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There’s A Family Campground In Connecticut So Massive It’s Practically A Small Town

Connecticut has been hiding something spectacular in its northwest corner, and it goes by the name of Lone Oak Campsites in Canaan. This isn’t your average patch of dirt with a fire ring and a prayer. It’s a full-blown outdoor community that makes you wonder why you ever bothered...

Connecticut · 6d
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Cause of death confirmed for actress Susan Saint James, longtime CT fixture

Noting her deep ties in Litchfield, "I'm such a citizen," Saint James said in a 2010 interview with Connecticut Magazine.

Connecticut · 12h

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After Eating Pierogi Across Western Massachusetts, This Westfield Kitchen Is Our Favorite

Every pierogi at this little Polish cafe gets rolled with a rolling pin and pinched shut by hand. No machines touch the dough, and the recipe uses just three ingredients. That detail alone made me sit up. Then I learned a mother-daughter team runs the kitchen, and they began bringing their Polish cooking heritage to the U.S. back in 1998.

Westfield, MA · 2d
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Mass. casino player wins jackpot prize with 75-cent bet

After betting 75-cents on a slot machine spin, a Massachusetts casino player walked away a jackpot winner. The MGM Springfield player bet 75-cents on a “Quick Hit Link” slot machine game on Aug. 26. The jackpot prize was worth $12,182.81. Overall, there are more than 1,500 slot machines...

Springfield, MA · 13h
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Fill An Entire Cart For $30 At This Connecticut Thrift Store That Locals Are Obsessed With

There’s a store in Newington, Connecticut where locals show up with empty carts and leave looking like they just won a very affordable game show. Savers has built a devoted following in this corner of Connecticut, and one visit makes it immediately obvious why people keep coming back week after week.

Newington, CT · 4d

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First indoor climbing gym in Berkshire County arrives

Berkshire County's first indoor climbing gym officially opened its doors Friday in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

Great Barrington, MA · 8h

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North Adams Restaurant to Closing in Two Weeks

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A downtown restaurant announced on Wednesday that it will be closing. In a Facebook post, Door Prize stated its last day of service is Saturday, Nov. 14. "We are not making this decision lightly and wish there was another way forward," read the post by...

North Adams, MA · 2d

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Old Wethersfield's The Charles Closes for Good After Six Years, Owner Says

The Charles, the American comfort food restaurant that made its home in a restored 1790 house on Main Street in Old Wethersfield, has permanently closed after six years. Owner Bryce D. Hardy announced the closure, pointing to both the physical constraints of operating in a historic building and a financial setback tied to a related bakery business that the restaurant never fully recovered from.

Wethersfield, CT · 3d

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Black Bear Gets Locked Out of Upstate NY School, Leaves Parting Gift

A black bear caused quite the commotion at an Upstate NY school, prompting a lockout. But it's what the bear did after being asked to leave that really takes the cake...

Craryville, NY · 1d

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Owner of The Charles Restaurant sued for tens of thousands of dollars; couple say they paid deposit for wedding

WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) - After a popular Wethersfield restaurant suddenly closed its door this week, the I-Team found the restaurant’s owner is being sued for tens of thousands of dollars. The sudden closure was a surprise to everyone, including a young couple who says they were supposed to get...

Wethersfield, CT · 2d

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2 new restaurants open at Bradley International Airport

Bradley International Airport is expanding its dining lineup with the opening of two new restaurants, Chick-fil-A and Sergio’s Go, in the terminal’s post-security food court. The new establishments are part of a broader strategy to modernize the terminal by blending nationally recognized brands with locally inspired concepts, according...

Windsor Locks, CT · 8h

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Today (Nov. 2) is the Last Day to Shop at Beloved Berkshire Retailer

If you want to snag some items at deep discounts, today is the last day to shop at the Berkshire retailer.

Berkshire County, MA · 4d

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Massachusetts Has 9 Puerto Rican Kitchens In Springfield And Holyoke Serving Traditional Island Comfort Food

Mofongo, the garlicky mound of mashed fried plantains, shows up on menus across two neighboring cities here. A few kitchens even fold it into sandwiches, balls, and breakfast plates. I love that this food was built for comfort. Slow-roasted pernil, rice with pigeon peas, crunchy alcapurrias. These are dishes made...

Springfield, MA · 2d

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Grip, Rip and Dip: PopUp Bagels to open first western Massachusetts location

A popular bagel brand known for serving fresh, hot bagels with a variety of flavored cream cheese spreads is expanding into the Pioneer Valley.

Hadley, MA · 2d

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New Cafe Opening in Pittsfield's Former 'That's A Wrap' Space

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A new cafe is moving into the former That's A Wrap space at the corner of First and Fenn Streets. Ward 2 Councilor Cameron Cunningham has submitted a request for a 10-minute parking-loading zone in front of 132 Fenn St. It was referred to the Traffic Commission after last Tuesday's City Council meeting under Rule 27.

Pittsfield, MA · 14h

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Vintage and vinyl fair returns to Center for the Arts this month

NORTHAMPTON — The opportunity to hunt for classic vinyl records and unique vintage clothing returns to the city on Sunday, Nov. 15, in the fourth edition of the Downtown Market Vintage & Vinyl. According to organizers, the event will once again bring plenty of options for record and vintage...

Northampton, MA · 2d

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‘The Simpsons’ writer and presidential candidate to visit Springfield during nationwide tour

A longtime writer and producer of the animated television series "The Simpsons" is bringing his presidential campaign to Springfield as part of a nationwide tour visiting 17 communities that share the same name.

Springfield, MA · 1d

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Celebrity-backed bagel chain expanding in Mass. with new Hadley shop. Here's when it will open

PopUp Bagels is expanding its Massachusetts footprint and gearing up to open its first western location in Hadley this fall. The grand opening will be from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13. The event will feature a limited-time spiced apple cider schmear, available while supplies last on opening weekend.

Hadley, MA · 2d

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Western Massachusetts residents may want to start early Thanksgiving shopping

Thanksgiving is just three weeks away, and supermarkets across western Massachusetts are beginning to prepare for the holiday rush as shoppers look for ways to save money and avoid last-minute crowds.

Chicopee, MA · 1d

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WWLP launches Home for the Holidays sweepstakes with $15,000 grand prize

Enter the WWLP.com Home for the Holidays sweepstakes by Dec. 8 to win a $15,000 grand prize and local gift card packages.

Chicopee, MA · 1d