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$41,588 Jackpot payout at Plainridge Park Monday

Plainville, MA — On Monday (Nov. 9) afternoon, Plainridge Park was littered with longshots and big payouts, and the biggest of all came to one lucky winner who hit the Wicked Hi-5 pentafecta in the day’s ninth race. After the pool continued to grow for several weeks, there was a $38,111 carryover for that wager in the race and the single unique combination of 9/5/3/6/8 returned $41,588.34 for the 20-cent bet.

Plainville, MA · 3d

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Boston’s famous reject has died

The death has been made known of Danny Katzen, a hornist who is said to have auditioned 48 times for the second horn position in the Boston Symphony Orchestra before finally being given the job. Danny entered the orchestra in 1979 and played for 29 years, retiring in 2008. He performed in Leonard Bernstein’s final lifetime concert at Tanglewood and can also be heard on most of the Boston Pops’ celebrated recordings, as well as on the John Williams soundtrack of Schindler’s List.

Boston, MA · 4d

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Guide to Thanksgiving in Dorchester 2026

Get your stretchy pants ready. It’s almost Thanksgiving! We’ve rounded up some fun ways to celebrate the holiday right here in Dorchester. So whether you’re traveling or hunkering down, there’s something festive for everyone. Check back as this list may be updated!. American Provisions Thanksgiving Catering.

Boston, MA · 3d

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The Weekend Watchlist: Nov. 12 to Nov. 15

Wondering what to do once you clock out of O’Neill this Friday? The Weekend Watchlist is your guide to the places to be, on and off campus, every weekend. Read on to see what’s coming up. Olivia Clemmensen. Victoria Monét: Frequency Of Love Tour. Friday, Nov. 13...

Boston, MA · 1d

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Fall Out Boy Announces Massive Fenway Park Stadium Show in Boston

Fall Out Boy is returning to Fenway Park on July 30, 2027. Enter right now for your chance to win a pair of tickets before they officially go on sale.

Boston, MA · 3d

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Massachusetts Locals Have 10 Restaurants To Visit When Nobody Feels Like Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner

One inn on this list has been serving guests since 1773, and its turkey dinner comes with a Bird Cage Elevator down the hall. Another spot pairs its holiday meal with live music in a brick basement. I love that Thanksgiving out can feel this different from place to place.

Massachusetts · 1d

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Meet Willow the sweet dog waiting for a new home

Willow, a 3-year-old female American Staffordshire terrier mix with a gentle nature and playful side, is available for adoption at the Taunton Animal Shelter. Willow is described as sweet, calm and loving, according to a community announcement. She enjoys spending quiet time relaxing but also has a silly side and likes to play. She also enjoys walks and could be a good companion for neighborhood strolls and other outdoor activities. Willow appears to like meeting people and may be suited to a home with older children, according to the announcement. It is not yet known how Willow would do with cats or other dogs. People who already have a dog can arrange a meet-and-greet with Willow. Willow also enjoys playing in the shelter's play yard. A fenced yard at her future home would be a plus, according to the announcement. How to meet Willow Appointments are recommended for people interested in meeting animals at the Taunton Animal Shelter. Available animals can be viewed at https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/ma/taunton/taunton-animal-shelter-ma72 . The Taunton Animal Care Facility, 821 W. Water St., helps more than 500 animals find homes each year across New England, according to the announcement. The facility is open from noon to 5 p.m.

Taunton, MA · 2d

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Christopher’s Cafe decides to move to Taunton, and Fall River will lose more than a coffee shop

Christopher Silvia’s Fall River business chapter is mostly coming to a close. Christopher and his husband Nate recently announced that they are moving their popular Christopher’s Cafe to Taunton. Christopher and I have had mixed interactions over the years, but I’ll share one of our most recent interactions....

