The Perfect Fourth of July in Massachusetts

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Independence Weekend Celebration, Sturbridge, MA

This July 4, families will have a ball at Sturbridge Village. Their Independence Day program includes marching with the militia, playing baseball a la 19th century, the firing of a canon, and more.…

This July 4, families will have a ball at Sturbridge Village. Their Independence Day program…

Preserving Our Past: MA's Best Historical Sites

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Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA

Forty historic homes, craft shops, mills, farm buildings and stores comprise the 200-acre recreation of New England life in the 1800s known as Old Sturbridge Village. A living museum, the village…

Forty historic homes, craft shops, mills, farm buildings and stores comprise the 200-acre…

15 Amazing Family Attractions in Massachusetts

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Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA

Go back more than 200 years in time while visiting Old Sturbridge Village. See shop owners create their wares and visit homes as they were in the 1800s. Make sure to sample some of the wares along…

Go back more than 200 years in time while visiting Old Sturbridge Village. See shop owners create…

8 Best Historic Restaurants in Massachusetts

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Historic Tap Room at The Publick House, Sturbridge, MA

Authentic New England dining abounds at the Historic Tap Room at Publick House, an historic inn built back in 1771 by Colonel Ebenezer Crafts. The inn served as a training ground during the American…

Authentic New England dining abounds at the Historic Tap Room at Publick House, an historic inn…

The 8 Best Places for Crab in Massachusetts!

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Sturbridge Seafood, Sturbridge, MA

King Crab is one of the top features at Sturbridge Seafood. This seafood center away from the ocean has fresh seafood delivered daily. You’ll enjoy red bliss potatoes, fresh vegetables and a…

King Crab is one of the top features at Sturbridge Seafood. This seafood center away from the ocean…

The 10 Best State Parks in Massachusetts!

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Wells State Park, Sturbridge, MA

Camping, hiking, fishing and boating make Wells State Park an excellent spot for enjoying the great outdoors. A hike up Carpenter Rocks affords a pristine view of the entire park. Out of state guests…

Camping, hiking, fishing and boating make Wells State Park an excellent spot for enjoying the great…

The Best French Restaurants in Massachusetts!

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The Metro Bistrot, Southbridge, MA

Offering up exquisite French fare, the Metro Bistrot’s recipes are derived from one of the owner’s rich caches. Those that aren’t original come from French greats including Julia…

Offering up exquisite French fare, the Metro Bistrot’s recipes are derived from one of the…

The 10 Best Places for Pancakes in Massachusetts!

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Eller’s Restaurant, Cherry Valley, MA

The pancakes at Eller’s Restaurant are the size of your plate. You may order them plain or “build your own” with any combination of craisins, pecans, bananas, blueberries, chocolate…

The pancakes at Eller’s Restaurant are the size of your plate. You may order them plain or…

Our 10 Favorite Festivals in Massachusetts

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West Brookfield Asparagus & Flower Heritage Festival, West Brookfield, MA

Just so visitors—and Massachusetts residents as well—don’t get hung up on typical festivals celebrating films or cultures, it’s prudent to check out more unusual festivals…

Just so visitors—and Massachusetts residents as well—don’t get hung up on typical…

The 7 Most Unique (and Amazing) Restaurants in Massachusetts

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Salem Cross Inn, West Brookfield, MA

Partake of delicious dining the old Colonial way at Salem Cross Inn. Enjoy one of many scheduled 1700s feasts with meats roasted on an open spit. They even host murder mystery dinners.

Partake of delicious dining the old Colonial way at Salem Cross Inn. Enjoy one of many scheduled…

Nicole Colby Longton, Worcester MA

Featured in 10 Best Attorneys in Massachusetts

A top-rated criminal defense lawyer from Harvard, Nicole Longton works on a range of DUI, drug, theft, and violence cases. Prospective clients can book a free consultation to explore their… Read More

Golden Pizza, Worcester, MA

Featured in Best Pizza in Massachusetts: Our 9 Favorites!

Don’t balk at the no-frills atmosphere when you visit Golden Pizza, because the quality of the food far outweighs the digs. And if you’re out late and need some tasty sustenance, they… Read More

West Brookfield Asparagus & Flower Heritage Festival, West Brookfield, MA

Featured in The 10 Best Festivals in Massachusetts!

Just so visitors—and Massachusetts residents as well—don’t get hung up on typical festivals celebrating films or cultures, it’s prudent to check out more unusual festivals… Read More

Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA

Featured in The Top 15 Historical Sites in Massachusetts!

Forty historic homes, craft shops, mills, farm buildings and stores comprise the 200-acre recreation of New England life in the 1800s known as Old Sturbridge Village. A living museum, the village… Read More

The Fix Burger Bar, Worcester, MA

Featured in 10 Best Burger Joints in Massachusetts

If you love to create custom combos of condiments, The Fix Burger Bar needs to be on your bucket list. With plenty of chef-designed burgers along with a lengthy list of all the add-ons you could… Read More

Via Italian Table, Worcester, MA

Featured in The 14 Best Italian Restaurants in Massachusetts!

Featuring Italian comfort food, Via Italian Table feeds its guests in the midst of rustic Italian charm. You can even dine on their patio year-round. Talk about romance.

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Smokestack Urban Barbecue, Worcester, MA

Featured in The 8 Best BBQ Joints in Massachusetts!

