Court Sends Gambling Loss Suit to Arbitration
A Suffolk Superior Court judge compelled arbitration of a Massachusetts Loss Recovery Act claim against online casino and game operators.
Massachusetts Hobbies News
Hobbies in Massachusetts runs on leisure trends, personal interests and recreational activities, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting explores what people do for enjoyment and the growth of specific pastimes across the state.
Gambling
Lottery Launches 11th Annual Holiday Toy Drive
Massachusetts State Lottery collects new unwrapped toys through December 11 while promoting responsible gift-giving.
Hunting
Live Poll
Do you support increasing deer harvests in your area to help reduce tick-borne disease risks?
Archery Hunting Season Began in Massachusetts
The statewide archery season opened October 5 and runs through late November to help manage deer herds.
Bird Watching
Live Poll
Should the state earmark specific tax revenue for environmental conservation projects?
Athol Bird Club Backs State Conservation Initiative
The local nature group supports a ballot measure to increase funding for Massachusetts conservation lands.
Fishing
Live Poll
Do you think fish species in Massachusetts waters are changing because of warmer oceans?
Warm-Water Fish Show Up Off Massachusetts Coast
Fishermen report unusual warm-water species, including a cubera snapper caught on Nantucket, as Gulf of Maine waters warm.
Collecting
FBI Returned Stolen WWII Artifacts to U.S.S. Massachusetts
The items were recovered from a Texas home after a tip identified them on social media.
Day to day, that means the rise of particular trends, studies on the benefits of leisure, shifts in product demand and the formation of groups around shared pursuits. Coverage reaches from the coast to the rural regions across the state. The prevalence of seasonal activities significantly dictates the pace of interest in outdoor and indoor pursuits alike. Hobby popularity is often influenced by broader economic factors that change how much time and money people allocate to their free time.