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The Groovy 60s-Themed Diner In Massachusetts Where Comfort Food Dreams Actually Come True Daily

There’s a diner in Norwood, Massachusetts that makes you forget you had anywhere else to be today. The Sixties Diner has that rare quality of a place that pulls you in completely, and the only thing you’ll regret is not coming sooner. Let’s start with something important.

Norwood, MA · 2d
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Forget Boston — Retire To This Coastal Gem On The Rhode Island Border With Scenic State Parks And Vibrant Cities

Bustling, busy, and expensive: These three words can succinctly describe the experience of many who live in Boston. America's "Cradle of Liberty" may be full of historic charm, great museums, world-class art, and great healthcare, but it's also become priced out for many, with a cost of living that's 49% higher than the national average, according to Payscale. So what's a retiree who wants to live in a coastal Massachusetts county to do? Why, move to Bristol County, Massachusetts, of course! Cities here, like New Bedford, have a lower cost of living than Boston, according to Salary.com, and are perfectly positioned near Rhode Island for great day trips to places like The Breakers. In Bristol County, you've got the best of city life with the perks of being near some great natural beauty, including dense forests and expansive beaches.

Bristol County, MA · 2d
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Wrestler Who Plays Corrupt Politician Elected Mayor of Providence

David Morales, who works as The Commissioner in Renegade Wrestling Alliance, won Providence’s mayoral race Tuesday in a landslide with about 81% of the vote.

Providence, RI · 2d

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Pawtucket Stadium Turns Into Holiday Wonderland With New Rhode Island Lights Festival

Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket is swapping soccer cleats for string lights this winter. The venue will host the inaugural Rhode Island Lights Festival from Nov. 27, 2026, through Jan. 3, 2027, turning the field and seating bowl into a holiday light display for the first time since the stadium opened.

Pawtucket, RI · 3h
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This Gigantic Floating Rock In Massachusetts Looks Like Something Straight Out Of A Sci-Fi Movie Set

Nature apparently decided that Massachusetts needed something truly jaw-dropping, and the result is Balance Rock in Lanesborough, a massive boulder that looks like it has absolutely no business doing what it’s doing. Sitting perched on a tiny cluster of smaller rocks, this enormous slab of stone seems to defy...

Massachusetts · 5d

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How Bristol County residents voted in governor's race

Bristol County, MA · 1d

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Chris Markey set to usher in new era as Bristol County district attorney

Markey, a Dartmouth Democrat, defeated Republican Seth Aitken in the election, garnering more than 54% of the vote.

Bristol County, MA · 1d

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Pawtucket Man's 1964 Class Ring Comes Home After 47 Years Lost in Puget Sound

St. Raphael Academy — School That Helped Identify Ring Owner. The return of a 1964 St. Raphael Academy class ring to Pawtucket's Paul Benson depended on a few engraved initials and help from the school's alumni department. A Seattle metal detectorist found the 10-karat ring in the sand during a low-tide search last November, 47 years after it went missing in Puget Sound.

Pawtucket, RI · 7h

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Hoye keeps seat as Bristol County register of probate

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In Bristol County’s most obscure race, Register of Probate Tom Hoye has beaten challenger Melanie Patenaude Layden to win reelection, according to unofficial vote totals. Hoye said he was excited to have the opportunity to continue to serve the citizens of Bristol County...

Bristol County, MA · 2d

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Woonsocket Needs $1.6 Million for Road Work at New School

The city must fund about $1.3 million in required road upgrades plus a $282,000 engineering proposal before the new school opens; D'Agostino said the school committee and state education department will not pay. Woonsocket, R.I. — Woonsocket will need to find roughly $1.6 million to rebuild part of the road...

Woonsocket, RI · 2d

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Remains of 28-year-old Bristol County man killed during World War II identified

WASHINGTON – The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced Tuesday that 28-year-old U.S. Army Pfc. William A. Gervais, Jr. of New Bedford, Massachusetts, killed during World War II, was accounted for on June 18th. Gervais’s family received their full briefing on his identification, therefore, additional details on his identification can...

