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Animal of Things

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Feral Pig Hunting in Massachusetts: Laws, Licenses, and What Hunters Should Know

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Photo by division, CSIRO / wikimedia Feral pig hunting in Massachusetts is not like hog hunting in Texas, Georgia, or Florida. The state has no established wild pig population, no dedicated hog season, and no bag limit written for the species. That leaves hunters with more questions than answers. This article walks through what the available sources say about the legal … This article, Feral Pig Hunting in Massachusetts: Laws, Licenses, and What Hunters Should Know , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Idaho Has No Wolf Bag Limit or Harvest Quota, but Tag, Reporting, and Method Rules Still Apply • Big Cat Ownership Laws in Connecticut: What Is Banned and What Is Exempt • Louisiana Treats Elk as Alternative Livestock, so owning one as a pet takes a state license and a farm setup

Massachusetts · 3h

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Holliston Police Ask for Help Finding Missing 13-Year-Old Bauer Black

Holliston Police Department — Agency Handling Missing Teen Search. Holliston police are asking anyone with information they can verify about 13-year-old Bauer Black to call 508-429-1212. His family reported him missing Wednesday afternoon, according to NBC Boston. Black was last seen riding a bicycle in a white hooded sweatshirt,...

Holliston, MA · 1d
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Massachusetts woman is all about family after winning first $1 million on new State Lottery game

The Thanksgiving and Christmas season has become synonymous with family which makes a recent big State Lottery win all the more heartwarming. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Nathalie Hession of Arlington has claimed the first $1,000,000 prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s new “Jingle Jumbo Bucks 100X” scratch ticket game that went on sale October 27.

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'She was a good girl': Police comfort dog in Massachusetts dies after brief illness

ANDOVER, Mass. (TNND) — A police comfort dog in Massachusetts who brought calm and smiles to officers, students, and community members, died after a brief illness, according to authorities. The Andover Police Department's announced Maggie's death on Sunday, describing her as a beloved partner of Officer Tom Paolera, a...

Andover, MA · 1d
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Boston 25 News WFXT

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Missing person alert popped up on your phone? Here’s why you got it

The alerts received on cell phones Thursday were startling.

Needham, MA · 20h

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Nantucket Real Estate Firm Ordered To Pay $1.3 Million in Lawsuit Over Sale Of Polpis Road Property

William Raveis Nantucket and real estate agent Melanie Gowen have filed a notice of appeal in Norfolk Superior Court. A judge and jury have issued a $1.3 million judgment against a major Nantucket real estate firm after finding that one of its agents lied to a couple looking to buy a house on the island in 2020.

Nantucket, MA · 1d

We Are Berkshires

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Teens In Massachusetts Are Waiting Longer To Get Driver's Licenses, And The Reasons Are Shifting

Fewer teens are rushing to get their licenses these days. Studies show many wait a year or more, and experts say readiness matters more than timing.

Massachusetts · 1d

Martha Stewart

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The 8 Best Cuts of Meat to Buy at Costco, According to Butchers and Chefs

From brisket to an overlooked butcher’s pick, here’s what the pros always toss in their cart.

Massachusetts · 2h

Only In Your State

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The Thanksgiving Pie and Side Dish Massachusetts Loves Most

Thanksgiving dinner looks a bit different depending on where you are, but Massachusetts comes to the table with more holiday credibility than most. This is Plymouth country, after all. If you grew up here, you almost certainly have strong opinions about what belongs on your plate. Now there's data to back up those opinions. Only […]

Massachusetts · 19h

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Massachusetts’ Underground Cannabis Market Shrinks But Hangs On Alongside Legal Dispensaries

Massachusetts' underground cannabis market has shrunk as legal dispensaries have spread and prices have fallen. But the proliferation of dispensaries has not caused the market to disappear entirely. According to GBH News, voters legalized recreational cannabis in 2016. The first dispensaries opened in 2018, but the state now has about...

Massachusetts · 1d

Axios Boston

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More than 2 in 5 Massachusetts drivers failed the road test last year, a record high

Data: Massachusetts RMV via Zutobi; Chart: Mike Deehan/Axios Over 40% of Massachusetts road tests ended in failure last year, according to an analysis from driving-test prep company Zutobi. Why it matters: It's the highest rate in at least 11 years of state records. The failure rate has been creeping upward over the last decade. What they found : Zutobi reviewed Registry of Motor Vehicles data on over 4 million Class D tests from 2015 through 2025, including over 1.5 million road tests. In 2025, 42.2% of road tests were failed, up from around 31% a decade before. The passing rate slid from 69.04% to 57.76% from 2015 to 2025. The big picture: The decline is persistent. The failure rate rose in eight of the 10 years covered since 2015, dipping only in 2019 and 2023. Road tests peaked at 219,648 in 2024, more than double the total in 2022. Yes, but: The success rate for written learner's permit exams skyrocketed during the pandemic. The written failure rate dropped from 41.5% in 2019 to just 14.2% in 2022. That's after the RMV began allowing online testing in June 2020. It went back up to roughly 28% in 2023. Last year 27%

Massachusetts · 1d

Seattle ON Tap

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Stonehill's Metro Conference Move Has Siena's Advisor Asking: ‘Is This a Net Plus?'

