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WooSox Attempt To Woo Taylor Swift To A Game While She's In Town WooSox Attempt To Woo Taylor Swift To A Game While She's In Town
WooSox Attempt To Woo Taylor Swift To A Game While She's In Town The Worcester Red Sox hope Taylor Swift thinks of them when she's in town this weekend for her three-night stint at Foxborough's Gillette Stadium.  The Triple-A team recently put out a video hoping they could be Romeo to Swift's Juliet while getting an invitation to one of their games to watch the UniBank Fireworks show.  The WooSo even took the time to make friendship bracelets in the form of an invitation video where the players picked their favorite T-Swift jams. Her hits "22," "Our Song," and "Love Story" topped the list.  Players were even brave enough to belt out a few bars in the h…

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by Josh Lanier
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'Perplexing' Burger Found In Eastern Mass Among Nation's Best, Food Experts Say 'Perplexing' Burger Found In Eastern Mass Among Nation's Best, Food Experts Say
'Perplexing' Burger Found In Eastern Mass Among Nation's Best, Food Experts Say Looking for one of the best burgers in the country? Well, no need to look further than right here in Massachusetts!  The staff at Tasting Table compiled their list of "The Best Burgers In the US," and one from an eatery in the Boston area made the cut.  "This pile of decadence courtesy of Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette's Little Donkey in Cambridge is as delightful is it was perplexing," according to Staff Member Catie Duckworth.  "The dry-aged beef patty is piled high with buffalo pickles, onion soup mayo, foie gras, jalapeno chips, and cheese," Duckworth said. "While the burger toes t…

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by David Cifarelli
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3 Massachusetts Hotels Make Yelp's 'Top 100 Places To Stay' List 3 Massachusetts Hotels Make Yelp's 'Top 100 Places To Stay' List
3 Massachusetts Hotels Make Yelp's 'Top 100 Places To Stay' List Guests can check into three Massachusetts hotels and expect a five-star experience knowing that Yelp ranked them of the highest in America. Yelp's list of top 100 places to stay in America for 2023 was released on Wednesday, May 16 and multiple Massachusetts hotels made the cut. Ranked based on factors that include total volume and ratings of Yelp reviews, the list helps travelers choose where to stay with confidence.  A Somerville stay nearly tops Yelp's list, coming in at the number two spot. The Cambria Somerville, located at 515 Somerville Avenue, brings "a true experience of our neigh…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Community Rallies Around Western Mass Airman After Newborn Son's Cancer Diagnosis Community Rallies Around Western Mass Airman After Newborn Son's Cancer Diagnosis
Community Rallies Around Western Mass Airman After Newborn Son's Cancer Diagnosis Days after Brendan and Karen Filburn gave birth to their second son Brody, they received the news no parents ever deserve: their seemingly happy newborn has an aggressive form of cancer. Sixteen days after Brody was born, he began his first round of chemotherapy.  But the Filburns aren't facing this alone. Friends and family of the Hartford County couple, who live in the town of Simsbury, have created a GoFundMe to help provide for them while they give Brody their full attention.  Related: GoFundMe For The Filburns So far, the campaign has raised more than $5,200 of its $7,000 go…

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by Josh Lanier
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Popsicles Turn Into $25K For Life For NY Man Who Stopped At Mass Store Popsicles Turn Into $25K For Life For NY Man Who Stopped At Mass Store
Popsicles Turn Into $25K For Life For NY Man Who Stopped At Mass Store A man from upstate New York who decided to stop and pick up a treat for a co-worker in Massachusetts walked away with something much sweeter than dessert.  Robery Ayebale, a private aid from Willsboro, NY, stopped at a supermarket in Waltham to buy popsicles for his boss, the Massachusetts State Lottery reports. Ayebale also bought a Lucky for Life ticket ahead of a drawing on Wednesday, May 10.  During the drawing, the first five numbers of Ayebale's Quic Pic ticket matched the winning numbers. This netted him a $25,000 a year for life prize, the lottery reports.  Ayeb…

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by David Cifarelli
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Massachusetts Native John Cena Makes Routine Visit To North Shore Restaurant Massachusetts Native John Cena Makes Routine Visit To North Shore Restaurant
Massachusetts Native John Cena Makes Routine Visit To North Shore Restaurant Don't worry, you did see him – and he was dressed to the nines! West Newbury native, professional wrestler and actor John Cena wore his Sunday best while dining at Black Cow in Newburyport on Saturday, May 13, the restaurant shared on Facebook.  "John Cena never misses a visit to the Black Cow when he’s in town," the restaurant's post read. "Tie and jacket, you gotta love it."  John Cena never misses a visit to the Black Cow when he’s in town. Tie and jacket, you gotta love it.. Posted by Black Cow - Newburyport on Saturday, May 13, 2023 Cena has made his North Shore ties very known.…

