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Unique grocery market dynamics drive up prices in Massachusetts
Shoppers in Massachusetts, particularly in the Boston area, have been grappling with higher expenses at the grocery store. According to a recent study by Consumer Affairs, grocery prices in Massachusetts climbed by 6.6% over a 12-month period placing the state among the top six in the nation for rate of increase.
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Central Mass
One Bay Stater had a very lucky start to their week when they claimed a $100,000 lottery ticket they bought in Worcester County on Monday, May 20. The winning ticket was sold at Market Basket at 95 Sutton Ave. in Oxford and was for the $30 "Millions" scratch-off game. Related: Lott…
Massachusetts Hunter Bags First Confirmed Leucistic Black Duck
Last December, Mike Wec was hunting a pond in Massachusetts when he bagged an incredibly rare leucistic black duck with his first shot of the day. In the low light conditions, Wec initially thought the duck he’d killed was a hen mallard based on its flight pattern and silhouette. When he retrieved it and saw the varying shades of blonde feathers, he knew he’d shot something special—but still wasn’t sure of the species.
Bear spotted feasting on bird feeders in Massachusetts town
OXFORD, Mass. — Some people who live in Oxford got up close and personal with a black bear that was caught eating out of bird feeders in the Massachusetts town Tuesday night. "I opened the door, I saw the bear, turned around, closed the door, and I went to...
Mass. State Lottery winner: $1 million prize claimed in ‘Monopoly’ game
Somebody in Massachusetts claimed a $1 million lottery prize on Monday from a “Monopoly”-themed scratch ticket game. The $1 million prize was from a winning “$1,000,000 Monopoly Doubler” ticket, which is a $5 scratch ticket game released on Feb. 20. There are still two $1 million grand prizes remaining to be claimed in the game as of May 21.
Yes, that was a deer swimming across the Cape Cod Canal
Massachusetts Environmental Police watched the deer cross the waterway safely on Friday. The Cape Cod Canal has seen its fair share of travelers, and not just the ones looking to take a vacation. The critically endangered right whales often pass through the waterway, humpback whales sometimes surprise boaters, and even...
Worcester barbecue restaurant closing permanently after 16 months in business
WORCESTER — After over a year at its Chandler Street location, Black Sheep Bah-Bah-Q is closing permanently. The owners made the announcement in a post on the restaurant's social media platforms. "Thank you all so much for supporting us here at Black Sheep. Unfortunately we will be closing our doors permanently. We will...
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