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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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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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This Massachusetts Diner Serves A $10 Breakfast That Makes Chain Prices Look Ridiculous

A pancake that covers the whole plate is already enough to get me through the door. The fact that nobody here treats that like a big deal somehow makes it even better. The rest of breakfast follows the same idea. The ham comes in thick pieces, the plates are loaded with eggs, home fries, and toast, and the prices still feel surprisingly reasonable for Massachusetts.

West Springfield, MA · 1d
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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 · 2d

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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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5 Best Restaurants in Worcester, Massachusetts You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Worcester, Massachusetts — a city where red-brick mills line the Blackstone, where the laughter of college students mingles with the wisdom of old-timers, where the scent of garlic, soy, and woodsmoke drifts through neighborhoods stitched together by memory and migration. Here, the architecture is a patchwork: triple-deckers, Victorian spires, and the gentle sprawl of new ambition. Worcester is a crossroads — of Irish pubs and Vietnamese bakeries, of Polish delis and Dominican grills, of artists, nurses, teachers, and families who gather in parks and on porches, sharing stories and meals beneath the wide New England sky.

Worcester, MA · 3d

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You Could Spend All Day At Connecticut’s Largest Restaurant Hall That Has 21 Vendors And 3 Bars

Parkville Market in Hartford, Connecticut is the kind of place that makes you look at your watch at 4pm and realize you’ve been there since noon and have absolutely no regrets about it. Twenty-one vendors and 3 bars in one building sounds like a math problem, but the answer...

Hartford, CT · 3d

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Bay State-Bred Celebrity Says Massachusetts Eatery Has Best Burgers In U.S.

Is there a local eatery that you feel serves the best burgers, bar none?

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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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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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 · 5d

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Westfield man credits service dog Petra with saving his life

WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A Westfield service dog is being credited with helping save her owner’s life. Grayson Avery told 22News that his service dog, Petra, was originally trained to assist him with severe autism and seizures. Avery, who said he is paralyzed in three limbs and lives with a tracheostomy, said Petra also provided support during medical emergencies that occurred before doctors identified a potentially life-threatening problem.

Westfield, 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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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 · 1d

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 · 14h

WWLP

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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 · 23h

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Puerto Rican Flavor Meets Pizza At This Massachusetts Restaurant And It’s Quite A Combination

Bacon pizza on one side of the counter and tostones with chicharrones on the other is exactly the kind of menu combination that makes me stop and look twice. This Massachusetts spot leans into Puerto Rican comfort food with frituras, pernil, empanadas, and sancocho, while still keeping a full pizza menu in the mix. I like that it does not seem interested in choosing just one identity.

Springfield, MA · 1d

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Pete Holmes Brings Stand-Up Comedy Home to MGM Springfield Next March

Pete Holmes is heading back to Massachusetts for a night of stand-up comedy at MGM Springfield's ARIA Ballroom, with the Lexington native scheduled to take the stage on Saturday, March 20, 2027, at 8 p.m. Tickets for the show go on sale this Friday, November 13. According to MassLive, tickets...

Springfield, MA · 2d

WWLP

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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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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 · 1d