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Worcester Area Real Estate on the Up Trend
July 31, 2009 – 3:18 pm | One Comment
Worcester Area Real Estate on the Up Trend

Are you confused about the trend in Real Estate values here in Massachusetts?  Earlier this week the Boston Globe reported that the Warren Group reported another monthly drop(of 8%) in the median price of a …

Red Sox – Ortiz Tainted by Steroid Controversy
July 30, 2009 – 1:11 pm | No Comment
Red Sox – Ortiz Tainted by Steroid Controversy

Sadly the Red Sox are back in the swirl of controversy over the use of steroids and this time we can’t totally blame Manny for it.  The New York Times is reporting that David Ortiz …

DCU Center to Host Both Democrats and Republicans
July 29, 2009 – 2:27 pm | No Comment
DCU Center to Host Both Democrats and Republicans

The DCU Center is no stranger to hosting politicians.  One of the most famous democrats President Bill Clinton visited the Worcester DCU Center this past June.  According to the Telegram Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray announced …

Southwick’s More Than a Zoo – Really…
July 27, 2009 – 3:06 pm | No Comment
Southwick’s More Than a Zoo – Really…

A trip to Southwick’s Zoo won out over the Celtic Festival this weekend.  Our children decided a trip to the zoo would be more fun though my husband and I were leaning more toward the …

Worcester Farmers Markets A Plenty
July 24, 2009 – 10:01 am | No Comment
Worcester Farmers Markets A Plenty

Visiting and buying from the Worcester Areas various Farmers Markets are a great choice this summer. Many of us are getting back to basics as we are affected by the recession. Local farmers …

Don’t Miss the Celtic Festival in Webster
July 23, 2009 – 9:58 am | One Comment
Don’t Miss the Celtic Festival in Webster

Whether you’re Irish or not you may want to check out the Blackstone Valley Celtic Festival in Webster Massachusetts.  The 7th annual Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Celtic Festival is taking place at Indian Ranch …

Central Mass Vacation Deals
July 22, 2009 – 10:35 am | No Comment
Central Mass Vacation Deals

When you live here it is easy to forget that Massachusetts can be a tourist destination.  The Central Massachusetts and Worcester County areas have alot to offer both tourists from outside of Massachusetts and those …

Pan-Mass Challenge A Proud New England Tradition
July 21, 2009 – 11:26 am | No Comment
Pan-Mass Challenge A Proud New England Tradition

On August 1st and 2nd more than 5000 cyclists will start the 30th Pan Mass Challenge.  The race routes go  as far as 190 miles if you ride the original Sturbridge to Provincetown route.  The …

Worcester Airport Better Off With MassPort
July 17, 2009 – 1:48 pm | 2 Comments
Worcester Airport Better Off With MassPort

The City of Worcester is going to be transferring ownership to the Mass Port Authority as part of a transportation reform bill in the StateHouse to streamline transportation in Massachusetts.
This is a good move for …

Southwick Zoo to the Rescue
July 16, 2009 – 7:56 pm | One Comment
Southwick Zoo to the Rescue

The voice of reason seems to be coming from Southwick Zoo in the recent back and forth going on about closing zoos in Massachusetts.  You probably have not been able to escape the backlash of …

Swine Flu Fatal for 2 in Worcester County
July 14, 2009 – 2:17 pm | One Comment
Swine Flu Fatal for 2 in Worcester County

Yesterday the Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued a statement announcing 2 more deaths related to the H1N1(Swine) Flu.  The first was a 13 year old boy and the second a 64 year old man.  …

Hanover Theatre Hosts Miss Massachusetts Pageant
July 13, 2009 – 2:44 pm | No Comment
Hanover Theatre Hosts Miss Massachusetts Pageant

Last Friday The Hanover Theatre hosted the Miss Massachusetts Scholarship Pageant.  The winner Miss Fall River walked away with a $7,500 scholarship.  This is the first time that the pageant has been held in Worcester.  …

Worcester County Tortured by Rain
July 8, 2009 – 9:00 pm | No Comment
Worcester County Tortured by Rain

Flood conditions were the norm yesterday and today as severe weather moved through the Worcester County and Central Massachusetts area. A report on NECN confirms what most of us already know. We are …

Jon Lester Visits Quinsigamond Community College
July 8, 2009 – 2:41 pm | No Comment
Jon Lester Visits Quinsigamond Community College

As a cancer survivor Jon Lester is a big supporter of the RedSox Jimmy Fund activities.  He visited Quinsigamond Community College yesterday to thank a group of supporters.  According to the Worcester Telegram:
The school’s “Alpha …

Jason Bay An AllStar and a US Citizen to boot!
July 6, 2009 – 2:35 pm | One Comment
Jason Bay An AllStar and a US Citizen to boot!

Yesterday my family and I headed into Fenway Park for a RedSox game.  Though we have the Worcester Tornadoes it is still nice to go in and see the Red Sox.  The experience makes for …