Monthly Archives: August 2009
Election, Primary, Special Election
Worcesterites will have another busy election season starting this November. Voters will hit the polls in November for city elections, on December 8th for the special election primary for Sen. Ted Kennedy’s former seat, and again on January 19th for … Continue reading
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McGovern coming home for Kennedy funeral
Despite being at the tail end of a week-long congressional trip to Iraq and Afghanistan, Congressman Jim McGovern is making special travel plans to be home by Friday afternoon, in time for Sen. Ted Kennedy’s funeral. McGovern’s aides arranged a … Continue reading
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Turtle Boy Music Awards
With over 20 bands already committed, the 2009 Turtle Boy Music Awards throughout the Canal District is lining up to be the most intense single night of music in Worcester’s history. Confirmed acts include: Hey Now Morris Fader, Jason James … Continue reading
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Super 88 Chain sold
Asian supermarket chain Super 88, whose plans to move into downtown Worcester dried up amid tough competition in the Boston area, has been sold to Hong Kong supermarkets, another similar chain of stores.
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Next in line for Lion’s seat
Who will succeed Kennedy? The two most prominent Central Massachusetts names mentioned are Congressman Jim McGovern and Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray, though the chances of either running is slim, especially if state law doesn’t change to allow the governor to … Continue reading
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The Lion’s Legacy
Even knowing this day was coming; even knowing it was coming soon, the loss of Senator Ted Kennedy took the air out of the room Wednesday morning. He was the Last Lion, the last of a dynasty, the institution and … Continue reading
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Hazy Future
Spiritual Haze has always been something of a media favorite, if not a hospitality industry curiosity-cum-pioneer in Worcester. The hookah lounge was the first true hookah-focused business in town, an act quickly followed by several other spots around the city. … Continue reading
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Blog Log Digital
Posted by “Jeff”on wormtowntaxi.com It’s been a long, slow evaporation of manufacturing jobs, here in Worcester. Over the course of many years I’ve seen it happen. Weasel used to have a factory job, and it was a good one, too. … Continue reading
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