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Worcester's Broth Ramen Rises Again Inside Saloon 139 After Fire

Broth is returning as a pop-up inside Saloon 139, an American Chinese restaurant at 139 Green St., more than a year after a fire shut down the Worcester ramen shop. Saloon 139 will keep its ownership and most of its menu; Broth will operate as a food concept within the existing restaurant.

Worcester, MA · 3d
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Nov. 3 election, Sam Diego's restaurant sale, more: Cape Cod Times top stories

The Nov. 3 Massachusetts general election was the big news of the week, with Democrats flipping seats nationwide , including in one Cape Cod race . Readers also followed the latest on Sam Diego's Mexican Cookery and Bar closely, through two stories this past week. First came the news that the planned auction for all the memorabilia inside the restaurant was paused, as buyers emerged ahead of the restaurant's Nov. 14 close date . Then the auction was back on . Our weekly featured home for sale on Cape Cod, a $269,000 condominium in Mashpee , got extra attention this week, as did our weekly roundup of food news from around Cape Cod . Here are the four most-read stories out of the Cape Cod Times newsroom this past week. The fate of Sam Diego's Mexican restaurant in Hyannis The auction of “artwork and kitschy items” from Sam Diego’s Mexican Cookery and Bar was on hold in the early part of the week, because the owners received new offers to buy the Cape Cod restaurant after they confirmed in late September that it was closing. “I’ve got a couple who are still saying they want it, so we may see

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 2d

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EcoTarium Opens ‘Journey to Space’ Exhibit on Nov. 14

The EcoTarium in Worcester is preparing to open a Journey to Space exhibition on Saturday, Nov. 14, with a ribbon-cutting at 11 a.m. This nationally touring exhibition will be displayed at the museum's Stoddard Exhibition Hall at 222 Harrington Way through April 25, 2027. According to a This Week in...

Worcester, MA · 1d
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MassLive.com

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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 · 4d
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The Magical Massachusetts Railway Museum That Turns Even The Most Serious Adults Into Wide-Eyed Kids Again

There are places in this world that have a way of reaching right past your adult defenses and finding the kid you used to be, and Chester Railway Station and Museum in Chester, Massachusetts is absolutely one of them. You might think you’re too sophisticated for a railway museum in...

Chester, MA · 1d

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Every Thanksgiving Week, Massachusetts Families Pick Up Their Turkey Dinners From These 6 Old-School Restaurants

Some Massachusetts families never roast a single bird on Thanksgiving, and they are perfectly happy about it. Instead, they lean on a short list of old-school spots that have been feeding New England for generations. A few are colonial-era inns with fireplaces and creaky floors, while others are humble turkey...

Massachusetts · 1d

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Falling short of the American Dream

Editor's Note: This piece appears in our Columns section and includes commentary and/or analysis. The views expressed in this article do not represent the views of This Week in Worcester. By Emily Micucci. On a Monday morning in October, a sister and brother crunch numbers and trade ideas for growing...

Worcester County, MA · 20h

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This Massachusetts Bakery Goes Fully Gluten-Free, and Its Pop Tarts Beat the Store-Bought Kind

Gluten-free pop tarts with thick dough, better than the boxed ones from childhood. That’s the kind of claim that makes a hungry person sit up straight. The bakery behind them makes everything without wheat. Breads, bagels, whoopie pies, cakes, and pastries all come from one dedicated gluten-free kitchen in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts · 2d

Dianna Carney

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Affectionate Young Puppy "Orion Bright" in Need of Loving Home

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Orion Bright, a loving young puppy who recently came into their care. According to the rescue, “The BRIGHT pups were surrendered by owners in Tennessee. Their momma was a Mountain Cur, and daddy was a mysterious neighborhood Romeo who clearly had a way with the ladies! Either way, these pups are excited to be here to brighten up your day!”

Massachusetts · 2d

Animal of Things

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Do Massachusetts Laws Require Holding a Stray Cat Before You Can Keep It?

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Stray cat laws in Massachusetts are less strict than most people assume, and that works in your favor if you are trying to help a cat. The state sets a seven-day holding period for stray dogs, but its animal control placement guidance says there is no required holding period for cats. What you can and … This article, Do Massachusetts Laws Require Holding a Stray Cat Before You Can Keep It? , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • 16 Asian Cat Breeds With Distinct Looks and Personalities • Do You Have to Report a Stray Cat in Idaho Before Keeping It? • Can You Keep a Stray Cat You Find in Alabama?

