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Even Chowder Snobs Admit This Plymouth Restaurant Serves The Best Bowl In Town

Guy Fieri called this clam chowder one of his favorites on national TV. That’s a bold endorsement for a bowl of soup sitting right beside a busy harbor. The chowder shows up in a bread bowl if you ask. It also leaves in pints, quarts, and even full gallons.

Plymouth, MA · 1d
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The 8 Cape Cod, Massachusetts Italian Spots Where The Sandwiches Are Worth The Trip

One Italian market on the Cape names some of its sandwiches after neighborhood dogs. I love that detail more than I can explain. The sandwich called Suede stacks two kinds of prosciutto with Taleggio cheese and orange fig spread on ciabatta. Elsewhere, a cheesemaker who missed fresh mozzarella from home started making her own on an island.

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 1d
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Minks, rats and a Cape Cod legend

Driving past a neighborhood patch of brush and wetlands, I watched as a critter, sleek and dark with a long tail, slid across the road. My brain tried to register similar animals I’ve seen on Cape Cod. But It was too small to be a fisher. And it was too far from significant water to be an otter.

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 2d
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Middleboro public works director resigns

MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro will soon be without its public works director of 13 years. Christopher Peck, who took the helm of the Department of Public Works in 2013, sent his resignation letter to the town on Wednesday, Nov. 4. He will step down from his post on Jan. 1, 2027.

Middleborough, MA · 3d
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Middleboro orders stinking recycling plant to stop work

MIDDLEBORO — The town is taking a stand against the stink. The Middleboro Health Department sent a cease and desist letter to A-Plus Waste & Recycling Services on Nov. 3 following a Select Board executive session. The letter ordered the recycling plant to stop taking in new organic material and remove all compost by Nov. 10.

Middleborough, MA · 3d

CBS News

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Cape Cod honors the life of Marine Corporal Nicholas Xiarhos with documentary

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 21h

Cape Cod Times

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Cape Cod restaurants: 2 new bakeries open, popular bar gives away furniture

In Cape Cod restaurant news this week, it’s all about “rising” stars as two new bakeries open in the region. There is a free Thanksgiving lunch for veterans in Sandwich. New owners are celebrating at a Falmouth market and the Fig Tree Cafe in Marstons Mills announced on Facebook that it now has a dedicated toaster and prep area for gluten-free dishes to banish risks of cross-contamination. Also, Shipwrecked in Falmouth , one of USA Today’s Best Bars in the nation, was giving away extra furniture this week in front of its Grand Avenue spot. Check their Facebook post for details. From the ICYMI (in-case-you-missed-it) department, we reported last week on Four Seas Ice Cream taking over the commercial kitchen in Centerville, former home of The Casual Gourmet. There was also news on Sam Diego’s going ahead with an auction of their decor and a piece about a dozen bars at which to meet friends who are home for the holidays. Great Island Bakery in Yarmouth is now The Rollery Great Island Bakery, which has been closed for a couple of years, has a new tenant: The Rollery ― Sourdough Bakery opened Nov. 7 and people can’t stop raving about

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 2d

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Aggressive coyote attacks man doing yard work in Kingston

There's a warning for residents in Kingston, Massachusetts, after an aggressive coyote attacked and bit a man doing yard work in the middle of the day on Tuesday. Kingston Animal Control says the attack happened in a quiet neighborhood on Hillcrest Road while the man was leaf-blowing in his yard.

Kingston, MA · 1d

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From 1776 to today, Wareham salutes its veterans

Avery Nelson, age 9, sang during the Veterans Day ceremony at Centre Park on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Photo by Erin Darling. The Wareham High School JROTC march in the Veterans Day parade. Photo by Erin Darling. Uncle Sam shows off his moves during the Veterans Day parade. Photo by Erin...

Wareham, MA · 2d

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State rep race results still unclear one week out

Sarah Hewins, left, and state Rep. John Gaskey, right. File photos. One week after voters finished casting their ballots, the winner of the 2nd Plymouth district state representative race is still unclear. Incumbent state Rep. John Gaskey (R-Carver) has declared victory twice since Nov. 3 based on incomplete or unofficial tallies. However, the results, which are still not certified by the state, still show Gaskey’s Democratic challenger Sarah Hewins leading by a slim margin.

Wareham, MA · 3d

Patriot Ledger

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Blueberry Muffin closes in Pembroke and Plymouth Social opens

A Pembroke breakfast spot closing for good, a Quincy ice cream shop holding a pop-up, a Plymouth restaurant supporting families for Thanksgiving and a new restaurant open inside an iconic Plymouth hotel are among the South Shore foodie news this week. The Blueberry Muffin has closed its location at 35 School St. in Pembroke after about two years in business. Frozen Freddie's is open for two weeks to satisfy cravings and fill Thanksgiving orders. Mamma Mia’s Plymouth Waterfront is raising money to distribute Thanksgiving meal kits through local churches, senior centers and shelters. And Plymouth Social American Tavern is now open in the newly renovated John Carver Inn & Spa in downtown Plymouth. (While we have your ear and stomach, check out these other food, dining and grocery stories. Click here for the 411 on past foodie news. Check out these places serving up food and drinks with fall flavors . Read about how Grey’s Coffee brings cookie butter lattes to Quincy Center.) Pembroke breakfast spot , the Blueberry Muffin, closes its doors .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } After about two years at 35 School St. in Pembroke, the Blueberry Muffin has closed that

