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Mass. Lottery’s Biggest Prize Winner Ever
What's the most amount of money you'll part with for a scratch ticket? Massachusetts has offered a $50 instant ticket for about 18 months now, but I've only purchased one. Scratch tickets are a great gift idea for gambling enthusiasts and are super fun to receive as well, but we all know Powerball is where the big money is at.
Kids Bowl Free! A local explanation
Spare Time in Northampton is one of the bowling alleys in this area that provides the Kids Free Bowl. (Pinz in the Hampshire Mall in Hadley also has Kids Free Bowl.) This includes two FREE games, but does not include the cost of shoes. Every day from May 1st until...
Stores already preparing for Massachusetts sales tax holiday
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The much-anticipated tax-free weekend in Massachusetts is fast approaching as stores and customers prepare for the sales. Many in the Bay State have their calendars marked as August 10 and August 11 is the state’s annual sales tax-free weekend, which means no sales tax on items up to $2500 dollars.
Exhibit at Historic Deefield – Unnamed Figures: Black Presence and Absence in the Early American North
This coming week is the last remaining days to see a special exhibition called “Unnamed Figures: Black Presence and Absence in the Early American North” at Historic Deerfield. I recommend it before it closes Thursday August 4. The show, curated by the American Folk Art Museum, is a “corrective to histories that define slavery and anti-black racism as a largely Southern issue.” It is unknown to me if the curators or interpreters or docents (ours was excellent) know about Ancestral Bridges here in Amherst. However, in just under 100 artifacts that range from paintings to needlework, to photographs and sculpture, the show “offers a new window onto Black representation in a region that is often overlooked in narratives of early African American history. “
Puffers Pond Remains Closed to Swimming
Puffer’s Pond will remain closed to swimming until further notice due to high levels of E. coli bacteria. There are many factors that could be contributing to this ongoing issue and the town is looking into causes and exploring long-term solutions. The town conducts water quality testing weekly with results posted on Wednesdays at www.amherstma.gov/puffers. The most recent results were posted on Wednesday, July 24 and new results will be posted on Wednesday, July 31.
Coyotes Reported at Black Stevens Conservation Area
There have been reports that there is an eastern coyote raising a litter of pups in Black Stevens Conservation Area. This is a reminder to all that you should not interact with wildlife. Ever. It can put you and the wildlife in danger. In accordance with Conservation Area Regulations, this...
Granny’s Baking Table in Springfield selling baking supplies, equipment
Calling all bakers: Here’s your chance to grab some baking supplies from a popular bakery in Springfield that shut down earlier this year. Granny’s Baking Table will sell “lots of great baking supplies, decorations and appliances” during a tag sale from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 27-28, the bakery posted on Facebook Friday.
Agawam 5-year-old takes a stand for kittens in need
Elizabeth Poggi knows what it means to make a difference — at age 5. Elizabeth wanted to run a lemonade stand this summer, and her parents – Rebecca and Richard Poggi – were happy to help. When Elizabeth asked if she could donate proceeds to Dakin Humane Society, her parents not only agreed, they promised to match what she made from her stand.
Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing leaving Framingham to open new Western Mass. location
An award-winning Framingham brewery has made the “difficult decision” to relocate to Western Massachusetts after licensing problems arose around its beer garden and planned patio. Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing Company, located for the past eight years at 81 Morton St. in Framingham, announced its decision to close and relocate...
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