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Coolidge Corner Theatre introduces relaxed screenings to make moviegoing more accessible

Some recent screenings in Moviehouse 5 at the Coolidge Corner Theatre looked and sounded a little different than the typical movie experience. The lights remained partially raised, sound levels were lowered and open captions were displayed. Customers were allowed to move around, vocalize, stretch or leave the auditorium and return during the film.

Brookline, MA · 2d
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Go on an Alpaca Trek at Sippican River Alpaca Farm in Rochester, Massachusetts, Then Shop Their Alpaca Wool Socks

Somewhere on the South Coast, active-duty soldiers are asking their mom for more socks. Not just any socks, either. They want alpaca wool pairs from one small family farm. That farm also lets you walk an alpaca on a lead. Yes, you hold the rope, and a fluffy, long-necked companion strolls beside you.

Rochester, MA · 7d
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Bill Murray Spent His Monday Night Talking Up New Bedford on "Jimmy Kimmel Live"

From crashing a stage speech to praising the city's rebirth, Bill Murray had a lot of great things to say about New Bedford on late-night TV.

New Bedford, MA · 2d

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Miss Lizzie's Coffee says owner Joe Pereira has died

FALL RIVER — The operators of Miss Lizzie’s Coffee announced on Monday, Nov. 9, that owner Joe Pereira has died. “Please bear with us during this difficult time. We will be open for limited hours for the next few days while we make arrangements,” the café announced on its Facebook page. The café had initially announced Sunday it would be closed for a “family emergency.” Pereira’s café, which initially opened in 2023 on Second Street next to the Lizzie Borden House, moved in late June to 100 Rock St., the former Central Congregational Church — the church Lizzie Borden’s family attended. Since its opening, the coffee shop’s connection to the Lizzie Borden story has attracted customers from across the United States and several countries. Historic connection: Miss Lizzie's Coffee has big plans to be a cultural center Pereira's coffee shop made national news Pereira and the café had attracted controversy since its opening; after U.S. Ghost Adventures sued in federal court for trademark infringement in 2023, the feud between the two Lizzie-related attractions made headlines nationally. USGA later sued Pereira individually and the café for defamation. Pereira, who acted as his own attorney, defaulted in both lawsuits after failing to

Fall River, MA · 3d

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Raccoon with arrow in her face rescued in Plymouth

"Miraculously, it missed her eye and other major soft tissue structures." A raccoon with an arrowhead in its face was captured in Plymouth and treated, a wildlife rescue said. After a week of trying, Plymouth Animal Control successfully caught the raccoon on Monday, according to the Cape Wildlife Center. The...

Plymouth, MA · 4d

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These 7 Fall River, Massachusetts Portuguese Bakeries Still Pull Malassadas or Sweet Bread From the Oven Every Morning

One bakery on this list unlocks its door at 4:30 in the morning. That’s before most coffee makers in Massachusetts have even clicked on. I love that detail because it tells you who these ovens are really for. They serve early shift workers, Sunday regulars, and anyone who knows that sweet bread tastes best before the sun is fully up.

Fall River, MA · 5d

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Parades, ceremonies across the South Shore planned for Veterans Day

South Shore communities will come together Wednesday, Nov. 11, to honor the service and sacrifice of the nation’s veterans with parades, ceremonies, luncheons and other tributes on Veterans Day. Veterans Day honors all who have served in the U.S. armed forces and traces its roots to Armistice Day, marking the end of fighting in World War I. Here’s what’s planned across the South Shore. Hingham to have Veterans Day breakfast, ceremony, performances, speakers and an award When: Wednesday, Nov. 11; breakfast, 8:30-10:30 a.m., ceremony at 11 a.m. Where: Hingham Town Hall, 210 Central St. Breakfast in Central Meeting Room, ceremony in Sanborn Auditorium The breakfast, sponsored by the Hingham Veterans' Council and catered by Hart Brothers Catering of Rockland, is open to all military members, veterans and their families. Following the breakfast is a ceremony, led by Town Moderator Michael Puzo and featuring a musical performance by the Hingham High School Band and soloist Dakota Burke. Peter Schnorr, a Hingham resident, Navy veteran and former fighter pilot, will be the principal speaker. The Veteran of the Year Award will also be presented. Cohasset plans Veterans Day ceremony and luncheon When: Wednesday, Nov. 11; 11 a.m. Where: Veterans Memorial Park ,