Pembroke, MA · 1d

Cape Cod Times

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Cord left Cape Cod coyote unable to move. Wildlife vets have questions

A Cape Cod coyote is showing signs of recovery after rescuers found a cord wound tightly around its neck, leaving the animal temporarily unable to move his legs and raising fears of a serious spinal injury. The eastern coyote was brought to the Cape Wildlife Center in Barnstable around midday on Nov. 9 after staff from the Yarmouth Division of Natural Resources rescued him. According to the department, a resident had noticed the animal in distress and reported it. "When he came in, he could not move any of his limbs at all," said Dr. Priya Patel, a veterinarian at Cape Wildlife Center . "He basically was just lying on the ground. He was aware. His eyes were moving, but he could barely lift his head." Wildlife vets initially feared coyote had suffered spinal damage Patel said the veterinary team immediately feared the animal had suffered spinal trauma. The cord was so tightly wrapped around his neck that it could not be seen under the fur, and it was "constricting so much of the soft tissue," she said. While spinal damage was the first concern, the team noted extensive swelling around the coyote's neck and hoped some of the neurological

Barnstable, MA · 1d

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Cape Cod Bakeries to Elevate Your Holidays

‘Tis the season to cue all the sugar & spice, indulge with friends, gather around the table with loved ones, and dazzle with dessert! Whether you’re hosting, enjoying a Cape Cod winter getaway, or home for the holidays, check out these local bakeries to celebrate…and elevate the most wonderful time of year!

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 5d

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Retirees Are Finding Their People At This Plymouth 55+ Community With Golf, Trails, And Clubs

Retirement can bring a strange quiet that nobody warns you about. The work calls stop, the commute ends, and suddenly the calendar has a lot of blank space. In Plymouth, Massachusetts, a growing number of retirees have found an answer tucked into the pine woods south of Boston. It is a place built around golf, walking trails, and clubs that turn neighbors into friends.

Plymouth, MA · 4d

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Fishermen’s offshore wind work drying up

This article was produced in collaboration with ProPublica’s Sustainability Desk, a project of the Local Reporting Network. The New Bedford Light, The Connecticut Mirror and Ocean State Media worked together to understand how the Trump administration’s war on offshore wind has hurt workers and communities across New England.

New Bedford, MA · 7h

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Mass. brewery closing its longtime home, though its beer will remain available

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. A South Shore brewery is saying farewell to its home after nearly 20 years in its space, though its beer will continue to be available. According to its social media, Mayflower Brewing Company is going to be closing its Plymouth facility including...

Plymouth, MA · 1d

The Standard-Times

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Dine in or take it home with these New Bedford area Thanksgiving feasts

Forget wrestling a turkey into the oven at dawn. This Thanksgiving, restaurants across the SouthCoast are doing the heavy lifting, from carving-station buffets on the waterfront to fully cooked dinners you can pick up and simply reheat at home. Hosting, preparing, and cleaning up after a complete Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings can be overwhelming. Whether you want to sit back and be served or just need a few trays of sides and pies to round out your own spread, local eateries have you covered. More diners are looking for an easier, more convenient way to celebrate the holiday, so don't wait. Reservations are filling up quickly, and several pre-order deadlines fall as early as Nov. 21. For stress-free meal planning, here's where to dine in, take out, or stock up on sides around Greater New Bedford: Sit down and be served Merrill's on the Waterfront Thanksgiving calls for a visit to Merrill's on the Waterfront , 36 Homer’s Wharf, New Bedford, for its Thanksgiving Harvest Buffet. Start with a fresh vegetable crudité or a harvest salad; dig into seafood paella, apple cider-glazed chicken thighs, hand-carved turkey, or prime rib; and finish with all the sides and delightful desserts.

New Bedford, MA · 1d

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Stop & Shop store sells winning $100K Mass Cash ticket

A lottery ticket won in the Sunday midday drawing of the Massachusetts State Lottery's "Mass Cash" game was sold at a Stop & Shop on Cape Cod. The lucky lottery player bought their ticket at a Stop & Shop located at 500 Route 134 in South Dennis, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.

Massachusetts · 3d

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10 Huge Secondhand And Antique Stores In Southeastern Massachusetts Worth Exploring

One antique shop in this part of Massachusetts scoops ice cream and pours coffee, and it runs as a nonprofit. Another fills a huge refurbished mill so big that shoppers spend hours walking its vendor sections. That’s only a taste of the secondhand shopping destinations scattered across southeastern Massachusetts. One...

Massachusetts · 2d

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As temperatures fall, concerns about homelessness rise

In the rising light of a chilly morning, a young man huddles on the porch stretching along the library’s façade. He’s surrounded by his belongings, including a sleeping bag. Nearby, another man sits inside a rust-flecked truck, its back windows blocked by what looks like clothing and trash.

Plymouth, MA · 6h