Fall River, MA · 1d

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Massachusetts animal shelter seeks homes for 63 chinchillas rescued from Ohio facility

BOSTON (WWLP) – MSPCA-Angell is seeking adopters for over 60 chinchillas after they were rescued from filthy conditions at a breeding facility in Ohio. The joint rescue operation was conducted with the animal welfare organization Humane World, which removed hundreds of chinchillas last month from conditions described as dark and bleak. MSPCA-Angell staff members traveled out of state over two weekends in October to assist with intake and care before bringing 63 chinchillas back to Massachusetts.

Massachusetts · 2d

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Q&A: Bar Lunette owner Nick Mallia on what Brookline’s drinking and managing a tough time for restaurants

This article is part of Brookline Eats, our new weekly newsletter with coverage of Brookline’s restaurant and food scene. Sign up by clicking here. More than a year old now, French cocktail hub Bar Lunette in Coolidge Corner is as packed on a weekend as it was on opening day. Nick Mallia, operating partner of Paris Restaurant Group, which owns and operates Bar Lunette and Paris Creperie, has been surprised by a few things along the way, like the lack of interest in their custom food menu. Turns out, people just want cocktails and crepes.

Brookline, MA · 2d

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Councilor Ed Flynn Opposes Proposed McDonald’s on West Broadway

Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn is speaking out against a proposed McDonald’s at 474 West Broadway in Perkins Square. In a letter dated November 6th to the Boston Licensing Board, Flynn expressed his opposition to the restaurant’s common victualler license application, citing concerns from nearby residents about public safety, traffic, and quality of life.

Boston, MA · 2d

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St. John’s Holiday Boutique – An Annual Tradition

November 11, 2026 Submitted By The Episcopal Parish of St. John the Evangelist. The St. John’s Holiday Boutique returns Saturday, November 21, continuing a beloved annual tradition that brings together artisans, local businesses, parish volunteers, and shoppers from across the South Shore. Following its 25th anniversary celebration last year,...

Hingham, MA · 1d

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At Drive-By Pies, Fran Kolenik turns her mother’s recipes into some of Brookline’s favorite baked goods

This article is part of Brookline Eats, our new weekly newsletter with coverage of Brookline’s restaurant and food scene. Sign up by clicking here. From a hundred feet away, you can smell the sweetness of baked butter coming from the small storefront of Drive-By Pies. The Cypress Street establishment has been around since April 2018, and its baked goods have earned a loyal base of customers who come from across the Boston area and beyond.

Brookline, MA · 2d

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Notre Dame Academy Invites Community to Enjoy Timeless Classic “Harvey”

Notre Dame Academy Theatre Company invites families, friends, and community members of all ages to attend its upcoming production of Harvey on Saturday, November 14. This beloved comedy by Mary Chase is a heartwarming story about Elwood P. Dowd, a charming and good-natured man whose closest companion happens to be a six-foot-tall rabbit named Harvey.

Hingham, MA · 1d

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Pipefitter is new voice of Boston’s Logan International Airport

He was banned from Delta Air Lines as a child for pushing the flight attendant's call button too many times. Now, Delta customers -- and other customers -- at Boston's airport will hear his voice over the public address system.

Boston, MA · 2d

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This Old-School Massachusetts Restaurant Makes Some Seriously Good Thin-Crust Pizza

The brick oven at this pizza spot showed up in pieces in 1883, built for a bakery. It has been cranking out thin-crust pies for nearly a century since then. If you ask me, nobody ever outgrows the trip-day grin. It just waits for the right excuse, and a famous old oven is a pretty good one.

Boston, MA · 3d

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The Tiny Restaurant Tucked Away In Massachusetts That Will Make You A Loyal Customer Forever

If loyalty could be cooked into a dish, Rino’s Place in East Boston would have figured out the recipe a long time ago. This is a restaurant that turns first-time visitors into regulars with a reliability that should probably be studied by someone with a clipboard and a research grant.

Boston, MA · 3d

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Suffolk’s rock band, The Common, welcomes new members

Suffolk University’s rock band, The Common, is experiencing a revival this semester. After all the previous members graduated or left the group once the Spring 2026 semester ended, The Common had to be rebuilt from the ground up. The Common is one of Suffolk University’s many performing arts groups,...

Boston, MA · 2d