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$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…
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.
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...
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...
Purgatory Chasm can be an adventure for hikers ... but mind the warning signs
Editor's note: This is part of a series on walking places in and near Worcester. Let us know your favorite walking places at wmeditor@gatehousemedia.com. When it comes to Worcester County places with interesting names, Purgatory Chasm in Sutton is right up there with Busta Rhymes Island and God’s Acre.
Sports bar to move into Viva Bene spot in Worcester, closed since 2016
After eight years of vacancy, the Viva Bene Italian restaurant site in Worcester will be turned into a sports bar. Reginaldo Grilo, a Northborough resident, told the Worcester License Commission on May 16 that he plans to open 158 Sports Grill Garage at 144 Commercial St., the site of the closed Italian restaurant. According to Grilo, the restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. and can hold up to 150 people. According to the license commission’s agenda, Grilo is seeking approval not just to sell alcoholic beverages but also approval to have live music, karaoke and television. According to the restaurant’s Instagram account, there is no exact date when the restaurant will open.
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