Bristol County, MA · 1d

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Dan Gendron wins Woonsocket mayoral election

He defeated incumbent Chris Beauchamp in the nonpartisan race to secure a two-year term.

Woonsocket, RI · 2d

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Beloved crossing guard a fixture in East Providence neighborhood

Walter "Stubby" Gilmore has been a crossing guard at Silver Spring Elementary School for the past seven years.

East Providence, RI · 3h

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Adam Greenman officially elected Pawtucket mayor

Greenman defeated longtime mayor Don Grebien in the September primary and was uncontested in the general election.

Pawtucket, RI · 3d

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Lisa Field credits door-knocking, positive message for decisive win

TAUNTON — Democratic incumbent State Rep. Lisa Field credits her campaign of knocking on thousands of doors and staying positive with her message for her decisive victory in Tuesday's election. "We need to provide kids with hope. It was important to run a positive campaign. To stay focused on working families," she said to a room full of supporters at the Ward 5 Club in Taunton after winning. After hugging almost everyone in attendance at her watch party Field thanked everyone, saying she could not have possibly have done this and gotten this far without her supporters. Field defeated Republican challenger Larry Quintal in a hotly contested rematch in the 3rd Bristol Disrtrict, which includes more than half of Taunton and part of Easton. Results in Taunton and Easton Field won comfortable victories in both Taunton and Easton, winning a total of 9,068 votes or 58% to Quintal's 6,490 votes or 42%, according to unofficial results, as of Wednesday. In Taunton, Field got 6,734 votes (57%) and Quintal got 5,000 votes (43%) In Easton, Field got 2,334 votes (61%) and Quintal got 1,490 votes (39%) Rematch of extremely close 2025 special election Both Field and Quintal are from Taunton. Quintal

Taunton, MA · 2d

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Recap: Smithfield Zoning Board Approves Attached Garage, Moves July 2027 Meeting

A Candlewood Drive homeowner can build an attached two-car garage with 14 feet of rear and 5 feet of side setback relief, on condition the site plan is updated. Anyone applying for the July 14, 2027 zoning meeting must file by June 2, 2027. Smithfield, R.I. — The Smithfield Zoning...

Smithfield, RI · 1d

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‘Alarming’ discrepancy of $1.2 million found in town financial records

MIDDLEBORO — The town missed out on being able to use money it had because of poor bookkeeping, Interim Town Manager Robert Nunes told the Middleboro Select Board at its Nov. 2 meeting. Nunes said that he found a $1.215 million discrepancy over a three-year period between the amount...

Middleborough, MA · 3d

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Taunton residents get free yard waste drop off days

Taunton residents can dispose of leaves, grass clippings and branches for free during four yard waste drop-off dates in November. Mayor Shaunna O'Connell and the Department of Public Works partnered to offer the program, according to a community announcement. Free yard waste drop-off will be available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday Nov. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at the City Convenience Center, 330 East Britannia St., Taunton. Residents must provide proof of residency. Commercial waste and box trucks will not be accepted.The free drop-off dates are in addition to the city's free yard waste pickup during the week of Nov. 16.For questions, call the DPW at 508-821-1431. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on The Taunton Daily Gazette: Taunton residents get free yard waste drop off days

Taunton, MA · 16h

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A new house for incarcerated women in Mass. draws scrutiny over who qualifies

Over the past few months, eight women who are incarcerated have moved into a gray two-story house in Framingham. It’s called the reintegration house and it’s part of the Massachusetts Department of Correction’s efforts to reduce recidivism. The house is designed to help women transition back into...

Framingham, MA · 1d

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Is Where You Live Considered One Of Massachusetts' Best "Pizza" Cities?

The results revealed which towns across the country had the best pizza!

Massachusetts · 3d