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The story behind Evacuation Day, the holiday Boston officially recognizes on March 17
March 17 is officially observed as Evacuation Day in Boston, even though St. Patrick’s Day falls on the same date. Here's the ...
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Local History: Farmers killed by neighbors over political discord
Westminster commemorated the 250th anniversary of what became known as the “Westminster Massacre.” In 1775 two local men, ...
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April marks 250th anniversary of American Revolutionary War
April 19 marks 250 years since the first gunfire of the American Revolution rang out at 5:30 a.m. northwest of Boston. It was ...
As the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War approaches, Lexington and Concord remain in dispute
A dispute that’s been going on for centuries has heated up again as the neighboring towns plan competing celebrations to mark ...
Recent homes sales in Greater Boston (Mar. 12)
ABINGTON 165 Colonel Hunt Drive. One-family ranch, built in 1950, 1,474 square feet, 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, on ...
A silver coffee pot made by Paul Revere could be yours for $1.2 million
The exquisite coffee pot was made about 250 years ago, crafted out of 40 ounces of silver, formed and engraved by the finest ...