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5 Things You Shouldn’t Be Doing At Cumberland Farms In Massachusetts
If it's not Dunkin' Coffee, I drink on a certain day it's definitely Cumberland Farms aka Cumby's Coffee for short! Face it, we all stop at Cumby's every day for something whether it's just for gas, or a hot or cold beverage. From my personal experience at Cumberland Farms in...
Weekend To Do List: Music and film festivals and an outdoor market
BOSTON - If you love music, movies or just being outside, Massachusetts is the place to be this weekend!2024 Lowell Folk FestivalMusic and dance performances continue through Sunday with more than 20 world class artists. Eventgoers can participate in fun activities, crafts and enjoy cuisine from all over the world all in the heart of downtown Lowell.When: Friday, July 26 to Sunday, July 28Where: Merrimack Street, LowellCost: Free but donations are acceptedClick here for more informationSunday Summer Market in TownsendHead to Townsend for the Evans on the Commons Sunday Summer Market. With delicious local food trucks, crafts and local vendors,...
Author Michael Perna, Jr. honors former store, founder in new book
SHREWBURY, Mass. - It's a store and a man with deep ties to Shrewsbury. Anthony "Spag" Borgatti was known not just for his discount store, but for his generosity too. "Anybody who passed away in the town, they paid for the mercy meal and they donated a book to the library in their memory," said local author and historian Michael Perna, Jr. "Anybody that fell on hard times, they would help."
Don't assume your tattoo is safe: New report says inks could include dangerous bacteria
WORCESTER ― Steven Atkins is in a business whose popularity has skyrocketed, with a growing number of arms and legs and other body parts getting tattoos. Atkins owns The Black Rose Tattoo Co. on Park Avenue. He moved into a bigger space there because business is booming. But not all developments in the tattoo world...
Stop & Shop, Big Y delis have reopened after listeria prevention measures
UPDATE: Delis at Stop & Shop and Big Y have reopened, according to the supermarkets. Earlier: Stop & Shop and Big Y are temporarily closing their delis and removing several Boar's Head products for sale due to a potential listeria presence, the companies announced at midafternoon Friday. ...
'You can still go on and do big things': Bravehearts favorite Jason Gilow delivers message of hope on Parkinson's disease
WORCESTER — Jason Gilow wasn’t feeling quite right. The 45-year-old Palmer resident, who previously resided in Millbury, found himself occasionally forgetting things he would typically remember. And the dexterity in his right, or dominant, hand was digressing. ...
Celebrate National Cheesecake Day at new Who Cut the Cheesecake location in Millbury
It’s National Cheesecake Day on July 30, and David Silva is celebrating by opening a second location of Who Cut the Cheesecake. Silva’s cheesecakes, made by hand, made with love, will be sold in a newly renovated space at 26 Main St., Millbury. Doors officially open at 11 a.m. National Cheesecake Day...
Free Family Fun Events this August in Auburn & Beyond
August 1 - 4: Read Around Town: Sutton Senior Center (Sutton) - August 1, 10:30 - 11:00 AM. Needle Felted Squirrel (Sutton) - August 1, 1:00 - 2:30 PM. Recycled Art (Leicester) - August 1, 4:00 - 6:00 PM. Eyes on Owls (Webster) - August 2, 10:00 - 11:00 AM.
On (soon) with the show: Millbury's Elm Draught House cinema hits pause for renovations
MILLBURY ― The Elm Draught House Cinema has closed its doors. But rest assured, the beloved small-town movie house is not the latest casualty of COVID, streaming or the recent Hollywood strikes. The cinema, also referred to by locals as “The Elm,” is temporarily fading to black so it can become roomier, shinier...
Five Things to Do: 'Legally Blonde,' African Festival, Water Lantern Festival and more ...
The Hanover Theatre Conservatory’s Youth Summer Program will present "Legally Blonde The Musical" on July 26-27. Based on the 2001 movie movie that starred Reese Witherspoon, the show focuses on a sorority girl who tries to win her ex-boyfriend back by earning a Harvard law degree. The cast includes Worcester twins Armig and Noushig Bardizbanian, and Astrid Bidwell and Tori Rich, also of Worcester. (RD)
Worcester writers among contributors to 'Clementinos' writing program anthology
There will be a book launch celebration for “Clementinos: Voices from the Clemente Writing Project” from noon to 2 p.m. July 27 at Salisbury House Ballroom, 61 Harvard St., Worcester. The book, according to a statement from Mass Humanities, features writing by Massachusetts residents “who share their understanding of the Commonwealth through lived experiences in Brockton, Dorchester, Holyoke, New Bedford, Springfield and Worcester.” ...
'Marvelous Wonderettes' is irresistible for Square One Players of Shrewsbury
The musical comedy "The Marvelous Wonderettes" has been called "irresistible" by the New York Times and it seems like another step in the right direction for the Square One Players of Shrewsbury, which will be putting on its seventh show and third musical since being founded in 2021. The Square...
Farmers markets would welcome brewers: Seasonal markets in reach for craft breweries
At the Grafton Farmers Market recently, I watched from the shade of a tree as people left a sunbaked Town Common toting a bottle of wine or cider among bags of sustainably-farmed vegetables and artisan breads. More arrivals stopped to listen to Ragged Hill Cider Co. co-founder Steve Garwood, sporting a tan safari...
Ohmigod You Guys! Ashland Teen, Lucille Stillitano performed in Legally Blonde The Musical at The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts
Ashland teen, Lucille Stillitano had Worcester thinking pink when she appears in Legally Blonde The Musical during session one of the Youth Summer Program (YSP) at The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27. The fun and upbeat musical follows the adventures of a sorority girl named Elle Woods – a Gemini with a double Capricorn moon – who tries to win her ex-boyfriend back by earning a Harvard law degree. Stillitano will play the Boutique Saleswoman in the production.
Zoe’s Diner, an Affordable Staple of Harvard Square, Permanently Closes
A paper sign posted on the restaurant's door last week announced the permanant closure. By Courtesy of Ben H. Brown. Zoe’s Diner, a longtime staple of Harvard Square dining beloved for its retro aesthetics, bottomless coffee, and all-day breakfast offerings, permanently closed last week. Zoe’s, which first opened more...
Local shops named stops on Mass. Ice Cream Trail
REGION – Three local ice cream shops were named as stops on the Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail. The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the trail on July 25, which was developed by the Massachusetts Dairy Promotion Board, the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism.
Westborough’s Central House Tavern celebrates 50th
WESTBOROUGH – It was Monday morning. The Central House Tavern on South Street would not be open for another few hours. Dan Flood began setting chairs onto the newly washed floors. He was surrounded by photos and souvenirs – after all what is a tavern without photos and souvenirs?
Where to find the cheesiest meals in Mass.
BOSTON — Say Cheese is a food trailer serving up gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches in and around the Worcester area. Teri Goulette started Say Cheese nine years ago after making a blue cheese and cheddar grilled cheese sandwich. That sandwich is still on the menu in addition to many others, including a Figgin Goat – which includes goat cheese and a fig jam, as well the Pickleback, which is a grilled cheese with dill pickle chips stuffed inside. Follow Say Cheese on social media to figure out where the trailer and Teri’s loyal followers will be!
Today only! $25 tickets to select shows at Hanover Theatre
WORCESTER — The Hanover Theatre is offering a special promotion for theater enthusiasts: $25 tickets for select shows, available for 24 hours only on July 25th. To take advantage of this deal, customers must use the promo code 25on25 when purchasing tickets. The promotion includes a diverse lineup of...
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