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Father's Day At Fenway Park: Nominate Your Dad For A Free Red Sox Game Father's Day At Fenway Park: Nominate Your Dad For A Free Red Sox Game
Father's Day At Fenway Park: Nominate Your Dad For A Free Red Sox Game Make dad the MVP this Father's Day by entering him to win free tickets to a game at Fenway Park in Boston.  The Red Sox will be choosing 10 lucky fathers for a "Father's Day Out at Fenway Park" as the Sox take on the Yankees on Sunday, June 18.  The lucky winners will also get a complimentary pregame meal in one of Fenway's premium clubs and a $100 gift card to the Red Sox Team Store.  The contest ends Monday, June 5 at 11:59 p.m. Click here to enter. 

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by David Cifarelli
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Harrison Ford Forced To Make Quick Exit From Amherst Farmers Market Harrison Ford Forced To Make Quick Exit From Amherst Farmers Market
Harrison Ford Forced To Make Quick Exit From Amherst Farmers Market Harrison Ford left the wretched hive of scum and villainy that is Los Angeles for somewhere more quaint over the weekend when he visited Western Massachusetts for the Amherst Farmers Market.  The 80-year-old A-Lister was in town to see his youngest son Liam graduate from Amherst College.  While in Amherst, Ford stopped by the farmers market but didn't get a chance to buy anything because word quickly spread that Indiana Jones was about, said Joyce Douthwright, who runs Cold Spring Soapery with her husband. She snapped a photo of him just before he was mobbed by fans.  "…

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by Josh Lanier
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Mass Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Burgers, But There's No Meat In Sight Mass Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Burgers, But There's No Meat In Sight
Mass Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Burgers, But There's No Meat In Sight Just in time for national burger day on May 28, Yelp released its list of top 100 burgers in the US, and a Massachusetts eatery made the cut.  Yelp's list features bigger-than-ever burgers, fusion-style burgers, and some burgers that barely warrant the name (the number 13 restaurant serves up burgers in tortillas), but Veggie Galaxy in Cambridge offers up traditional diner comfort food - albeit with one major twist.  Veggie Galaxy serves standard diner fare seven days a week, but every dish is made 100% meat-free, and every menu item can be made vegan, according to the eatery's we…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Some Of The Best Lobster Rolls In The World Are In Massachusetts, Experts Say Some Of The Best Lobster Rolls In The World Are In Massachusetts, Experts Say
Some Of The Best Lobster Rolls In The World Are In Massachusetts, Experts Say Some of the world's best places to get lobster rolls are in Maine, but Massachusetts may be coming for the state's throne. According to the food experts at TasteAtlas, Massachusetts has six of the 30 best places in the world to dig into the classic seafood sandwich.  They include Neptune Oyster (5), James Hook & Co (10), B&G Oysters (12), Row 34 (13), and Pauli's (27), which are all located in Boston.  Arnold’s Lobster & Clam Bar, which is in Eastham on Cape Cod, came in at number 30.  View this post on Instagram A…

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by David Cifarelli
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Mass Beach With 'Prime Swimming Conditions' Ranked In The Top 25 Nationally, Report Says Mass Beach With 'Prime Swimming Conditions' Ranked In The Top 25 Nationally, Report Says
Mass Beach With 'Prime Swimming Conditions' Ranked In The Top 25 Nationally, Report Says You may have to fight for parking, but it is worth it for a trip to this renowned beach, according to Travel and Leisure.  Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester is known for its dunes, marshes, softly rolling waves, and plenty of room to stretch out. Locals are clearly not the only one who thinks so, as the beach was selected by Travel and Leisure as one of America's top 25 beaches.  The soft sand, usually calm water, and a concession stand with snacks and water toy rentals make this beach a perfect pick for families.  View this post on Instagram …

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by Morgan Gonzales
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'Perplexing' Burger Found In Eastern Mass Among Nation's Best, Food Experts Say 'Perplexing' Burger Found In Eastern Mass Among Nation's Best, Food Experts Say
'Perplexing' Burger Found In Eastern Mass Among Nation's Best, Food Experts Say Looking for one of the best burgers in the country? Well, no need to look further than right here in Massachusetts!  The staff at Tasting Table compiled their list of "The Best Burgers In the US," and one from an eatery in the Boston area made the cut.  "This pile of decadence courtesy of Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette's Little Donkey in Cambridge is as delightful is it was perplexing," according to Staff Member Catie Duckworth.  "The dry-aged beef patty is piled high with buffalo pickles, onion soup mayo, foie gras, jalapeno chips, and cheese," Duckworth said. "While the…

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by David Cifarelli
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3 Massachusetts Hotels Make Yelp's 'Top 100 Places To Stay' List 3 Massachusetts Hotels Make Yelp's 'Top 100 Places To Stay' List
3 Massachusetts Hotels Make Yelp's 'Top 100 Places To Stay' List Guests can check into three Massachusetts hotels and expect a five-star experience knowing that Yelp ranked them of the highest in America. Yelp's list of top 100 places to stay in America for 2023 was released on Wednesday, May 16 and multiple Massachusetts hotels made the cut. Ranked based on factors that include total volume and ratings of Yelp reviews, the list helps travelers choose where to stay with confidence.  A Somerville stay nearly tops Yelp's list, coming in at the number two spot. The Cambria Somerville, located at 515 Somerville Avenue, brings "a true experience of …

