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10 Western Massachusetts Hobby Shops Where You’ll Want To Spend The Whole Afternoon

A yarn store in western Massachusetts has its own attached warehouse full of discounted yarn. I read that once and immediately wanted a bigger tote bag. The surprises keep stacking up out here. One game shop stays open until 10 PM on weekends, with tons of table space for playing.

Massachusetts · 9h
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Fewer Massachusetts teens are smoking weed. But not among this vulnerable group, a report finds.

Si desea leer este artículo en español visite El Planeta. Lauren from Truro said her son started smoking marijuana at age 15, about a year after recreational weed was legalized for adults in Massachusetts. She said she wasn’t worried at first, and thought weed was less dangerous than alcohol.

Massachusetts · 1d
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We Are Berkshires

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America's LEAST Favorite Pizza Is Still Found All Over Massachusetts

For all of the popular chain restaurants that we don't have locally, we certainly have all the worst pizza chains well represented.

Massachusetts · 1d

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

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New management at New England's only Lee's Sandwiches location

The Lee’s Sandwiches location at 68 Stafford St., Worcester, recently transitioned to new management just ahead of the busy holiday rush. Located in the Webster Square Plaza, the business is part of a growing number of casual eateries anchoring the area. The corporate-owned/operated store has introduced a new leadership team, led by acting manager Daniel Fuentes of Southbridge. Tracey Pham of Worcester and siblings were franchise owners who opened the quick-service restaurant at Webster Square Plaza in August 2025. Family members have stepped away to focus on their individual career ventures. Lee’s Sandwiches is a West Coast family-owned Vietnamese-American fast-casual chain famous for its banhi mi Vietnamese-style sandwiches. The Worcester store is currently the company’s only New England location. Fans of the signature sandwiches, house-made baquettes, croissants, all-day breakfast sandwiches, signature Lee’s iced coffees, appetizers, pastries, etc., can rest easy as Fuentes confirms they will remain. Customers also stand to benefit from a few price drops. A new express counter includes pre-packaged treats and to-go items like canned condensed milk. “It’s all about saving our customers time and fitting their needs,” said Fuentes. “Convenience.” The Vietnamese ice-coffee menu here is extremely popular, according to Fuentes. The store also serves brewed

Worcester, MA · 9h

Lovely Garden Roots

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‘It Scared Our Son': A Rutland Couple's Two-Year Property Line Feud Shows Why Massachusetts Still Has Official Fence Viewers Under a Rule Dating to 1647

A Rutland couple's two-year property line feud ended with a legal deal and a fence. Massachusetts towns must still appoint fence viewers, a role dating to 1647.

Rutland, MA · 2d

Cape Cod Times

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Cord left Cape Cod coyote unable to move. Wildlife vets have questions

A Cape Cod coyote is showing signs of recovery after rescuers found a cord wound tightly around its neck, leaving the animal temporarily unable to move his legs and raising fears of a serious spinal injury. The eastern coyote was brought to the Cape Wildlife Center in Barnstable around midday on Nov. 9 after staff from the Yarmouth Division of Natural Resources rescued him. According to the department, a resident had noticed the animal in distress and reported it. "When he came in, he could not move any of his limbs at all," said Dr. Priya Patel, a veterinarian at Cape Wildlife Center . "He basically was just lying on the ground. He was aware. His eyes were moving, but he could barely lift his head." Wildlife vets initially feared coyote had suffered spinal damage Patel said the veterinary team immediately feared the animal had suffered spinal trauma. The cord was so tightly wrapped around his neck that it could not be seen under the fur, and it was "constricting so much of the soft tissue," she said. While spinal damage was the first concern, the team noted extensive swelling around the coyote's neck and hoped some of the neurological

Barnstable, MA · 1d

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Massachusetts lawmakers spent $97 million, but their audits don’t say on what

The latest audits of the Legislature’s finances are available, revealing some basic financial information and little else amid heightened public interest in the inner workings of the House and Senate. Fiscal year 2025 audits for the House, Senate and joint legislative accounts were posted to the Legislature’s website quietly...

Massachusetts · 5h

The Gardner News

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$900 cars offer a transportation lifeline in Massachusetts

Second Chance Cars is working with Massachusetts nonprofits to put affordable vehicles in the hands of veterans, returning citizens and single parents who need transportation. Recipients pay $900 for a refurbished used vehicle, according to a community announcement, through a zero-interest, credit-building loan from Metro Credit Union. Payments are $75 a month for one year. Second Chance Cars, or SCC, partners with nonprofits to identify qualified candidates, refurbish donated vehicles and match the cars with recipients. The program is intended to address a lack of affordable car ownership options for people in need in Massachusetts, according to the announcement. Affordable cars can help veterans get to work One partner is MVOC, which works with veterans. Its executive director, Stephanie Marchetti, said limited public transportation and rideshare options can make it difficult for veterans in the area to keep jobs when they do not have reliable transportation. “The opportunity to provide our veterans an affordable car through SCC is very exciting for us,” Marchetti said. “There is limited public transportation in this area, and even less available rideshare options. Many of our veterans struggle to keep employment without the ability to get to and from work and if we can match

Massachusetts · 1d

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Massachusetts woman is all about family after winning first $1 million on new State Lottery game

The Thanksgiving and Christmas season has become synonymous with family which makes a recent big State Lottery win all the more heartwarming. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Nathalie Hession of Arlington has claimed the first $1,000,000 prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s new “Jingle Jumbo Bucks 100X” scratch ticket game that went on sale October 27.

