Nothing says autumn in New England like apple picking, corn mazes and hay rides — and for Bay Staters, there are a number of spots to ring in the fall season a little ways off the beaten path.For those seeking acres of corn to get...
I have a confession to make. I’d never heard of The Big E until I interviewed for this job.So when it came to doling out assignments for this year’s fair, I was happy to volunteer to try the iconic Maine baked potato. I figured, for...
Upon first glance, the Moo Bomb appears to be an incredibly heavy ice cream sundae. But once you take a few bites, you’ll realize you can almost finish the whole thing.The Moo Bomb from Moolicious is one of the many new food items at The...
On Saturday at 5:26 a.m. a dense fog advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 9 a.m. for Bristol and Plymouth counties.The weather service says, "Visibility less than a quarter mile in dense fog.""Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous," explains...
Nationally-known author Andrew Leland, 43, is settling into his slice of life in Northampton. Depending on the time of day, lighting and angle, he can see six degrees of his world.“It’s like looking through a porthole. I have severe tunnel vision, a couple of degrees...
The Premier League week gets started with a matchup between Southampton and Manchester United at St. Mary’s Stadium in Southampton, England on Saturday, Sept. 14.The match is scheduled to start at 7:30 a.m. EST and will be broadcast on USA Network and Universo. Fans looking...
FOXBOROUGH – Can the Patriots do it again?Coming off a Week 1 upset over the Cincinnati Bengals, Jerod Mayo’s Patriots team is confident heading into their regular-season home opener against the Seattle Seahawks.The Seahawks (1-0) enter this game as 3.5-point favorites over the Patriots. Seattle...
Dear Abby: My nephew-to-be has just turned 14. He has older parents (his mom was 42 when he was born) and is so socially inept that we fear for his future. His mom is more than a helicopter parent—she still orders his food for him...
WESTFIELD — At a recent awards ceremony at City Hall, the Westfield Police Department recognized several officers for outstanding actions while conducting investigations and responding to emergencies.The Sept. 9 ceremony in the City Council Chambers was led by Police Capt. Eric Hall with assistance from...
NEW YORK — Red Sox rookie Richard Fitts arrived at Yankee Stadium on Friday knowing he was likely to pitch out of the bullpen with Tanner Houck likely limited due to shoulder fatigue and the bullpen on fumes after a couple of close games in...