FOOD & DRINK
John Choate, of Milford, Wins $1M In Massachusetts Lottery
John Choate, of Milford, won $1 million in the “$4,000,000 Monopoly Doubler” $10 scratch-off game. Choate chose to take the lump sum of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. He picked his machine he played very carefully. Choate went with No. 21, the same day as his...
Hummingbirds return to southern New England
BOSTON - There are all sorts of signs of spring. The Red Sox home opener, the Boston Marathon, the first cherry trees bursting into color. But perhaps the first sign of impending summer is the return of New England's smallest breeding bird - the hummingbird. One of the first to leave in the fall, and last to come back in the spring! In that regard, maybe they're the smartest birds, too! The first ones have just been reported back across southern New England by local birdwatchers.Many migrating birds undergo vast annual voyages. And though the ruby-throated hummingbird isn't quite as adventurous...
Floramo's Restaurant in Malden has closed; plans to open in new location
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. A popular spot for steak tips has shut down, though it plans to open back up in another space. According to a Facebook post, Floramo's Restaurant in Malden is closed, with replies from the place within the thread indicating that it will be reopening in a new location nearby soon. As mentioned in an earlier article, the Wakefield location had shuttered as well a couple of months ago, while the hope is that Floramo's will open back up in Chelsea--which was its original home--at some point in the future.
Tulip Mania in full bloom in Wellesley
“Tulip mania” is at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s Garden at Elm Bank in Wellesley. “It’s spring and we have a mission of helping people have better, happier lives through horticultural,” said James Hearsum, Director of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society.
Scoops up: 9 ice cream shops open for the season in Milford, surrounding towns
MILFORD — The groundhog lied. It's been a long winter. But with April break and the weather getting warmer, ice cream spots like Bertie's Creative Creamery in Milford are starting to see more business. Jillian King, floor manager at Bertie's, said business picks up after the April school break....
Brockton dance team earns spot at world dance competition. GoFundMe set up to help team
BROCKTON – Three Brockton dance companies are seeking community support to make their international dance team dreams a reality. When you think of dance, many movements come to mind, and hip-hop is one genre that is emerging into the mainstream, especially through avenues such as TikTok and YouTube. Hip-hop...
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