1+ hour, 35+ min ago (405+ words) The story drew hundreds of thousands of views online, and a couple from New Hampshire decided they wanted to buy the set A story we shared in October has taken on a life of its own " literally " after a 92-year-old Maine man's model train village went viral and found a new home. For years, Dean Walker poured his passion into the model train layout above his garage " a hand-built village filled with tiny details and personal touches. When sister station WMTW first met him, he said he was looking for someone who would appreciate the layout as much as he did, someone who could carry it forward when the time felt right. "And that was my hope when we started all this. I would find somebody that would take the entire layout. I wasn't willing to really split it up....

5+ day, 1+ hour ago (93+ words) Tara Reid said she was drugged over the weekend and is warning others about it. The 50-year-old actress told TMZ she left a drink unattended at a Chicago hotel bar while she went to smoke a cigarette. When she came back, she said it was covered with a napkin she had not used. She continued drinking it anyway and said she doesn't remember anything after that. Video from the scene shows paramedics placing Reid on a stretcher and taking her to the hospital. She filed a police report about the incident....

1+ week, 1+ day ago (112+ words) Ted Reinstein heads north to explore these former mill towns along New Hampshire's Sugar River, where challenges persist " but locals are serious about reinvention. Ted visits mills transformed into housing; pedals a riverside rail trail and through two covered railroad bridges; quenches his thirst at a local brewery; explores the historic opera houses (yes, each town has its own) and a thriving maker space; and meets a local sculptor who celebrates the region's mill history. Search location by ZIP code Monday, Nov. 24: Main Streets and Back Roads of Newport and Claremont, N.H. Ted Reinstein heads north to explore these former mill towns along New Hampshire's Sugar River...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (214+ words) Baker and owner Marissa Ferola weaves together her Korean heritage and modern pastry artistry " one golden loaf at a time Step inside Nine Winters Bakery, and you'll immediately understand why this Cambridge spot has locals stopping in their tracks. Colorful murals line the walls, the scent of freshly baked pastries fills the air, and trays of golden treats glow behind the counter. For owner Marissa Ferola, baking isn't just a profession " it's a deeply personal way to connect with her Korean roots. At Nine Winters, that mission comes through in every pastry case and coffee cup. Ferola's goal is to make Korean-inspired flavors approachable and inviting to all. "For me, making those Korean ingredients and flavors more prevalent in recognizable Western-style cuisine just creates a lighter opportunity for someone to come in and say, 'Yeah, why not?'" she said. For…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (157+ words) From classic braids to cookie-stuffed creations, Sharon, Mass., baker Mandy Silverman has transformed the art of making challah For Mandy Silverman, the smell of freshly baked challah is not just comforting " it's deeply meaningful. More than a decade ago, she became determined to master the art of braided bread, a staple of Jewish tradition and celebration. In her Sharon, Mass., kitchen, Silverman found a way to take that tradition and twist it " literally and creatively. Her imaginative takes on challah have made her a social media star, known to tens of thousands of fans as "Mandylicious." Silverman's challahs are anything but ordinary. She experiments fearlessly, baking sweet loaves like peanut butter cookie dough challah, salty ones like fried pickle challah and even savory varieties like Reuben challah. Today, she leads workshops in cities including Montreal, Toronto, and New York, sharing…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (127+ words) Rapper Cardi B and New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs have welcomed a baby boy to their family. The Grammy Award-winning rapper hinted in a post on Instagram that the baby, seen swaddled in a Patriots hat and blanket, was born on Nov. 4. Cardi B has three children from her previous marriage with rapper Offset: daughters Blossom, 1, and Kulture, 7, and son Wave, 4. Diggs also has a daughter from a previous relationship, Nova, who was born in 2016. In 2024, Cardi B announced that she filed for divorce from Offset. They were secretly wed in September 2017 in Atlanta. They only announced their engagement a month later. In 2020, Cardi B filed for divorce from Offset, claiming their marriage was "irretrievably broken....

1+ week, 3+ day ago (50+ words) From Paul Revere to present-day commentary, BPL's new exhibit connects the past to modern movements ... Search location by ZIP code Revolution: Boston Public Library unveils landmark art exhibit tracing social change From Paul Revere to present-day commentary, BPL's new exhibit connects the past to modern movements...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (306+ words) Create Together' invites the public to sew, paint, and weave, while nearby Depot Street Gallery is home to accomplished artists ... Arts take center stage in the town of Ludlow, Vt., and amateurs and professionals alike have options for creative work.Fletcher Farm has always been a place of creativity After recently undergoing new strategic planning, the farm has transformed from intensive workshop programming to a community arts center that welcomes different types of artists and different experience levels Create Together at Fletcher Farm was born Locals and visitors can now take workshops or rent studio space to learn about weaving, stain glass making, sewing, pottery and much more.Depot Street Gallery, home of the Silver Spoon, is more than just a gallery -- it's a hub for the work of more than 150 regional artists and craftsmen At the heart of the…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (344+ words) At Boston Pen People meetups, enthusiasts celebrate the craft, history and joy of writing with fountain pens The Boston Pen People, a group of fountain pen enthusiasts, gathers quarterly to commune, write and celebrate the historical significance and practical benefits of their beloved writing instruments. David Watts Jr., president of the Boston Pen People, emphasizes that in their group, not all pens are created equal. "I've been writing with fountain pens my whole life," Watts said. "Like a lot of kids in the '60s, I experimented with alternative lifestyles and wrote with a ball pen for a little bit in my senior year, but I've always written with fountain pens since." Richard Binder's passion for fountain pens began after inheriting his grandfather's pen in the 1970s. "The catch is the filling reservoir, which is actually a latex sack, had deteriorated, and it…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (133+ words) The suite is a full-scale replica of the Great Green Room from the beloved 1947 children's book by Margaret Wise Brown. The Sheraton Boston Hotel is offering guests the chance to spend the night inside a life-sized replica of the beloved "Goodnight Moon" bedroom. The suite is a full-scale replica of the Great Green Room from the beloved 1947 children's book by Margaret Wise Brown. The whimsical room is perched on the 24th floor of the hotel and has views of the Charles River. It features green walls, red carpet, a glowing LED fireplace and even a working dollhouse. The suite also comes with other custom amenities, including a plush bunny for each child and turndown service complete with milk and cookies served in a keepsake porcelain bowl....