The Cotswolds will be having a summer, so it seems, thanks to season two of the hit show landing on Disney+ in all its aristo-rural, 80s hedonist glory. And while Jilly Cooper's fictional county of Rutshire might play host to the likes of Rupert Campbell-Black in an era that far pre-dates the region's current reputation for glossy private members' clubs and maddening tourist crowds, that original essence - all tweed, dogs and hockey sticks - is still palpable, if you know where to go.
Federal prosecutors in Brazil have celebrated a court decision mandating the preservation of Fordlandia, a 1928 city built by the United States industrialist Henry Ford in the middle of the Amazon rainforest. The court ruling was the result of decades of advocacy, as historians, activists and residents pushed for the crumbling site to be protected.
The Hooters in Shrewsbury, located at 291 Boston Turnpike, is closing, the sports bar announced Wednesday on Facebook. "These decisions are never easy, and we want to sincerely thank the Shrewsbury community for years of support, memories, and loyalty," the caption reads.
The venue will temporarily be renamed “Boston Stadium” during the tournament, and organizers are already warning visitors to plan ahead. Parking will be limited near the stadium itself, with 5,000 spaces (priced at $175 per spot) controlled by FIFA, and officials are encouraging local fans to travel the same way Patriots fans often do: by car. That means World Cup visitors are about to learn the true meaning of game day traffic.
To qualify for the Irish races, swimmers must spend between six and eight hours in water temperatures ranging from 55 to 57 degrees Fahrenheit, Fairman said. Because California waters are typically warmer, Fairman and Roberts traveled across the country to train in Massachusetts in partnership with the Massachusetts Open Water Swimming Association.
How can a company known for hospitality embrace digital innovation without losing its soul? The case takes us inside the company's journey as it grapples with digital tools like self-service kiosks, mobile ordering, and AI, all while navigating labor changes, personalization, and preserving its signature guest experience.
In April, Healey nominated Vincent DeMore to serve on the board after former member Tonomey Coleman was confirmed as a district court judge. The governor praised DeMore's "deep understanding of the justice system from multiple perspectives" in announcing his nomination. DeMore served as a prosecutor in the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office from 2007 to 2019, including a one-year stint overseeing a team of 70 attorneys as the office's Chief of District Courts and Community Prosecutions. DeMore went on to found Henning Strategies, a Boston law firm, where he now works as a defense attorney.
Time named the Motor City one of the world's greatest places in 2022, and its recognition as a major travel destination has only grown since. In 2025, Travel + Leisure named the city on its list of 50 best places to visit because of all the new and exciting enticements popping up. And in January 2026, Wallpaper Design Awards gave Detroit the "City of the Year" award for regenerative efforts that have transformed abandoned buildings into sleek hotels and galleries.
With their deep roots in communities across the country, these family businesses account for an estimated 25 percent of U.S. companies and 23 percent of the American workforce, Forbes said in its report.
Addressing the water issue, the reply said Olivia's did not serve Somerville tap water because it wanted to provide "the best possible dining experience," adding: "Pairing our dishes with something akin to pool water does not align with that vision." The response also addressed the liquor license complaint saying the restaurant had disclosed on Resy that it was still approval at the time. The reply went on to criticize the customer for not reading the notice: "Reading and understanding what one reads should be a basic part of everyday life, whether it's for a restaurant reservation or purchasing a home."
Officers were sent to the Harbor Base Inn on Connell Highway to make a death notification, the Newport Police Department said in a press release. Police were trying to contact Terry Costello, 85, to announce that her son, 66, had died by suicide, the department said. Officers found Costello's body in one of the hotel's rooms, police said.
Authorities were prepared for the day, as two “Hampton Beach Takeover” events and several school skip days had been advertised on social media, Hampton Police Chief Alexander Reno told Boston.com in a statement. These “takeover” events typically “devolve into drinking, fighting, disorderly, and generally unsafe behavior,” he said. Authorities had already organized a crowd control response team, as several thousands of visitors were enjoying the beach, according to Reno.
The shop's owner was monitoring surveillance cameras during the break-in and reported seeing a suspect, wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, mask, and gloves, take firearms from display cases, police said. Officers from both the evening and overnight shifts set up a perimeter and called for backup, with K-9 units and Massachusetts State Police arriving to assist, according to the police statement.
McDonald's surveillance video from April 9 showed Santos, a night manager, apparently spitting into a fry carton and shoving fries into her mouth before filling the container and handing it off to a drive-thru customer, according to a Southbridge police report filed in court.
Luigi Mangione is expected to appear at Manhattan state court on Monday in advance of his highly anticipated trial over the murder of healthcare executive Brian Thompson on a New York City street. Mangione is poised to learn whether Judge Gregory Carro, who is presiding over the case, will exclude any prosecution evidence at his 8 September state criminal trial.
First responders pulled the body of Tri Trinh, 72, from the water off of Thompson Island, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. Trinh had set out from a Quincy beach earlier in the day, the DA's office said.
After decades at the helm, owner George Pennini sold the town's Dairy Queen for $4.2 million to his two nieces, ensuring the next generation keeps the soft-serve traditions going. It was one of the highest-priced sales ever achieved for a Dairy Queen asset, according to the brokers Marcus & Millichap. This location ranks as the second-highest-grossing "Treat Only" Dairy Queen franchise in the United States and is the most-visited Dairy Queen in Massachusetts by annual foot traffic, the brokers said.
A Malden man won a $1 million prize after purchasing a lottery ticket at Kowloon Restaurant in Saugus, the Massachusetts State Lottery announced. Weiju Huang chose the cash option and received a one-time payment of $650,000, before taxes. Huang told lottery officials he plans to use the $4,000,000 Cash Doubler ticket winnings to pay for a new car.
Of course, as a born-and-raised New Englander, at the top of that list is the Boston Marathon, which started 130 years ago. There are also the iconic Falmouth Road Race and Mount Washington Road Race, both of which have been in existence for over half a century. And, along with them, hidden in a little nook on the North Shore of Massachusetts, is the Yankee Homecoming 10 Mile, which will be celebrating its 66th running this July.
In 2023, we made a mistake in a filing with the IRS for 2022 payments to vendors involving 1099 forms. This was an oversight; we will be updating the filing. All taxes were paid to the IRS, the state, and the city.
We chose to support Tony because it is not a standard biopic and doesn't attempt to summarize a life. Guided by the vision of director Matt Johnson, the film depicts one transformative summer in 1975 in Provincetown, Massachusetts. It is an interpretation, as that part of Tony's life will always remain somewhat unknown.
