Massachusetts has a rich history of classic pranks
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
When a Boston TV station reported on April Fool’s Day in 1980 that the nearby Blue Hills were erupting,...
Attorney digs deep into Boston history in new book
By Matt Robinson, Contributing Writer
BOSTON - Each July, people come from all over the world to visit Boston in order to experience Independence Day...
Block Island is a beautiful and convenient island getaway destination
By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer
NEW SHOREHAM, RI – It’s the smallest town in the smallest state. New Shoreham doesn’t have perhaps the name recognition...
Boston baked beans have stood the test of time
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
BOSTON - Imagine living through the 1775 Siege of Boston, fully aware of the historical accounts of food scarcity. In...
80th anniversary of D-Day invasion is a somber World War II reminder
By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer
REGION - June 6, 2024, is the 80th anniversary of Operation Neptune, the naval component of World War II’s Operation...
Whalom Park in Lunenburg promised “a whale of a time”
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
LUNENBURG - It may not have grown into a theme park empire like Disney or branched into 27 parks across...
Rocker and art thief Myles Connor’s wild past immortalized in film
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
REGION - The story of Boston rocker turned convicted criminal Myles Connor joins the ranks of notorious figures who have...
A coastal gem awaits visitors to Newport, Rhode Island
By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer
NEWPORT, R.I. - Sweeping, ornate lawns cut by graceful driveways leading to architecturally impressive porticos attached to massive mansions. Welcome...
Nothing said Yankee comfort food like Durgin-Park
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
The Durgin-Park restaurant at Boston’s Faneuil Hall marketplace served Yankee comfort food with a side of sassy attitude for...
Citgo sign is a beloved symbol of Boston
By Colin McCandless
Contributing Writer
BOSTON - Perhaps no other symbol is more recognizable or beloved by Bostonians than the Citgo sign situated on the roof...
