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Elegant 95-Year-Old Cottage On 40-Acre Property In Western Mass Hits Market For $5.5M Elegant 95-Year-Old Cottage On 40-Acre Property In Western Mass Hits Market For $5.5M
Elegant 95-Year-Old Cottage On 40-Acre Property In Western Mass Hits Market For $5.5M Those looking to combine early 20th-century grandeur with more modern sensibilities will want to check out a $5.5 million cottage now on sale in Berkshire County.   The 10-bedroom and 8-bath cottage, located in Berkshire County at 101 and 107 Yokun Ave. in Lenox, is now on sale for $5.5 million, according to its Zillow listing.  The residence, built in 1929, has been restored for modern life yet retains its original configuration. The 11,748-square-foot property includes a smaller mid-century modern residence at 95 Yokun Ave.  The main house's design is a great example …

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Taylor Swift's Relatives Include This Iconic Poet, Ancestry Reveals Taylor Swift's Relatives Include This Iconic Poet, Ancestry Reveals
Taylor Swift's Relatives Include This Iconic Poet, Ancestry Reveals From one “tortured poet” to another: the uber-famous Taylor Swift is related to another famous wordsmith, who happens to be from Massachusetts. Taylor Swift, the internationally-loved pop star who recently announced her upcoming album “The Tortured Poets Department,” was discovered to be related to iconic poet Emily Dickinson, NBC’s TODAY Show announced on Monday, March 4. According to Ancestry, who revealed the star-studded lineage to TODAY, Swift and Dickinson are both descendants of a 17th-century English immigrant, who was an early settler in Connecticut, in the Hartford County t…

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by Sophie Grieser
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This 80-Year-Old Bakery Named Best In Massachusetts By 'Elite' Yelpers This 80-Year-Old Bakery Named Best In Massachusetts By 'Elite' Yelpers
This 80-Year-Old Bakery Named Best In Massachusetts By 'Elite' Yelpers Come for the cannoli, stay for the entire display case. If you’re on the hunt for the best sweet treats around, look no further than Boston landmark Mike’s Pastry, the top-rated bakery in Massachusetts by Yelp’s Elite Squad. Located in the city’s historic North End on Hanover Street, Mike’s has been satisfying sweet tooths since 1946, when founder Michael Mercogliano began selling his “one-of-a-kind” cannoli. Easily recognized by its signature white box with blue font tied with a string bow, the bakery offers nearly a dozen varieties of the Italian pastry, including chocolate chip, pistac…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Zombie Extras Needed For 'Walking Dead' Spinoff Filming In Boston Zombie Extras Needed For 'Walking Dead' Spinoff Filming In Boston
Zombie Extras Needed For 'Walking Dead' Spinoff Filming In Boston Casting directors are looking for people dying to be a part of "The Walking Dead" universe.  Kendall Cooper Casting is seeking extras for Season 2 of "The Walking Dead: Dead City," which is set to film in Boston later this year.  Extras will play parts such as walkers, soldiers, and post-apocalyptic survivors. Producers laid out what they are looking for in the extras.  Specifically seeking athletes and people with military or law enforcement experience to play soldiers. Also seeking capable people with weathered faces to play survivors in the apocalypse. Also looking f…

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by Josh Lanier
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George Santos Announces Comeback Bid For NY Congressional Seat: 'Off To The Races' George Santos Announces Comeback Bid For NY Congressional Seat: 'Off To The Races'
George Santos Announces Comeback Bid For NY Congressional Seat: 'Off To The Races' Disgraced former New York Rep. George Santos is mounting a comeback campaign. The Republican ex-lawmaker from Long Island – who was ousted from his 3rd District seat representing parts of Nassau County and Queens – announced a primary challenge against Rep. Nick LaLota for his 1st District seat. In a statement on X shared during President Biden’s State of the Union address Thursday night, March 7, Santos said New York hasn’t had “a real conservative represent them” since he left office “thanks to RINO, empty suits like Nick LaLota.” Earlier Report: Exiled Congressman Turned Reality …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Did Netflix Dating Show End In Heartbreak Or Happily Ever After For Ex-Patriots Dancer? Did Netflix Dating Show End In Heartbreak Or Happily Ever After For Ex-Patriots Dancer?
Did Netflix Dating Show End In Heartbreak Or Happily Ever After For Ex-Patriots Dancer? Several weeks ago, former New England Patriots cheerleader Amber Desiree "AD" set out to discover if love is truly blind. She fell for a guy named Clay, who asked for her hand in marriage while in the pods in the first few episodes of "Love Is Blind" on Netflix. They met face-to-face and dated over the course of the season, which culminated at the altar in the season finale on Wednesday, March 6. In fact, AD and Clay — whose parents are both divorced — were among two couples who made it to the finale. All the others broke up before the finale. ** WARNING: This news story contains spoilers…

