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Bear rehomed from Worcester spotted in eastern Massachusetts
WORCESTER, Mass. — A bear who spent some time in Worcester now appears to be on the move across the state. In late April, state and local police rescued a bear from McKeon Road. The bear was sedated and released at a more accommodating location. During the process, MassWildlife...
Italian markets don't get much better than this longtime fave just north of Boston
Sub shops tend to do really well in good times and bad. They are typically quick and convenient, inexpensive and geared toward takeout and delivery — that last item being particularly important over the past few years, when the pandemic left to-go meals as about the only option out there for quite some time.
Concord playground ranked among 10 best in country for inclusivity
CONCORD - The private playground at The Guild School for Human Services in Concord, Massachusetts is ranked as one of the ten best in the country for inclusivity.The Guild School playgroundThe small space is making a big impact on those with special needs. Every detail matters here, starting with the seating. The benches are lower and more secure than most seats, so someone can roll up or sit with small child.Amy Sousa, the CEO of the Guild School, showed WBZ-TV what makes the playground so unique. There's a slide that's big enough for two adults to go down together. That way, a...
Winning lottery ticket sold in Natick was due to expire May 17. Then someone came forward
NATICK — Just in the nick of time. Three days before a winning Lucky for Life ticket purchased last year at a Natick convenience store was due to expire, a trustee representing the winner stepped forward to claim the $25,000-a-year-for-life prize. The Retirement Trust of Natick, in the person...
Dawn’s Pond commemoration at the Acton Arboretum
Under a bright blue sky, in the afternoon on Monday, May 13, 2024 a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to dedicate the fish pond installed in July of 2023 at the Acton Arboretum on Taylor Road. “Dawn’s Pond” is a dream manifested, a dream of the late Dawn Wang, a tireless advocate dedicated to the Acton community she called home for twenty-five years until her death in 2023 after a battle with lung cancer. Wang’s husband, Miaochen Wu, and daughter, Kathy Wu, were in attendance to express their gratitude to members of the Acton community, including the Friends of the Acton Arboretum, Inc. and Bettina Abe, former Natural Resources Assistant for the Town of Acton and now volunteer Land Steward for the Arboretum.
Conrad’s restaurant to fill empty Bertucci’s spot
The long fallow space at 1257 Highland Ave. that formerly housed Bertucci’s may soon be abuzz with new activity. Bobby Conrad of Conrad’s restaurants signed a lease for the space and hopes to open his fourth casual dining spot across from the high school sometime in the fall.
Encore expansion on hold; host agreement talks falter
A $400 million expansion plan Wynn Resorts was readying to act upon across from its casino and hotel on lower Broadway has apparently been placed on hold. Statements made by Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Wynn executives on Friday reveals a potentially costly difference of opinion about how much the city of Everett should be receiving in the Host Agreement now being re-negotiated.
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