Massachusetts · 1d

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It’s Easy to Drive Past This Massachusetts Seafood Shack With Lobster Rolls and Harbor Sunsets

A lobster roll piled so high with meat that people talk about it more than the view. And the view is a working harbor at sunset. The spot itself is a small, family-owned shack beside a boatyard. You eat at picnic tables right by the water. Boats drift past while...

Dennis, MA · 4d

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Is Where You Live Considered One Of Massachusetts' Best "Pizza" Cities?

The results revealed which towns across the country had the best pizza!

Massachusetts · 6d

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Fresh Cape Cod Seafood Tastes Better With A Garden View At This Massachusetts Spot

This Cape Cod seafood stop has the kind of menu that makes a quick dinner decision suddenly much harder. Lobster enchiladas sit alongside lobster rolls, raw-bar favorites, fish tacos, poke bowls, and chowder, so the usual “just grab something by the water” plan can turn into a full-on debate.

Chatham, MA · 5d

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Craveworthy Brands adds Papa Gino’s to its roster

Chicago-based Craveworthy Brands, a portfolio company founded by Gregg Majewski in 2022, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire New England Authentic Eats LLC, the Massachusetts-based parent company of Papa Gino’s Pizzeria, marking its largest acquisition to date. Terms of the deal, which is expected to close by Dec. 31, were not disclosed.

Massachusetts · 18h

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12 Massachusetts Restaurants Worth Visiting When You Want Flavor Without The Splurge

Good, cheap food turns up in so many corners of Massachusetts. One diner on this list still serves two eggs, home fries, and toast for about the price of a fancy coffee. I had to read that twice. That little fact sent me hunting across Massachusetts for more places like...

Massachusetts · 1d

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Visit The Legendary Massachusetts Diner That Has Been A Favorite Celebrity Hangout For Decades Now

Nobody warns you about Miss Worcester Diner in Worcester, Massachusetts, and that’s a problem, because the first time you walk in, you’re completely unprepared for how good everything is going to be. This legendary diner has been a favorite destination for locals and celebrities alike for decades, and...

Worcester, MA · 4d

The Gardner News

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Holiday Craft Fair brings food, gifts and more to Fitchburg

Sizer School's fourth annual Holiday Craft Fair will bring more than 50 vendors, food, gifts and a fundraising effort for student activities to Fitchburg on Nov. 14. The free event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sizer School, 500 Rindge Road, according to a community announcement. Vendors will be spread across two floors, with offerings including homemade chocolates, gluten-free bakery items, earrings, candles and comics. The fair is organized by Sizer School's Student Ambassadors and raises money for their student activities fund. “We have roughly 300 to 350 families attending Sizer each year,” said Lindsay Alweiss, Student Ambassador Advisor. “Our student leaders host events and activities all year long at NO COST to students. All students. Price tags and fees should not be barriers keeping students from joining in on all of the fun - and we have a lot of it.” Alweiss said fundraising makes those activities possible and called the Craft Fair the group's biggest event of the year. Admission is free, though students will collect donations at the door. Parking and Vendor Bingo at the Sizer School Craft Fair Parking will be available on site or across the rotary at Seven Hills. The Sizer

Fitchburg, MA · 1d

takingthekids.com

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This Massachusetts State Forest Offers Miles Of Off-Road Adventure Across Scenic Woodland Trails

I’d go as far as saying fun is a kid skill worth keeping. Eight miles of rocky, narrow trails built for off-highway motorcycles make a loud case for practicing it. To me, this Massachusetts forest feels like the back-seat grin you had before every field trip. More than 20 more miles of trails wind through pine and oak for hikers, bikers, and horseback riders.

Massachusetts · 2d

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This Cozy Massachusetts Spa Retreat Lets You Unwind In Nature With A Heated Pool And Relaxing Sauna

Who swims outdoors in a heated saltwater pool all year, then warms up in a wood-fired sauna by a lake? That is the whole plan at this Massachusetts retreat, and I think it’s a very good plan. The pool sits on a hand-laid stone deck. Wood-fired saunas wait both...

Massachusetts · 14h

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More Than Half of Massachusetts Adults Are Overweight or Obese

While Massachusetts ranks near the bottom nationwide for adult and childhood obesity, health officials note over half of adults are still overweight or obese.

Massachusetts · 4h