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by David Cifarelli
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First Ever Formula 1 Arcade Coming To Massachusetts Next Year First Ever Formula 1 Arcade Coming To Massachusetts Next Year
First Ever Formula 1 Arcade Coming To Massachusetts Next Year Next year, Massachusetts will house the first ever Formula 1 arcade in the country. F1 Arcade, the world's first official Formula 1 simulator racing experience, will open its first United States location at 87 Pier 4 Boulevard in Boston Seaport on March 2024.  The 16,000-square foot space will feature 69 full-motion racing simulators, an "enormous" cocktail bar and high-end private rooms for up to 200 people. The food menu will consist of "refined hero dishes" such as Seabass Ceviche and Wagyu Beef Burgers.  "Opening our first US location in Boston marks the beginning of our US roll out,"…

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by David Cifarelli
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Booze Out At These Top Wineries In Western Massachusetts Booze Out At These Top Wineries In Western Massachusetts
Booze Out At These Top Wineries In Western Massachusetts Whether you're looking to plan your next girls' day, special gathering, or chill weekend, spending time at a winery could be the perfect fit. Thankfully, Western Massachusetts is inundated with gorgeous vineyards and quintessential New England views along with some of the best locally-crafted wine in the region.  To help plan your next tasting, here are some of the highest-rated wineries in Western Mass based on traveler reviews.  Furnace Brook Winery at Hilltop Orchards (Richmond)  Furnace Brook Winery in the Berkshires has a 4.5 average rating on Trip Advisor and Yelp.  Known for its …

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by David Cifarelli
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Homeless Shelter Deputy Director From Region Killed In Crash Remembered As 'Selfless' Homeless Shelter Deputy Director From Region Killed In Crash Remembered As 'Selfless'
Homeless Shelter Deputy Director From Region Killed In Crash Remembered As 'Selfless' A popular, fun-loving, and what many called "selfless" person was one of two people killed in a crash on a Connecticut highway. Tolland County resident, Bryan Flint Sr., age 64, of Ellington, was deputy director of the Cornerstone Foundation in the Rockville section of Vernon, died in the crash on I-95 on Sunday, May 7, which also injured his two grandchildren.  Related story: Head-On Crash: 2 Adults Killed, Pair Of Children Survive In Tolland County The foundation said on its website that their "hearts are broken," over the loss of Flint. "Bryan had a huge heart that was always…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Massachusetts' Jennifer Coolidge's Debut 'SNL' Host Show Canceled Massachusetts' Jennifer Coolidge's Debut 'SNL' Host Show Canceled
Massachusetts' Jennifer Coolidge's Debut 'SNL' Host Show Canceled Jennifer Coolidge's "Saturday Night Live" hosting debut will have to wait. In the wake of the Writers Guild of America strike, "Saturday Night Live" has cancelled its remaining three shows of the season. And what a lineup they had planned: Saturday, May 6 was set to feature Pete Davidson returning to the show after eight years as a cast member with musical guest Lil Uzi Vert. Pete Davidson and Colin Jost during "Weekend Update" on SNL.Will Heath/NBC Saturday, May 13 would've seen Kieran Culkin host for the second time, fresh off another season of "Succession" twist and turns. The Sat…

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by Sam Barron
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Celebrate Star Wars Day With 'May The Fourth Meal Box' From Clover Food Lab Celebrate Star Wars Day With 'May The Fourth Meal Box' From Clover Food Lab
Celebrate Star Wars Day With 'May The Fourth Meal Box' From Clover Food Lab "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away," a restaurant chain founded by a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) graduate developed a special meal box to transport Star Wars fans from their kitchen into outer space. Now, back by popular demand, enthusiasts of the iconic film series can experience that journey all over again if they order Clover Food Lab's limited-time "May the Fourth Meal Box."  The Baby Yoda pancakes are complete with green batter and chocolate chip eyesDPA Communications The out-of-this-world box includes ingredients to make bright green Baby Yoda pancakes, of…

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by David Cifarelli
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Willie Nelson Announces Mass Tour Date For Outlaw Music Festival Willie Nelson Announces Mass Tour Date For Outlaw Music Festival
Willie Nelson Announces Mass Tour Date For Outlaw Music Festival The Red Headed Stranger is heading to Massachusetts for a music festival that celebrates his 90th birthday.  The largest-ever Outlaw Music Festival tour is bringing Willie Nelson, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros., and a slew of other big names to Massachusetts on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Tickets are on sale now! Go to https://t.co/XGu667lPe7 @WillieNelson @chrisstapleton @theavettbros @jasonisbell @nrateliff @billystrings @zztop @govtmuleband @brothersosborne @zachlanebryan @steveearle @outsidechild13 @charleycrockett @larkinpoe @warandtreaty @BrittNicx p…

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by Morgan Gonzales