Feature Articles

October 9, 2020, Danielson, CT… … The Quiet Corner Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association (QC NEMBA) is holding its annual fundraiser as a virtual guided tour of six different riding locations in northeast CT from October 15 to November 15. After downloading the Trailforks app, anyone can follow 13 different planned routes with a smartphone. Routes range from a 6-mile novice loop at Mansfield Hollow to a 22-mile exp... Read More

By Rod Lee

Appearances can be deceiving, which explains why a glimpse of Whitinsville Golf Club from Fletcher Street in the town of Northbridge would prompt some motorists passing by on the rolling, twisting road to say “this is just another little neighborhood course.”

Nothing could be further from the truth.

Long celebrated as one of Architect Donald Ross’s most masterful creations, “Whitinsville” was recen... Read More

The Town of Dudley will hold a public forum for the Town's ongoing Jericho-Brandon Infrastructure Plan project on Thursday, October 22 at 5:30PM at the Dudley Municipal Complex, 71 West Main Street, in the Veteran’s Memorial Hall (Room 321A). Socially distanced seating will be available. Persons interested in attending the forum in-person must notify Michelle Jervis in the Board of Selectmen’s office by October 20 at... Read More

By Barbara Van Reed

Every year for six years, Whitinsville’s Shop Small 01588 added participants for the annual Shop Small Saturday event, the day after Black Friday, when small businesses get their turn to highlight specials for local shoppers.

This year, however, Christine Guanipa and Jessie Schotanus, co-organizers of Shop Small 01588, had to rethink the plans.

They did not want to lose the momentum built... Read More

Although life, these days, seems more uncertain than ever, the crisp breezes that will soon weave through the bright New England foliage have arrived right on time. They reassure us that there will be pumpkins sitting in patches, apples adorning branches and scents of cinnamon and nutmeg perfuming the air. Fall is here.

Fortunately, Grafton businesses have embraced the season. And they’re helping their customers to embrace... Read More

OXFORD, MASSACHUSETTS, September 25, 2020 — bankHometown is pleased to announce that it was recently honored for overall quality and commitment to the community.

The bank earned several distinctions in the 2020 New England Banking Choice Awards, earning a spot among the top three banks in Massachusetts and top five banks in central/eastern Connecticut in Overall Quality, as well as among the top three bank... Read More

WEBSTER, MA – Yesterday, September 28, 2020, Congressman Jim McGovern and State Representative Joe McKenna visited the Webster Fire Department to announce a major new investment from the federal government to help cover the costs of critically-needed staff positions. Currently, the department employees 3 full-time and 34 part-time firefighters to protect a population of 17,000 an... Read More

The WDBA is forging ahead with its 14th annual meeting and elections to be held on Wednesday, October 21, at 6 p.m. at Point Breeze Restaurant in Webster. 

All local business representatives are welcome to attend either in person or remotely via a live feed stream on Zoom. Dinner will be served and all safety protocols will be followed. 

To RSVP, please email cont... Read More

Grafton, MA, Sept. 28, 2020 . . .Small Stones Festival of the Arts invites artists, photographers and the public to a free Zoom online workshop, Basics of Marketing for Artists Oct. 21,  7:00 p.m. at smallstonesfestival.org presented by Donna Dufault and Scott Erb, of Erb/Dufault Photography.

Are you ready to s... Read More