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This Massachusetts coastal town is one of the most underrated US trips
8+ hour, 49+ min ago (229+ words) It's not a secret in Massachusetts, but now U. S. News and World Report is telling everyone that Gloucester is one of the "Best Underrated Travel Destinations in the U. S." The media company ranked the Massachusetts beach townas the 19th best underrated destination on…...
Rare killer whale spotted off Massachusetts. Scientists call him Old Thom
2+ week, 3+ day ago (296+ words) A rare whale sighting was spotted off the coast of Massachusetts. On Monday, a video of a killer whale on Stellwagen Bank was posted to Facebook. The video of the orca quickly gained popularity after being reposted by Kevin De…...
Unemployment claims in Massachusetts increased last week
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (162+ words) Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Massachusetts last week compared with the week prior. Unemployment claims in Massachusetts increased last week Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Massachusetts rose last week compared with the week prior,…...
Unemployment claims in Massachusetts increased in recent data
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (143+ words) Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Massachusetts rose in recent data compared with the week prior, the U. S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 9, 301 in the week ending Dec. 19, up from 7, 892 the week…...
What's a Nor'easter? First of the season expect to lash Massachusetts
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (403+ words) The first Nor'easter of the season is moving up the East Coast, potentially hitting the Cape late Sunday or early Monday. Forecasters say the storm could impact from Florida to Massachusetts, which could mean some of the highest tides of…...
Where is the best place to see fall foliage in Massachusetts? Vote in our poll
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (166+ words) As temperatures start dropping and apple orchards open their doors for the season, New England fall is in full swing, meaning soon, the beautiful seasonal colors which the region is known for will emerge. In Massachusetts, many destinations are well-known…...
How good are the school lunches in Massachusetts? Pretty good, report says. See ranking
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (288+ words) School in Massachusetts is starting up again, which means another year of school lunches. As a parent, you're not exactly there with your children to assess the cafeteria food's quality, but you would hope the school lunches are healthy and…...
Unemployment claims in Massachusetts increased last week. Here are the latest numbers.
9+ mon, 6+ day ago (318+ words) Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Massachusetts last week compared with the week prior. Unemployment claims in Massachusetts increased last week. Here are the latest numbers. Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Massachusetts rose last week…...
Massachusetts gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
10+ mon, 5+ day ago (157+ words) Massachusetts gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3. 07 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $2. 94 per gallon, according to the U. S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in…...
It's hot outside. But what was the hottest day ever recorded in Massachusetts?
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (257+ words) It's going to be another scorcher in Massachusetts as the heat wave, which has broken records and triggered heat advisories around the state, continues. Tuesday is expected to be the hottest day of the current heat wave, with temperatures expected…...