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Nibi the ‘diva’ beaver ordered to stay in custody of wildlife rescue
This critter is dam’ lucky. A “diva” beaver named Nibi will get to live out her days in the Massachusetts wildlife rescue she calls home — thanks to officials who stopped a plan to release her back into the wild, which her keepers feared would mean certain death. The wily woodland creature’s plight gnawed at the heart strings of tens of thousands of people who signed an online petition protesting an order by the state wildlife agency to put Nibi back in the outdoors — even though she had spent her life with people and had no skills to survive. Massachusetts Governor...
Driver facing OUI after car crash on Mass Pike seriously injures road workers
A Wellesley man is facing charges in connection with a car crash on I-90 in Boston that seriously injured two road workers early Saturday morning, according to Massachusetts State Police. Pedro Campos, 32, was arrested and charged with operating under the influence of liquor and negligent operation, state police said...
Gardner football on right track to prove that past success wasn't a fluke
WORCESTER – The Gardner High football team's mission this season is to prove that it isn't a fluke. Last year, the Wildcats went undefeated in the regular season after a string of losing campaigns in the past. This fall was all about continuing that momentum, building on the program's success and proving that last year was not a one-time deal. ...
Gillette Stadium’s Biggest Crowd In Mass. History
Metallica recently rolled through Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA and played two nights. The attendance was about 62,000 one of those nights. It wasn't Metallica with the record. It wasn't Taylor Swift. The hate she gets sometimes is unreal. Some really big stars have come to Massachusetts over the years...
Central Mass. by the Numbers
11 Heywood Healthcare in Gardner announced Monday it is successfully exiting Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a standalone entity. The announcement comes almost exactly a year after the bankruptcy filing was first initiated. The hospital cited the pandemic, financial strains that included a costly and lengthy electronic medical record transition, an aging infrastructure and...
Sagamore Bridge replacement gains momentum with $350M transfer, new pact on who does what
Plans to replace the Sagamore Bridge got pushed into higher gear Friday as the Healey-Driscoll Administration signed a memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Massachusetts Department of Transportation, and the Federal Highway Administration to move forward on the project. Under the agreement, the Army Corps of Engineers will transfer...
Here’s 5 Must-Try Restaurants for the Best Wings in Western Massachusetts
Personally, one of my favorite items to order off any menu whatsoever is Wings! Massachusetts seems to have a fantastic selection of them at so many restaurants and eateries throughout the state! Luckily, if you're traveling anywhere near western Massachusetts, or perhaps say, the Berkshires, there are plenty of great local spots where you can grab, not just Wings, but some really, really good Wings! And we thought we might as well fill you in on who has the absolute best wings on the western side of the Bay State, while you're in the Berkshires!
LIVE: Coverage, results Week 5 Gardner-area football
Gardner-area teams are gearing up for the fifth week of the football season as it turns over a new leaf into the second half of the schedule. MIAA power rankings started last week and from here on out it'll be a battle to stay up in the division, looking toward playoffs. For now, though, let's focus on this week's matchups and what is ahead for Week 5. Be sure to check back at this page for...
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