The Barbecue Mac & Cheese at Smokestack Urban Barbecue is loaded with pork, chicken, and beef, and flavored with their own authentic barbecue sauce. In addition, their Brisket Stack makes a… Read More

Stand Up for Kids, Worcester, MA

Featured in The Best Volunteer Opportunities in Massachusetts!

Working to improve the lives of homeless youth, Stand Up for Kids needs volunteers. Advocate for these kids, counsel them, feed them, and more.

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Maggie’s Foods for Pets, West Boylston, MA

Featured in The 7 Best Pet Stores in Massachusetts!

Touting themselves as the “local pet food store that loves pets,” Maggie’s Food for Pets has an excellent variety of choices for both cats and dogs. In addition, you can buy… Read More

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Independence Day Celebration

8:00 AM

Dr. Arthur and Dr. Martha Pappas Recreation Complex, Auburn, MA

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Jun

Live Music - Holdin’ Back Band

6:30 PM

Oakham Bandstand, Oakham, MA

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Michael Franti & Spearhead

Indian Ranch, Webster, MA

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Independence Weekend Celebration

9:30 AM

Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA

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Michael Franti & Spearhead

1:00 PM

Indian Ranch, Webster, MA

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Independence Weekend Celebration

9:30 AM

Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA

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Jul

Firework Celebration

3:00 PM

Town of Webster, Webster, MA

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Transit is Essential Statement on House Exclusion of Low-Income Fares Amendment

June 24, 2022

BOSTON, MA – “It is disappointing that the House chose to exclude from the final transportation bond bill a low-income fare program that would help thousands who are struggling with the… Read More

Join Environmental Champions in Support of Chris Dempsey on June29, 2022!

June 23, 2022

We Need An Environmental Leader in the State Auditor's Office I am thrilled to be supporting Chris Dempsey for State Auditor, he is the exact type of climate focused candidate we need in the… Read More

New Alert Baker-Polito Administration Announces Children 6 Months to 4 years are Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines

From: Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker

June 22, 2022

Following recommendations from the US Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC), the Baker-Polito Administration announced that Massachusetts children 6 months to 4 years old are now eligible to… Read More

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Children Ages 6 Months to 4 years Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccinations

From: Town of Grafton

June 21, 2022

Following recommendations from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Baker-Polito Administration announced that Massachusetts children ages 6 months to 4 years old are now… Read More

Transit is Essential Statement on MBTA Service Cuts as a Result ofFTA Safety Directives

June 17, 2022

BOSTON, MA -- “MBTA Orange, Red and Blue Line service cuts are disappointing but not surprising to the riders, advocates, and employers who for years have been calling on state leaders to fully… Read More

Dempsey for State Auditor Campaign Announces Two New Staff Additions

From: Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker

June 14, 2022

Boston, MA - On June 13th, Chris Dempsey announced that Matthew Gifford and Mike Cusher will be joining his campaign for State Auditor. Matthew Gifford has been hired as Field Director for the… Read More

Baker-Polito Administration Distributing Over 2 Million At-Home COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests for Massachusetts Residents

From: Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker

June 14, 2022

The Baker-Polito Administration continues to increase the availability of free COVID-19 tests and this week will begin distributing over 2 million rapid tests for municipalities to provide to their… Read More

Lt. Governor Polito, Secretary Kennealy, and Secretary Card Tour Malden Center

From: Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker

June 9, 2022

The transformation of Malden Center has been driven largely by the City Hall redevelopment plan which took perseverance, outside the box thinking and multiple partners. This week the City had the… Read More

State Auditor Candidate Chris Dempsey Earns Endorsement of The Massachusetts Democratic Party

June 7, 2022

WORCESTER, MA – On June 4th, Democratic Candidate for State Auditor Chris Dempsey released the following statement after receiving the Mass Dems endorsement in Worcester. Contact: … Read More

USDA Offering Nationwide Waiver for Infant Formula

June 7, 2022

Expanded flexibilities will provide widest access to both U.S.-produced and imported formulas for families in need Washington, D.C.– The U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering… Read More

A Key Endorsement: The Environmental League of Massachusetts Action Fund

May 30, 2022

Last week our Campaign Manager Kate Foster shared the news that Auditor Bump has endorsed me. On May 26th, I am excited to share with you that my candidacy has been endorsed by the Environmental… Read More

State Auditor Suzanne Bump Endorses Chris Dempsey for State Auditor

From: Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker

May 18, 2022

BOSTON, MA -- State Auditor Suzanne Bump on May 18th, announced her enthusiastic endorsement of Chris Dempsey in the race for State Auditor. The Dempsey campaign is sending an email on behalf of… Read More

Auditor Suzanne Bump: 'Chris Dempsey is My Choice to Be the Next State Auditor'

May 18, 2022

This is the biggest news of the campaign cycle: Auditor Suzanne Bump is endorsing Chris's candidacy. Please watch the video to hear about this endorsement in Suzanne's own words. This is an… Read More

Baker-Polito Administration Hosting 10 Regional Employer Roadshows

From: Town Of Wilmington

April 26, 2022

To Economic Development Partners, Please find information for your member companies, clients, and constituents regarding 10 upcoming regional employer roadshows: The Baker-Polito… Read More

President Biden, USDA Announce $420 Million Investment in Watershed Infrastructure Projects to Benefit Rural and Historically Underserved Communities

April 23, 2022

Albany, GA – On April 21st, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was joined by White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu and Congressman Sanford Bishop (GA-2) to announce the U.S.… Read More