’s Potato Chips Sold In 4 States, Including Massachusetts Check your chips. Frito-Lay has issued a voluntary recall for some of its Lay’s Classic Potato Chips that may contain undeclared milk ingredients from sour cream and onion potato chips, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The products were distributed to grocery, club and convenience stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire, and consumers would have been able to purchase them as early as April 16, 2023. The recall includes 13-ounce Lay’s Classic Party Size Potato Chips and 15 5/8-ounce Lay’s Classic Mix and Match Potato Chips. The 13-o…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Do Not Use These At-Home Tests Due To Bacteria Concerns, FDA Says COVID-19: Do Not Use These At-Home Tests Due To Bacteria Concerns, FDA Says
Covid-19: Do Not Use These At-Home Tests Due To Bacteria Concerns, FDA Says Americans have been advised by federal officials not to use a brand of COVID-19 at-home tests that could have potentially harmful bacteria inside the kits. SD Biosensor, Inc. announced on Friday, May 5, that the company is requesting that consumers stop using “Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests” due to contaminants found in the tube with liquid inside, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Related story - COVID-19: These Pair Of Symptoms Distinguish Arcturus From Other Omicron Subvariants The affected tests can be identified by the lot number on the outer packaging (see below…

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by Zak Failla
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Recall Issued For 3 Brands Of Spinach, Kale, Collard Green Products Due To Listeria Risk Recall Issued For 3 Brands Of Spinach, Kale, Collard Green Products Due To Listeria Risk
Recall Issued For 3 Brands Of Spinach, Kale, Collard Green Products Due To Listeria Risk New Update Issued On Recall Of Spinach, Kale, Collard Green Products Due To Listeria Risk A recall has been issued for three brands of vegetable products due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. Lancaster Foods announced the recall of Robinson Fresh, Lancaster, and Giant brand Kale, Spinach, and Collard Green products produced at the company’s Jessup, Maryland facility and distributed through retailers and distributors in the states of New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia.  The recall was initiated after notification that a r…

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by Joe Lombardi
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BMW Issues 'Do Not Drive' Warning For Certain Models Due To Potentially Deadly Airbags BMW Issues 'Do Not Drive' Warning For Certain Models Due To Potentially Deadly Airbags
BMW Issues 'Do Not Drive' Warning For Certain Models Due To Potentially Deadly Airbags Some BMW owners are being advised to not drive their vehicles due to potentially dangerous airbags that could pose a safety risk. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued an alert on Thursday, May 4, advising that BMW has issued a “Do Not Drive” warning that pertains to nearly 100,000 vehicles that were produced between 2000 and 2006. Vehicles included in the new order were already subject to a previous recall for defective Takata air bags, which have caused headaches for automakers for years. According to the NHTSA, the BMW vehicles in question are some of t…

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by Zak Failla
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Worcester-Area Doughnut Shop Bringing Fourth Location To Boston Suburbs Worcester-Area Doughnut Shop Bringing Fourth Location To Boston Suburbs
Worcester-Area Doughnut Shop Bringing Fourth Location To Boston Suburbs Pretty soon, fans of Rocco's Doughnuts won't have to travel all the way to Worcester to get their hands on their signature sweets.  The bakery chain recently announced that they will be opening a fourth location at 19 Third Avenue in Burlington early summer 2023.  🎉 📣WE’RE DOING THE THING!!! If you guessed a new store location, you’re right 😀 BURLINGTON we are coming for you! 👏👀... Posted by Rocco's Doughnut Company on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 "We are thrilled to bring Rocco's Doughnut Company to Burlington and offer customers our handcrafted, fresh doughnuts made daily," Co-Founder Vinn…

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by David Cifarelli