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Boston hotels increasing pricing, programming for the World Cup this summer

Summer fun

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The Dunes on the Waterfront

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Seafood

Maine's catch of lobster declines again as high costs and climate change impact industry

Shellfish

State deems shellfish from parts of Boston Harbor safe to consume for first time in 100 years

James Rich maneuvers a bulging net full of northern shrimp caught in the Gulf of Maine.

New England's shrimp fishery to shut down for the long haul after years of decline

Ice cream

Cape Cod Travel

Where to get the best ice cream in Massachusetts

Cabot's

Best ice cream in Greater Boston, according to chefs and bartenders

Where to get the best ice cream on Cape Cod

Where to get the best ice cream around Boston

Oreo frappe

Where to get the best frappes in Massachusetts, according to readers

Where to get the best ice cream in Somerville and Cambridge

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New England Travel

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Cape Cod Travel

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Cape Cod Travel

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Cape Cod Travel

5 things to do when visiting Eastham

5 things to do when visiting Wellfleet

5 things to do when visiting Truro

Visiting Boston

15 great things to do along the Charles River

Visiting Boston

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Recommendations

Lifelong residents on must-do city activities for Boston visitors

Topic: Weekends

93 free outdoor movies to watch in Boston and beyond this summer

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Red Sox ⚾️

Connelly Early Red Sox starting rotation 2026

Morning Sports Update

Connelly Early named to Red Sox starting rotation

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7 X-factors on 2026 Red Sox roster

Bracket Championship: What is the best soundbite in Boston sports history?

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Topic: Readers Say

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Things To Do

Here are events happening near you in March

Sunday, March 1 – Tuesday, March 31

15 must-see concerts at Boston’s top venues for spring 2026

Sunday, March 1 – Sunday, May 31

Vehicles in Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade make their way along the parade route

10 free things to do in Boston in March

Sunday, March 1 – Tuesday, March 31

25 great concerts coming to Eastern Mass. suburbs in spring 2026

Sunday, March 1 – Sunday, May 31

12 must-see concerts at Boston’s smaller venues for spring 2026

Sunday, March 1 – Sunday, May 31

Broadway In Boston returns for 2026-27 with major hits

Friday, Jan. 30 – Sunday, Aug. 8, 2027

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