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Bear found in the middle of a Worcester road is relocated safely
Massachusetts State Police worked with Environmental Police to sedate the bear and return it to the woods. A bear was relocated Sunday morning from the middle of McKeon Road over Route 146 in Worcester. Mass. State Police received reports of the bear around 8:15 a.m. When they arrived, they worked...
Pet Talk: Do dogs get along with cats?
DEAR PET TALK: Do dogs get along with cats? – Logan, Mr. Wironen’s 4th Grade, Reingold School, Fitchburg. DEAR LOGAN: As you know, every Monday we bring our therapy dog Sarrju and therapy cat Reggie to visit, and they are truly the best of friends. And Keifer, the Bernese Mountain Dog who also comes to visit lives with a sassy tabby cat very happily. Cap Corduan, Keifer’s mom notes: “When I brought Keifer home to a year-old Shiloh, Keif quickly learned who was in charge. He has never learned that he has 100 pounds over Shiloh. Now they do fake wrestling, which Shiloh usually starts.”
Worcester's nickname as 'Wormtown' comes from an unlikely source
WORCESTER, Mass. — Wormtown Brewery was founded in 2010 in an ice cream shop, and now can be found in 5 states, with 2 tap rooms –one in its hometown, Worcester; the other at Patriot Place in Foxborough. The inventor of the nickname Wormtown, L.B. Worm, keeps the...
Mother's Day in Central Mass.: Brunches, teas and other ways to show Mom how much you care
WORCESTER ― Mom is pretty special most days, but on the second Sunday in May, we get the opportunity to show her just how much she means to us. This year Mother's Day falls on May 11, and if you haven't already ordered flowers or made a reservation to treat the lady in your life, you better get to it. From brunch to afternoon tea, there are a number of events planned for Mom in Worcester County.
NY Bagel Factory opens in Newtonville
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. A new location of a local group of bagels shops has debuted nearly a year after its plans were first announced. According to a poster on the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, NY Bagel Factory is now open in Newtonville, moving into a space in the Trio luxury apartment building on Washington Street. The new shop joins others in Framingham and Southboro, and it offers bagels, breakfast items, baked goods, sandwiches, coffee, iced tea, and more.
Guest column: Ending restaurants' tip credit could cost jobs, close eateries and bars
State Sen. Cindy Friedman said she was “confused” about employees and local restaurateurs’ opposition to a proposed ballot measure to eliminate Massachusetts’s tip credit. Allow me to clear up the confusion: The same policy is currently stifling income for servers and bartenders and endangering local restaurant...
NEADS World Class Service Dogs hosts second annual Pulling 4 Paws Truck Pull
WORCESTER, Mass. - A showcase of teamwork, strength and a love for animals was on full display Sunday afternoon at Polar Park for NEADS World Class Service Dogs' second annual Pulling 4 Paws Truck Pull. What You Need To Know. A showcase of teamwork, strength and a love for animals...
West Newton Cinema fundraising campaign gets $5.2 million anonymous gift
The West Newton Cinema Foundation has been hard at work trying to save the historic movie theater from possible closure since Mark Development—which bought the property a couple of years ago—agreed to sell the cinema property to the nonprofit group. The group has to raise $5.6 million by...
Pet of the Week: Huckleberry at the Lowell Humane Society
Now that spring is here, outdoor walks bring enormous joy to Huckleberry, an American bulldog currently at Lowell Humane Society. He’s just three years old, and newly arrived at the Shelter with some excellent manners. Huck walks loosely on a leash, is housebroken, and loves to cuddle with shelter volunteers. He’s in great health, and at 97 lbs is definitely a “gentle giant.”
Runners join their best friends for Paws for a Cause Dog-Friendly 5K in Natick
NATICK, MASS. (WHDH) - Hundreds of runners, many with their canine companions, ran a 5K in Natick on Sunday to raise money for a good cause. The Jr’s Paws for a Cause Dog-Friendly 5K raised money for canine cancer treatment and research. Organizer Lauren Barbo said the aim of...
Embark on a journey of inner peace in Lunenburg
LUNENBURG — In a world filled with constant hustle and bustle, finding moments of tranquility can seem elusive. Emily Zaffino, Holistic Health Practitioner of Integrative Nutrition, CHHC and Certified Yoga Teacher, invites the community – of all ages and experience levels – to explore first-hand the benefits of meditation.
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