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Unique grocery market dynamics drive up prices in Massachusetts
Shoppers in Massachusetts, particularly in the Boston area, have been grappling with higher expenses at the grocery store. According to a recent study by Consumer Affairs, grocery prices in Massachusetts climbed by 6.6% over a 12-month period placing the state among the top six in the nation for rate of increase.
Purebred dogs rescued from "puppy mills" going up for adoption in Mass.
SALEM - Twenty-two specialty breed dogs have arrived in Massachusetts and will be going up for adoption soon, the MSPCA says.The organization says the dogs flown in from Missouri on Saturday had been "living in over-crowded commercial breeding facilities, commonly known as puppy mills." They were then brought to the Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem for a 48-hour quarantine."They'll make perfect pets"The dogs described by MSPCA as "purebred and designer dogs" are between 1 and 10 years old. The breeds include Cocker Spaniels, Papillons and Havanese. A couple of the dogs "are a little shy," Mike Keiler with the MSPCA's Animal...
Humpback whale buried after washing ashore in Swampscott
A 42-foot long humpback whale that washed ashore on the Marblehead side of the town line with Swampscott then towed to sea only to return to the same stretch of beach but on the Swampscott side has been buried. The whale was buried on Saturday at the beach walkway near...
Humpback whale washed up on Massachusetts beach towed away to decay; returns 2 weeks later
Swampscott Town officials have been working with NOAA and EPA this week to develop a disposal plan. The disposal plan is to move the whale off the rocky narrow beach it is currently at, and move it to nearby land where it can be buried. This was determined as the best option due to the decomposition of the whale.
Two puppies in Lynn seeking adoption
Sophia HarrisLYNN — Two puppies, Raspberry and Otis Picasso, are being fostered in the city and looking to find their furr-ever family. Otis Picasso is a six- to seven-month-old cattle dog-hound mix from Missouri. He has been with his foster family in Lynn since April 25. “He loves other dogs! He’s a super dog-friendly boy,” Rebecca […] The post Two puppies in Lynn seeking adoption appeared first on Itemlive.
Rats crawl through toilet into Brookline apartment
BROOKLINE - It's the recipe for a nightmare - rats coming up through your toilet and into your homes. It's now happened to a woman in Brookline, Massachusetts twice."Two is more than I want. A couple nights ago, I went to go the bathroom, and I didn't realize the rat was already with me at that point hiding behind the toilet," said Betsy Childs, talking about the second rat that came up their toilet. "When I checked the bathroom, 15 minutes later it was gone. I am guessing went back the way it came." Childs first encountered the problem when her...
North End restaurateurs use Wu's recent Italy trip in outdoor dining fight
North End restaurant owners aren't giving up their fight against Mayor Michelle Wu over the city’s outdoor dining restrictions. This time, they’re using her recent trip to Italy to highlight the issue. “While the mayor has been visiting cities in Italy, dining outdoors and enjoying the beautiful weather,...
Boston's Tavern in the Square Closes Allston Location After Nearly 20 Years, Chain to Expand Elsewhere
Tavern in the Square, a staple in the Boston bar scene frequented by the college crowd for its lively atmosphere and popular Thursday night outings, has shuttered its Allston location for good. The beloved sports bar, situated a stone's throw from Boston University on Brighton Avenue, made the announcement in a post on its Instagram page. "We have the unfortunate news to share that we are officially closed," the post read, marking the end of nearly two decades of business in the Allston community, as reported by CBS News Boston.
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