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08/18/2023

Cirque Italia returns to Wrentham Outlets for week of family fun.

Cirque Italia's visit to the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets will feature 17 performers from 11 countries.

08/18/2023

Books & Sundry on Plymouth's waterfront closes after two years.

After just two years in business, Books & Sundry at 150 Water St. in Plymouth is now closed.

08/18/2023

Music shop owner recalls CDs' arrival 41 years ago this week.

CD sales have waned in recent years, even as vinyl records and turntables have come back into vogue.

08/18/2023

Get updates on weather advisories.

Track all current severe weather warnings, watches and advisories for Plymouth, Massachusetts and other areas in the United States on the interactive weather alerts page. This data is updated every 5 minutes.

08/18/2023

'Good crop. Not great.' Cranberry growers see slightly smaller harvest.

Grower Steve Ward pointed to an easterly wind that destroyed some of his crop, as well as an unexpected frost that occurred in mid-May.

08/17/2023

'5,000 people all singing and dancing': Savannah Bananas visit Brockton.

Said Norm Laviolette, "5,000 people all singing and dancing at the gates of Campanelli, it's powerful."

08/17/2023

Mass. electric vehicle rebate incentive program changes explained.

The changes expand rebates to used cars, for those who meet income restrictions. But plug-in hybrids are no longer eligible.

08/17/2023

Kept in dark on new gas line? A clash over a new project.

Special gas line made project possible, town official says.

08/17/2023

Why are Westwood and Weston among Massachusetts' hottest ZIP codes?

Westwood and Weston have seen home sales rise this year, while other communities have seen an average of 30 fewer sales.

08/17/2023

Made in Massachusetts: Restaurant chains that started in the Bay State.

Each of these chains operates in multiple states — and in some cases, multiple countries — but they all started in the Bay State before expanding.

08/16/2023

Mom of three drowns while rescuing son at Franconia Falls, New Hampshire.

A 44-year-old Massachusetts mom was visiting Franconia Falls with her family when one of her son's fell in and his mom drowned trying to save him..

08/16/2023

Rides, music, games and more on tap for 155th Marshfield Fair.

The 155th annual Marshfield Fair sponsored by the Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society will open Friday, Aug. 18, and run until Aug. 27.

08/16/2023

Run to Little League Regionals was an escape for Canton mom with cancer.

"I just had treatment last Wednesday, but coming here and being a part of this has been such an incredible experience."

08/16/2023

'What people live for': Five wine bars to check out in Massachusetts.

Whether you are into wine or not, here are five wine bars in Massachusetts worth trying. Each has a unique vibe.

08/16/2023

Snowy winter for Massachusetts? Here's the Farmer's Almanac prediction.

Will the El Niño conditions prove The Farmer's Almanac correct? If it does Massachusetts is in for a snowy weather pattern in January and February.

08/15/2023

Personal data — potentially from Social Security numbers to health information — may have been compromised in a data breach involving UMass Chan Medical School.

The incident affected Massachusetts residents enrolled in specific health-related state programs administered by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services.

08/15/2023

State board looking to promote locally sourced and made ice cream treats.

It's not just for summer; Massachusetts ice cream trail should be out by 2024, a map of where to find yummy local treats

08/15/2023

Five homes for sale near Massachusetts town centers.

Here are five homes located near their town centers in Wakefield, Rockport, Belmont, Concord and Waltham.

08/15/2023

King Richard’s Faire 2023: A guide to tickets, dates, events and food.

King Richard's Faire is a popular event for the whole family. Here are some hints to make a visit enjoyable.

08/14/2023

How do Ocean State Job Lot's crazy deals work?

Right now for example, you could order a $129 Instant Pot and get a $129 Crazy Deal gift card back.

08/14/2023

Grammy-winning artist and Medford native Debo Ray talks about her career.

Medford native Debo Ray returns to her hometown for the Medford Jazz Festival.

08/14/2023

'Come in and gather': New Tatte Bakery locations are opening.

Tatte Bakery and Cafe started in the kitchen of Tel Aviv-born Tzurit Or who moved to the United States from Israel in 2003. She now has 34 locations.

08/13/2023

What is the best dog food? This is what the experts say.

Did you know that the FDA doesn't approve dog food? A non-profit called AAFCO has set dog food guidelines, but they are optional. Read to learn more.

08/13/2023

Find out what lottery winners are spending their money on.

Not everyone who wins the lottery gets extravagant purchases: A recent winner planned to use a portion of the winnings to pay off her church mortgage

08/12/2023

Where History Channel filmed 'Bridgewater Triangle.'

Didn't catch the episode? Here's what you missed, how to still watch it — plus an interview we did with a Raynham man featured in the show.

08/12/2023

A German donor saved a Massachusetts woman's life. They finally met.

"He had just donated three days before I needed it," Deborah Sousa said, noting although they have no blood relation, the donor was an 100% match.

08/11/2023

Recall of ice cream in Massachusetts due to listeria: What to know.

Here's what to know about listeria, where the ice cream was sold and what to do if you suspect you are infected.

08/11/2023

Racial role in bullying incident under investigation.

U.S. Dept. of Ed investigating whether a New Bedford charter school failed to respond appropriately to harassment complaint based on race/color.

08/11/2023

'In Cod We Trust': What the documentary on the Massachusetts fishing industry captures.

When Seonghoon Eric Park and Raphaël Edwards submitted a final Boston University project, they didn't expect it to still be talked about a year later.

08/11/2023

Dunkin Donuts announces new spiked coffee, tea lines. The internet reacts.

Dunkin' to release four spiked coffee and tea flavors as part of the Dunkin' Spiked collection. Here's what to know.

08/11/2023

What are the must reads of Summer 2023?

Different genres of books are the perfect fit for a trip to the beach.

08/11/2023

Ready to hit the fair? Ten late summer and fall festivals in Eastern Massachusetts.

Here are the dates, times and location of the upcoming agricultural, horticultural and Renaissance fairs as well as a fife & drum muster.

08/10/2023

Here are the ins and outs of the Aug. 12-13 sales tax-free weekend. https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/regional/massachusetts/2023/08/07/ma-sales-tax-holiday-occurs-aug-12-and-aug-13/70519923007/

08/10/2023

New England Academy to open special education school in Marshfield.

New England Academy, a private special education school, will open its second campus Aug. 17 in Marshfield.

08/10/2023

Get your MBTA train tickets for Bruce Springsteen’s Gillette concerts.

Roundtrip tickets for the special event train to Gillette Stadium will be available for the Springsteen show on Aug. 24 and 26.

08/10/2023

Once owned by a historic botanist, this Cambridge home is for sale.

The Asa Gray House, 88 Garden St., a national historic landmark, is on the market for $10.8 million.

08/10/2023

A Somerville VR business targets older adults: Why users says it great.

Rendever, headquartered in Somerville, markets its virtual reality platform to seniors in retirement communities to help reduce feelings of isolation.

08/09/2023

Book 'em: Retired forensic artist publishes sketches of Cape humor.

Retired Barnstable County Sheriff's investigator Andrew Neil McGonagle turns sketch artist skills to new book lampooning Cape's usual animal suspects.

08/09/2023

Boston Celtics legend Bob Cousy celebrates 95th birthday.

Today marks the 95th birthday of a living legend and the most famous man who calls Worcester home, Bob Cousy.

08/09/2023

A new steakhouse opens today at the site of the former Isaac’s on Plymouth’s waterfront.

71 Degrees West Atlantic Steakhouse opens Aug. 9 at the site of the former Isaac’s on Plymouth’s waterfront after extensive renovations.