Around and About New England (2024)

18/08/2020

After the availability of the lighthouse became public earlier this month, U.S. General Services Administration officials announced that interested parties have 60 days to submit letters of interest in the lighthouse...

The 28-foot Sandy Point Lighthouse, which has sat on Prudence Island since 1851, is being made available to qualified agencies and groups.

18/08/2020

The Patriots' home field, Gillette Stadium, won't be allowed to host fans at any events through "at least the end of September" after consulting with the Massachusetts Reopening Advisory Board, the team announced Tuesday...

So much for the Gillette Stadium crowd going wild during Cam Newton's New England Patriots debut.

18/08/2020

State tax revenue from gambling began to trickle back in last month as the state’s slots parlor and two casinos reopened for the first time since March, generating about $45 million in revenue including about $13.2 million for the state...

By Colin A. Young, State House News Service State tax revenue from gambling began to trickle back in last month as the state’s slots parlor and two casinos reopened for the first time since March, generating about $45 million in revenue including about $13.2 million for the state. The Massachusett...

18/08/2020

Socially non-distancing diners stood in lines for 15 minutes or so before getting seated and then having their go at the all-you-can-eat, buffet-style offerings of fried chicken, mashed potatoes, grilled burgers and other down-home food...

MANCHESTER — From as far away as central Maine, northern New Englanders flocked to Manchester to dine Monday for the first time at a Golden Corral restaurant, a treat usually

17/08/2020

Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont are each filled with diverse and beautiful state parks where you can hike along northern stretches of the Appalachian Trail, savor lake-filled landscapes carved by glaciers, fish in plentiful streams, or stroll through leafy, autumn-hued forests...

Serenity is not far away.

17/08/2020

The USA TODAY Network is naming 10 American women from all 50 states and the District of Columbia who have made significant contributions to their respective states and country, as Women of the Century. You’ll find Rhode Island’s list below...

As America celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, here's a look at 10 women who made their mark in Rhode Island history.

17/08/2020

Some Vermont schools are planning to use tents as classrooms to expand outdoor learning space as students return to school in the face of the coronavirus pandemic...

Some Vermont schools are planning to use tents as classrooms to expand outdoor learning space as students return to school in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

17/08/2020

They don’t know if they will have a job, and if you can sell your home and can have cash left over, you have no bills to pay, said Watson...

While many businesses have seen a slump in sales or even outright closures since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Corinne Watson has experienced growth in hers.

16/08/2020

Newport, RI, famous for its Gilded Age mansions, albeit no stranger to alfresco dining pre-pandemic thanks to its ocean front locale, has seen lots of new patios pop up and expansions to existing ones take place recently—making the city a popular destination for New Englanders who are looking to venture out once again...

Newport, RI has seen lots of new patios pop up and expansions to existing ones take place recently—making the city a popular destination for New Englanders. Here are five restaurants in Newport, RI to visit this summer if you are looking to dine outdoors.

16/08/2020

Amazon is already one of the largest industrial tenants in Greater Boston, and is on track to become the largest non-institutional occupier of real estate in the region, according to real estate research...

Should e-commerce behemoth Amazon.com Inc. and Simon Property Group Inc. come to an agreement about utilizing anchor department stores as Amazon distribution hubs, it could have a big impact on Massachusetts commercial real estate.

15/08/2020

Oqunquit Beach in Maine has been ranked the 15th best beach in the country, while Race Point Beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts, checked in at 21st on Tripadvisor’s annual “Best of the Best” list...

PROVINCETOWN, MASS. (WHDH) - A pair of pristine and picturesque New England beaches have been ranked among the top 25 in the United States. Oqunquit...

15/08/2020

Although the coronavirus pandemic has changed consumer behavior significantly, Bay State beer lovers have never had more ways to drink local. But which breweries are putting out the best beverages?

We used data from BeerAdvocate to figure out which ones are releasing the best suds.

15/08/2020

Anyone entering Massachusetts from another state not on a safe list would have to either quarantine for 14 days, or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test within the previous 72 hours...

After Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker’s latest travel restrictions prompted questions about what was permissible for residents who live along the Rhode Island border, the state has published updated guidance that includes exemptions for activities like grocery shopping, visiting a doctor or atten...

15/08/2020

Ma*****na regulators in Maine announced Friday that licensed retailers will be able to sell recreational pot effective Oct. 9, nearly four years after voters legalized retail w**d...

Ma*****na regulators in Maine announced Friday that licensed retailers will be able to sell recreational pot effective Oct. 9, nearly four years after voters legalized retail w**d.

14/08/2020

A place known for its lobsters and humpback whales, Maine isn’t thought of as a territory for sharks. Yet it’s home to eight different shark species, including the world’s fastest and the world’s second largest...

Maine isn’t thought of as a territory for sharks. Yet it’s home to the world’s fastest and the world’s second largest sharks.

14/08/2020

While it may be what catches most of the attention here, Mystic’s culinary scene these days is much more than an admittedly good slice of pizza...

A snapshot of a Connecticut town with a culinary tradition that extends far beyond its stereotype pizza fame.

14/08/2020

Rhode Island was named the fifth-best state in the country to have a baby by the personal finance website WalletHub. The ranking was calculated based on 32 factors, including paid leave policy, infant mortality rates and more...

The personal finance website weighed several factors, including infant mortality rate, parental leave policies and more.

14/08/2020

With fall still more than a month away, many parts of Massachusetts will get a preview over the weekend with temperatures struggling to reach the mid-70s with strong, gusty winds from the northeast bringing cool ocean air across the region...

With fall still more than a month away, many parts of Massachusetts will get a preview over the weekend with temperatures struggling to reach the mid-70s with strong, gusty winds from the northeast bringing cool ocean air across the region. A high pressure system parked over the Canadian Maritimes t...

14/08/2020

Sununu issued a mask requirement for all scheduled gatherings of 100 people or more ahead of Laconia Motorcycle Week, which is expected to bring around 250,000 bikers to the "Live Free or Die" state at the end of the month...

Laconia Motorcycle Week will bring around 250,000 bikers to New Hampshire at the end of August. Gov. Chris Sununu doesn't want Sturgis-like behavior.

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