Massachusetts · 1h

The Metrowest Daily News

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MetroWest high school football schedule/live scores (Nov. 12-14)

The playoffs march on, with 64 teams still alive across the state. Massachusetts high school football teams that made their division's quarterfinals are ready to play through some more inclement weather this weekend. It may no longer be the Road to Gillette , but teams have to win the next one in front of them to reach the state semifinals. And many more are on the march toward their Thanksgiving rivalry games. After another eventful slate in Week 9, what will the opening round of the MIAA high school football playoffs in Massachusetts have in store? In the Daily News coverage area, we have 19 games to kick off over three days in Week 10 of the 2026 campaign, with three of those being playoff matchups. On Thursday night, we have seven games, then nine contests under the Friday night lights and three more on Saturday. More: Who is the Daily News Football Player of the Week for Week 9? Follow our scheduling updates and scores from Thursday through Saturday right here. MetroWest high school football coverage Time to explore 8-man football in Mass.? 2026 MetroWest schedule Statewide top 25 State's best QBs The scoreboard .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height:

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The Cool Down

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Massachusetts city brings back recycling inspections as contamination rises

Residents can check the city's list before collection to help avoid an "Oops" sticker and a missed pickup.

Worcester, MA · 4h

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Lakeside Walking Paths And A Clubhouse Full Of Clubs Are Helping Retirees Find Their People At This Massachusetts 55+ Community

Moving after retirement can feel like starting the first day at a brand new school. You pack up a big house, say goodbye to the yard work, and then wonder who your new friends will be. In one corner of Westborough, Massachusetts, retirees have found a simple answer: walk by...

Westborough, MA · 2d

Boston 25 News WFXT

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Nor’easter to bring heavy rain, gusty winds and some snow to Massachusetts

A late-week nor’easter is expected to bring a stretch of rain and gusty winds to Massachusetts, along with the potential for wet snow in higher elevations

Massachusetts · 2d

WHAV

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Hillie’s Football to Play St. John’s of Shrewsbury in Round of Eight

Haverhill High School Hillie’s football is playing St. John’s High School of Shrewsbury in the state tournament’s round of eight, Thursday night. As WHAV previously reported, Hillie’s football is playing in the state tournament for the first time in a decade. After defeating Leominster High School...

Haverhill, MA · 1d

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Massachusetts Regulars Know Exactly Which 6 Diners Get Them Through Winter With Comfort Food

When the snowbanks get taller than the mailbox, Massachusetts people do not sit around waiting for spring. They head to the diner. A warm counter seat, a bottomless coffee, and a plate of pancakes can fix a gray January morning faster than any weather report. This list covers six real, working diners across the state, from a 1940s lunch car in Worcester to a retro stop in the Berkshires and a 1950s classic on Cape Cod.

Massachusetts · 1d

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FM Says It's Moving HQ to Providence; What They Didn’t Say Is Hundreds of Jobs Are Headed to MA

FM Says It's Moving HQ to Providence; What They Didn’t Say Is Hundreds of Jobs Are Headed to MA. FM earlier this week announced that it is closing its Johnston, Rhode Island headquarters facility and moving to Providence. As GoLocal reported last February, the company purchased the building that was formerly IGT's headquarters. FM used to be named FM Global.

Providence, RI · 19h

mattathomeintheworld.com

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A Taste of Social Psychology

For those of you close to Southeastern Massachusetts or Rhode Island, I’ll be doing two lectures next week – same presentation, different venues, free admission!. Social Psychology is the study of how attitudes and behavior can be shaped by the social situations we find ourselves in or by the influence of other people. In this presentation we’ll learn about various.

Wareham, MA · 1d

MassLive.com

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Saint John’s football handles Haverhill, 42-6, en route to Div. 1 semifinals

Liam Deso scored three times as the Saint John's Pioneers took care of business on Thursday night to advance to the Div. 1 semis.

Shrewsbury, MA · 17h

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Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Sienna

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week’s adoptable animal is 8-year-old Sienna. “Meet Sienna, an 8-year-old sweetheart looking for a family to share her golden years with! November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month, and this sweet lady is ready to show you just how special a senior companion can be.

Hopkinton, MA · 21h

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An old Worcester industrial building has sat vacant for years. Now it's getting $1.8M to become 58 apartments

A plan to turn a Worcester industrial building into 58 new apartments received a $1.8 million loan from the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, known as MassDevelopment. The loan for the project, located at 98 Beacon St., was announced by MassDevelopment in a press release on Tuesday. MassDevelopment is a development...

Worcester, MA · 2d