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Massachusetts Residents are Forbidden from Mailing These 6 Items
Massachusetts Residents are Forbidden from Mailing These 6 Items
Massachusetts Residents are Forbidden from Mailing These 6 Items
At times, some Massachusetts laws seem a bit crazy. Antiquated rules surrounding facial hair, sleeping nude, and even how you're allowed to sing the national anthem are still on the books in Massachusetts. However, many of the laws in Massachusetts, as overbearing as they might seem, are in place to help protect people and keep its residents safe. ...
Small Massachusetts Town Has Highest Irish Population in the U.S.
Small Massachusetts Town Has Highest Irish Population in the U.S.
Small Massachusetts Town Has Highest Irish Population in the U.S.
St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner and Massachusetts is ready to celebrate! While St. Patrick's Day is traditionally an Irish holiday celebrating the feast day of their patron saint, originally celebrated with religious feasts and services, Since then the day has become a celebration of Irish culture in the U.S. The Am...
Massachusetts City Ranked Tenth As One Of The Nation's Poorest
Massachusetts City Ranked Tenth As One Of The Nation's Poorest
Massachusetts City Ranked Tenth As One Of The Nation's Poorest
North Adams made #8 on the list according to theworkersrights.com for being a poor city in Fort Massachusetts. The city was constructed by the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1745 and destroyed during the French and Indian War the following year. It wasn't until the 1770s where permanent colonization began, when a Quaker colony from Rhode Island came. It was separated from Adams and constituted as the town of North Adams in 1878. Thanks to Waterpower from the Hoosic, it contributed to early industry (including textile milling), and blast furnaces and shoes were also manufactured by the mid-19th century.
Massachusetts City Ranks as Most Mispronounced Place in the U.S.
Massachusetts City Ranks as Most Mispronounced Place in the U.S.
Massachusetts City Ranks as Most Mispronounced Place in the U.S.
Massachusetts residents are known to have a pretty wild reputation, whether it be our rabid sports fans or that sweet accent, which really only a very small percentage of us actually have. However, one of the most unique things about Massachusetts isn't the residents, it's the cities and towns.  Massachusetts cities and town...
Hidden Gem Named Best Farm to Table Restaurant in Massachusetts
Hidden Gem Named Best Farm to Table Restaurant in Massachusetts
Hidden Gem Named Best Farm to Table Restaurant in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is a great state to live in and to visit for a multitude of reasons. From the beautiful beaches of Cape Cod all the way to the majestic mountains of the Berkshires, the city skyline in Boston, and historical landmarks that helped form a nation, Massachusetts is a diverse and beautiful state...

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