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Community Rallies Around Western Mass Airman After Newborn Son's Cancer Diagnosis Community Rallies Around Western Mass Airman After Newborn Son's Cancer Diagnosis
Community Rallies Around Western Mass Airman After Newborn Son's Cancer Diagnosis Days after Brendan and Karen Filburn gave birth to their second son Brody, they received the news no parents ever deserve: their seemingly happy newborn has an aggressive form of cancer. Sixteen days after Brody was born, he began his first round of chemotherapy.  But the Filburns aren't facing this alone. Friends and family of the Hartford County couple, who live in the town of Simsbury, have created a GoFundMe to help provide for them while they give Brody their full attention.  Related: GoFundMe For The Filburns So far, the campaign has raised more than $5,200 of its $7,000 go…

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by Josh Lanier
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Popsicles Turn Into $25K For Life For NY Man Who Stopped At Mass Store Popsicles Turn Into $25K For Life For NY Man Who Stopped At Mass Store
Popsicles Turn Into $25K For Life For NY Man Who Stopped At Mass Store A man from upstate New York who decided to stop and pick up a treat for a co-worker in Massachusetts walked away with something much sweeter than dessert.  Robery Ayebale, a private aid from Willsboro, NY, stopped at a supermarket in Waltham to buy popsicles for his boss, the Massachusetts State Lottery reports. Ayebale also bought a Lucky for Life ticket ahead of a drawing on Wednesday, May 10.  During the drawing, the first five numbers of Ayebale's Quic Pic ticket matched the winning numbers. This netted him a $25,000 a year for life prize, the lottery reports.  Ayeb…

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by David Cifarelli
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Massachusetts Native John Cena Makes Routine Visit To North Shore Restaurant Massachusetts Native John Cena Makes Routine Visit To North Shore Restaurant
Massachusetts Native John Cena Makes Routine Visit To North Shore Restaurant Don't worry, you did see him – and he was dressed to the nines! West Newbury native, professional wrestler and actor John Cena wore his Sunday best while dining at Black Cow in Newburyport on Saturday, May 13, the restaurant shared on Facebook.  "John Cena never misses a visit to the Black Cow when he’s in town," the restaurant's post read. "Tie and jacket, you gotta love it."  John Cena never misses a visit to the Black Cow when he’s in town. Tie and jacket, you gotta love it.. Posted by Black Cow - Newburyport on Saturday, May 13, 2023 Cena has made his North Sho…

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by David Cifarelli
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First Ever Formula 1 Arcade Coming To Massachusetts Next Year First Ever Formula 1 Arcade Coming To Massachusetts Next Year
First Ever Formula 1 Arcade Coming To Massachusetts Next Year Next year, Massachusetts will house the first ever Formula 1 arcade in the country. F1 Arcade, the world's first official Formula 1 simulator racing experience, will open its first United States location at 87 Pier 4 Boulevard in Boston Seaport on March 2024.  The 16,000-square foot space will feature 69 full-motion racing simulators, an "enormous" cocktail bar and high-end private rooms for up to 200 people. The food menu will consist of "refined hero dishes" such as Seabass Ceviche and Wagyu Beef Burgers.  "Opening our first US location in Boston marks the beginning o…

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by David Cifarelli
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Booze Out At These Top Wineries In Western Massachusetts Booze Out At These Top Wineries In Western Massachusetts
Booze Out At These Top Wineries In Western Massachusetts Whether you're looking to plan your next girls' day, special gathering, or chill weekend, spending time at a winery could be the perfect fit. Thankfully, Western Massachusetts is inundated with gorgeous vineyards and quintessential New England views along with some of the best locally-crafted wine in the region.  To help plan your next tasting, here are some of the highest-rated wineries in Western Mass based on traveler reviews.  Furnace Brook Winery at Hilltop Orchards (Richmond)  Furnace Brook Winery in the Berkshires has a 4.5 average rating on Trip Advisor and Yel…

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by David Cifarelli
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Homeless Shelter Deputy Director From Region Killed In Crash Remembered As 'Selfless' Homeless Shelter Deputy Director From Region Killed In Crash Remembered As 'Selfless'
Homeless Shelter Deputy Director From Region Killed In Crash Remembered As 'Selfless' A popular, fun-loving, and what many called "selfless" person was one of two people killed in a crash on a Connecticut highway. Tolland County resident, Bryan Flint Sr., age 64, of Ellington, was deputy director of the Cornerstone Foundation in the Rockville section of Vernon, died in the crash on I-95 on Sunday, May 7, which also injured his two grandchildren.  Related story: Head-On Crash: 2 Adults Killed, Pair Of Children Survive In Tolland County The foundation said on its website that their "hearts are broken," over the loss of Flint. "Bryan had a huge heart that was always…

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by Kathy Reakes