Hingham, MA · 3d

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MSPCA caring for 60+ chinchillas from massive rescue effort

The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is seeking adopters for more than 60 chinchillas who were rescued from a commercial breeding facility in Ohio.

Ohio · 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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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Lakeville gallery showcases familiar faces, places

LAKEVILLE -- The paintings of Lakeville resident Daniel A. Cooney, whose work explores the expressive relationships between color, light, texture, and form, are on display through Dec. 22 at Great Ponds Gallery at the Lakeville Public Library. The exhibit, titled “Faces & Places: Recent Paintings by Daniel A. Cooney,’’features recent...

Lakeville, MA · 4d

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Sip & Stroll strolls on despite drizzle

Adam, Anna, and Molly Eldridge of Wareham came especially to see the mini-cows. Photo by Erin Darling. Philip Kinsherf of Middleboro cuddles his own mini-cow at the Nov. 7 Sip & Stroll. Photo by Erin Darling. Jim Hickey of Hanson sells his custom birdhouses and other woodworking creations. Photo by...

Middleborough, MA · 5d

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Hingham Holiday Fair Set for November 21

The annual Hingham Holiday Fair returns Saturday, November 21, at Hingham High School, featuring more than 90 talented artisans and small businesses offering a wide variety of holiday gifts and seasonal merchandise. From creative holiday and home décor to gifts for all ages (including pets!), hostess gifts, a pop-up bookshop,...

Hingham, MA · 4d

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Black bear spotted wandering throughout Swansea

Swansea, MA · 2d

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Henry Winkler explored RI between Comic Con appearances. Where he went

Rhode Island Comic Con took place over the weekend of Nov. 6-8, bringing together comic fans and celebrities in Providence. Outside the convention, some celebrities were seen around the state , including actor, director and author Henry Winkler. Best known for playing Fonzie on the sitcom "Happy Days," Winkler found time between co-hosting a convention panel and meeting fans to explore the Providence area. Here are the places Henry Winkler visited during his trip to the Ocean State. Where did Henry Winkler visit in Rhode Island? According to social media posts, Henry Winkler stopped at two restaurants while in Rhode Island: Maven's Deli in Pawtucket , and Lotus Pepper in Providence . Winkler also made an appearance at The Hamilton School at Wheeler in Providence, where he gave a speech about his own struggle with dyslexia and read an excerpt from one of his children's books. "You have greatness inside of you. I know because I am you," Winkler told the students, according to an Instagram caption from The Hamilton School . "Your job is to figure out what that greatness is, and give it to the world. Because we need it." Why was Henry Winkler at Comic Con 2026?

Providence, RI · 4d

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6 Rhode Island Foods and Drinks Locals Have to Explain to Everyone Else

Ask for a milkshake in Rhode Island, and you might get something thinner than you pictured. A cabinet is what you wanted. Locals are used to explaining that one, and it’s far from the only menu word that needs a translation. Here are the Rhode Island foods and drinks...

Rhode Island · 7d

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9 Rhode Island Seafood Restaurants Serving Chowder, Clam Cakes And Fried Calamari

Fried dough for lunch and fried dough for dessert, in the same order? Around here, that counts as a balanced meal. At one seafood shack, sugar-coated doughboys slide through a walk-up window right next to the clam cakes and chowder. The oldest spot in the lineup has served classic coastal...

Rhode Island · 6d

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Warwick brewery opens back up under new name, brand

Proclamation Brewing is officially back open under new ownership.

Warwick, RI · 2d