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Trip to popular Massachusetts convenience store turns into $500,000 State Lottery win

You just never know when your typical trip to a Massachusetts convenience store can turn into a big State Lottery pay day as it did this week. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Jo’s Dime Trust of Worcester has claimed a $500,000 top prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$500,000 Frenzy” $50 scratch ticket game.

Massachusetts · 3d
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The Charming Massachusetts Brewery Where Farm Animals And Ice Cream Create A Storybook Escape

There’s a place in Barre, Massachusetts where the beer is cold, the goats are nosy, and the ice cream is the perfect ending to an afternoon you didn’t know you needed. Stone Cow Brewery is the kind of storybook escape that makes central Massachusetts feel like the best-kept secret in New England.

Barre, MA · 7d
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The Charming Italian Restaurants In Massachusetts Perfect For A Relaxing Fall Evening

I’m convinced a plate of pumpkin ravioli counts as overtime pay. You’ve already clocked the hours, so why not collect?. Here’s my take: fall in Massachusetts hands you crisp air and early sunsets for a reason. They practically beg for candlelit pasta, a crackling fireplace, and nowhere else to be.

Massachusetts · 3d
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Worcester Telegram & Gazette

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At old O'Connor's, a menu of legal troubles and $82K in owed taxes | Exclusive

(Correction: an earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the status of the building.) WORCESTER – A mortgage lender is suing the owners of the now-shuttered O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar, alleging, among other complaints, that they owe thousands in taxes to the city and are not doing enough to attract a buyer. The lawsuit is one of two being litigated against Kyle and Dennis Maxwell, the operators of Carlow Clove Inc., which owns the closed eatery at 1160 West Boylston St. The father and son duo took over O'Connor's in 2022 from Brendan and Claire O'Connor, who had operated the restaurant for more than 30 years . The noted restaurant shut down unexpectedly in March , a week before St. Patrick's Day, due to a damage from a burst pipe, the Maxwells said on social media. Since then, the once-bustling building has sat empty while rumors have swirled about who might purchase the parcel. During a recent reporter visit, the restaurant appeared frozen in time, complete with signage advertising the week's specials. Only a portion of the black wooden sign that reads O'Connor's was out of place, having fallen and now resting against the entryway. "I've heard all sorts of

Worcester, 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 · 2d

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We Ranked Worcester’s Mexican Restaurants And These 10 Deserve Serious Attention

A vegan guacamole flight was enough to get me curious. Finding out one restaurant makes guacamole right at the table and another brings in live mariachi music made me want to keep digging. Then the tacos showed up. One small taqueria serves birria with a cup of consommé for dipping,...

Worcester, MA · 1d

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New Walmart Supercenter proposal set for Holyoke public hearing

The Holyoke Planning Board is holding a public hearing a proposal for a new Walmart Supercenter.

Holyoke, MA · 23h

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Free All-American burgers for veterans at Friendly’s

Friendly's will offer veterans and active-duty service members a free All-American Burger entree this Wednesday.

Chicopee, MA · 18h

WWLP

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Local catering company giving away free Thanksgiving dinner to one family

With Thanksgiving just weeks away, a western Massachusetts catering company is offering one lucky family the chance to enjoy a holiday meal for free.

Holyoke, MA · 9h

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Amherst residents connect with school superintendent, town leaders over coffee

Amherst residents had an opportunity to connect with local leaders Monday evening during a community coffee gathering at the new Amethyst Brook Elementary School.

Amherst, MA · 1d

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Altamira Ciderworks, Mystic Cat pinball lounge, music with Jake Klar

We’ve got three tales of veterans returning to the scene, including a whole festival, because this weekend is Franklin County Cider Days, a great time even at a smaller scale than its previous largess. We head to one of the newest cideries in the area, Altamira Ciderworks, where two cidermakers alike in virtue are combining their powers in different styles of cider. We’ll get a tour of their burgeoning orchard and cidery in Gill.

Franklin County, MA · 1d

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Grow Food Northampton’s Winter Market returns Nov. 21

NORTHAMPTON — Grow Food Northampton’s Winter Market kicks off Saturday, Nov. 21, as the Northampton Senior Center once again overflows with local food and gifts for the holiday season and upcoming winter months. The market will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 10 Saturdays through...

Northampton, MA · 18h

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A taste of home: The story behind Jenni’s Kitchen BISTRO

HOLYOKE — For Jennifer Escalera, the climb toward building a future on her own terms led her to open Jenni’s Kitchen BISTRO, where she has turned her passion for food into an opportunity to bring people together. “A girl who never went to college, who used to move...

Holyoke, MA · 20h

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Many People Drive Past George’s Coney Island in Worcester Without Knowing It’s Massachusetts History

A neon sign shaped like a hand holding a hot dog has been glowing over one city street in Massachusetts for generations. The counter beneath it has served hot dogs with chili sauce since 1918. That’s more than a century of one simple idea done well. The wooden booths inside...

Worcester, MA · 7d

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After 15 years, Black Rabbit owner says goodbye

LAKEVILLE — After 15 years running the Black Rabbit Bar & Grille, Kendra Chapman decided it was time to stop working 70-hour weeks and spend more time with her family. The restaurant at 2 Ethan Allen St. closed Sunday, Nov. 8, following a busy final week filled with farewells from longtime customers. She announced the Nov. 8 closing date on Oct. 31.

Salisbury, CT · 13h

We Are Berkshires

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Buying Alcohol Will Be Difficult for Berkshire Residents Come Christmas

Because of the Massachusetts law, planning ahead is key.

Massachusetts · 1d

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Westfield man credits service dog Petra with saving his life

A Westfield service dog is being credited with helping save her owner's life.

Westfield, MA · 1d

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10 Pittsfield, Massachusetts Restaurants That Are Better Than Most People Expect

A Brazilian sandwich named after the Girl from Ipanema is sitting on a menu in the Berkshires. That alone made me stop scrolling. Then it got better. The same small Massachusetts city has a steakhouse inside a hotel, a 1950s-style diner with checkered floors, and a family Italian spot cooking since 1988.

Pittsfield, MA · 1d

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Springfield’s newest bakery strives ‘to be a little different’

SPRINGFIELD — When Nothing Bundt Cakes opened its first bakery in Las Vegas nearly 30 years ago, it was a good bet one would come to Springfield, and it has. Nothing Bundt Cakes will hold a soft opening at Springfield Crossing on Boston Road on Saturday, and a grand opening beginning Nov. 19.

Springfield, MA · 4d

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The Cinnamon Rolls At This Massachusetts Country Bakery Are Basically The Size Of A Toddler

There’s a red barn in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, and inside that barn’s orbit is a cinnamon roll that will make you question every life choice that kept you away from it for this long. The Apple Place is the kind of discovery that makes you want to pull...

East Longmeadow, MA · 4d