Ncaaf on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) The Metro Conference is officially blowing up its roster, hitting a record 14 schools with the addition of Stonehill College, effective July 1, 2027. This move, announced Friday, marks another […]

Easton, MA · 1d

The Enterprise

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Stonehill College honors 9/11 victim with field rededication

Stonehill College rededicated Timothy J. Coughlin ’80 Memorial Field at W.B. Mason Stadium on Oct. 31 before its football team faced Mercyhurst University. The ceremony honored Coughlin’s legacy as a Stonehill football student-athlete and alumnus, according to a community announcement. Coughlin died at age 42 in the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Family, friends, classmates, former teammates and other members of the campus community gathered for the rededication and reflected on Coughlin’s determination, integrity and heart, according to the announcement. The ceremony also recalled his call to always “Play Hard.” 3 other Stonehill community members also honored The observance, marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, also honored three other members of the Stonehill community who died that day: James E. Hayden ’76, Timothy E. Reilly ’82 and Rev. Francis E. Grogan, C.S.C. 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 Enterprise: Stonehill College honors 9/11 victim with field rededication

Easton, MA · 1d

Crafting Your Home

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Dogs Riding in an Open Truck Bed Is Restricted by Law in These 6 States

California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island regulate dogs in pickup beds. Here is what each state's statute requires.

California · 4h

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Wahconah Falls Just Short in State Quarter-Finals

NORTHBRIDGE, Mass. – Down 22-6 at half-time, the Wahconah football team battled to get within an onsides kick attempt of having a chance to upset Northbridge in Friday’s Division 7 State Quarter-Final. But that kick with 3 minutes, 23 seconds left was unsuccessful, and the Rams succeeded in...

Northbridge, MA · 14h

The Metrowest Daily News

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Bronzetti's ends Columbus Club venture to refocus on Eagles location

One of the biggest challenges of owning and operating a restaurant is keeping it clean and rodent-free, especially in an older building. This is the top priority of Bubba Bronzetti, owner of Bronzetti's Pizza & Kitchen after a recent routine health inspection at the restaurant's location at South Framingham Fraternal Order of Eagles lodge , 55 Park St, found 10 violations, including rodent droppings and a mouse sighting. All of the violations have been corrected and Bronzetti did not have to shut down, but soon after, he announced the termination of his restaurant's brief partnership with The Columbus Club, where he was operating a catering business. Bronzetti said the two developments are not directly related. The inspection occurred at the Eagles, not the Columbus Club. But he acknowledged that trying to operate at two locations stretched him thin and diverted his attention from the restaurant at the Eagles, where Bronzetti’s has operated for about four years. "I think the Columbus took my focus away from the Eagles, where it began to kind of slip a little bit," Bronzetti said. Bronzetti and fiancée Melissa Hanna had concentrated on building the Columbus Club operation while employees managed the Eagles restaurant. More: USA

Framingham, MA · 1d

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Massachusetts residents spent millions on the election. Most of it went out of state.

On a Tuesday night in early November, kitchen tables across Massachusetts filled with returns from states many viewers will never visit. The checks had already gone out. In the 2026 midterms, Massachusetts political donations moved in volumes that would surprise anyone who still treats the Commonwealth as a quiet spectator on the national money map. Residents wrote checks for Senate hopefuls from Arizona to Maine, and a large share of that money never returned to a contest decided inside state lines.

Massachusetts · 9h

Boston 25 News WFXT

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Former Stoughton Deputy Chief details push to investigate Sandra Birchmore’s death

Kingston Police Chief Brian Holmes says the Sandra Birchmore case is one he will carry with him for the rest of his life.

Stoughton, MA · 16h

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$1 ticket from Stop & Shop turns into $100,000 Mass Cash win

A lottery ticket from the Tuesday evening drawing of the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Mass Cash” game was sold at a Stop & Shop in Greater Boston. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, the winning lottery ticket was purchased at a Stop & Shop on 109 Taunton St. in Plainville.

Plainville, MA · 21h