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King Richard's Faire is a beloved tradition by many subjects in our area. However, the "Cleavage Contest" always seems to stir things up a bit for attendees.

King Richard's Faire is a beloved tradition by many subjects in our area. However, there are a few events that are shaking things up on Facebook. One in particular, the "Cleavage Contest." At 4 pm on Saturday, 9/10/16 (Rain Date 9/11/16), fair maidens will line up and have their bosoms rated...

Just recently, we had a cow on I-195, but how would you react if a deer jumped out of nowhere? Would you object to seeing signs like this on the Southcoast?

It's just a simple beige scarf with understated dark lines and fringe that goes for $17.99 at H&M. However, for someone of the Jewish faith this closely resembles a tallit. (pictured above left) According to MyJewishLearning.com, "The tallit is the robe with which the worshipper is wrapped during prayer and hence often referred to as a “prayer shawl." I...

The New York-based Equinox Fitness Club company has stirred controversy with a new ad campaign that shows a glamorous topless model breastfeeding twins in a restaurant, with the slogan: "Commit to something."

Whatever happened to "Eat, drink and be merry?" Starbucks actually discontinued the festive Christmas cookie back in 2010, but it's making the rounds on social media again. This cute polar bear is supposed to be wearing a festive little scarf around his neck to keep him warm, but customers started seeing a different image...

Little Big Town released their latest hit "Girl Crush" last year, and they're in the middle of a radio controversy because of it. Apparently folks weren't too happy that the lyrics suggest two women kissing each other, so they wrote to radio stations to ban it from playlists...

A gaggle of girls decided it would be a good idea to document their presence at a fatal explosion in East Village last Thursday. How? With a selfie, of course. One of the girls whipped out their selfie stick for a group photo. Their background consisted of a burning fire, an ambulance, and cop cars...

In the many ways that the American flag could possibly be desecrated, would you consider a picture of a newborn baby swaddled in the red, white and blue cloth to make the list? Vanessa Hicks is a Navy veteran and the photographer of the picture above...

Sometimes you can commemorate an anniversary with a special sale, but when it comes to the anniversary of an attack on our country where thousands of people lost their lives it's best to proceed with caution.