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by Cecilia Levine
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'Amazing Race': Mass Father, Daughter Team Join Sprint Around World In CBS Reality Contest 'Amazing Race': Mass Father, Daughter Team Join Sprint Around World In CBS Reality Contest
'Amazing Race': Mass Father, Daughter Team Join Sprint Around World In CBS Reality Contest Massachusetts fans of "The Amazing Race" may see some familiar faces on this season of the popular globe-trotting reality show.  Chris Foster, a 60-year-old receptionist, and his 27-year-old marketing manager daughter Mary Cardona-Foster, both of Waltham, hope to beat 12 other couples to be the first to circumnavigate the globe.  The new season of "The Amazing Race" begins on Wednesday, March 13, at 9:30 p.m. on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. The 90-minute debut episode will air after the latest episode from the 46th season of Survivor, which also features two contestants f…

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by Josh Lanier
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Western Mass Native Stuns Judges In Big Return To NBC's 'The Voice' (VIDEO) Western Mass Native Stuns Judges In Big Return To NBC's 'The Voice' (VIDEO)
Western Mass Native Stuns Judges In Big Return To NBC's 'The Voice' (Video) Madison Curbelo is back, baby. To NBC's "The Voice," that is (scroll for video). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Madison Curbelo (@madison_curbelo) The 22-year-old singer from Westfield appeared on Season 20 of the show in 2021, but her audition back then fell flat. Things couldn't be more different for Curbelo this time around. On Monday, March 4, she returned to "The Voice" and performed "Stand By Me" with her guitar for judges Reba McEntire, John Legend, Chance the Rapper and Dan + Shay. All four judges whipped around to se…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Best Burgers In Massachusetts Found At These Restaurants, Survey Says Best Burgers In Massachusetts Found At These Restaurants, Survey Says
Best Burgers In Massachusetts Found At These Restaurants, Survey Says The votes are in, and these are the best hamburgers in Massachusetts, according to burgerphiles. Over 5,000 voters took part in a survey conducted by Taste of Massachusetts asking where to find the best beef patties in the Bay State. More than 1,000 people tossed their favorite restaurants into the running and, after four rounds of “some very close voting,” the website had its ranking of the 16 best burgers in Massachusetts. Taking the crown with the number one spot was Norfolk County’s Lewis’ Bar and Grill, located in Norwood at 92 Central Street. A neighborhood staple since 1939, the s…

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by Michael Mashburn
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$26M 'Breathtaking' Mass Beachfront Mansion Comes With Waterfall, Sauna, Rooftop Infinity Pool $26M 'Breathtaking' Mass Beachfront Mansion Comes With Waterfall, Sauna, Rooftop Infinity Pool
$26M 'Breathtaking' Mass Beachfront Mansion Comes With Waterfall, Sauna, Rooftop Infinity Pool A spacious home, located in front of Vineyard Sound on Martha's Vineyard, brings the outdoors inside. Now on the market for $26.5 million, 60 Bartimus Luce Road in West Tisbury offers modern living with a view right on the beach.  With seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms, the home sits on a three-acre plot of land that overlooks 250 feet of sand and surf. On the land itself, the listing states that the house is surrounded by trees and “rolling grassy meadows.” “This North Shore beachfront estate represents one of the most breathtaking properties.” The house includes a rooftop po…

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by Sophie Grieser
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'Hands-Down Deserving': Mass Pizza Joint Among 'All-Time Best' In US 'Hands-Down Deserving': Mass Pizza Joint Among 'All-Time Best' In US
'Hands-Down Deserving': Mass Pizza Joint Among 'All-Time Best' In US A Massachusetts eatery serving up delicious pies, which was recognized as the second-best pizza joint in the country, is continuing to receive rave reviews from customers. Ciao! Pizza & Pasta, located in the Suffolk County city of Chelsea, was awarded spot No. 2 on Yelp’s "All-Time Top Pizza Spots" in the United States and Canada for 2023. Now, one year on, it appears to be holding steady, still receiving four- and five-star reviews from diners near and far. Ciao! opened in 2015 and was the neighborhood’s first and only wood-fired pizzeria, setting it apart from nearby restaurants. …

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by Sophie Grieser
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'Classic' Mass Estate With Countless Amenities Hits Market For $13.5M 'Classic' Mass Estate With Countless Amenities Hits Market For $13.5M
'Classic' Mass Estate With Countless Amenities Hits Market For $13.5M A sprawling 12,700-square-foot estate that recently went on the market in Massachusetts features a library, heated pool, greenhouse, and more. The $13.5 million Norfolk County home, located at 401 Sandy Valley Road in Westwood, is the epitome of privacy. With 12 acres of land and an additional 100 acres of conserved land surrounding the lot, the seven-bedroom, eight-bathroom home was rebuilt in 2018 to ensure that it is perfect for its next owner. Besides the stunning home, which has a spacious primary suite and walk-in closet, a library attached to the living room, and an exercise room,…

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by Sophie Grieser