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The tree was grown at Shealer's Evergreen Acres, located near Auburn, the state Department of Agriculture said Monday.

Downing of Worcester will host an "Easter Eggstravaganza" kids event from 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday at South Worcester Neighborhood Center on Camp Street.

The following 21 individuals, in alphabetical order, were chosen by the Daily News staff as the most unique newsmakers in the region for 2021.

The following 21 individuals, in alphabetical order, were chosen by the Daily News staff as the most unique newsmakers in the region for 2021.

“The truth is, a lot of American food has its roots in African American food, traditions and ingenuity.” That’s one of the first lines in the opening sequence of the new Netflix series, “High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America.” The voice belongs to host/narrator Stephen Satterfield. And the food that he is referring to may come as a surprise to many viewers; American favorites such as mac and cheese, vanilla custard, barbecue and fried fish ar...

Framingham group seeks to update outdated Veterans Memorial Park FRAMINGHAM — Veterans Memorial Park has its share of problems. The park is in disrepair, doesnt meet the Americans with Disabilities Act standards and doesnt recognize veterans who have served since the Vietnam War. A group of volunteers comprised mostly of city department heads, and led by the Framingham Police Union, is determined to renovate the park and honor those who have served during more recent times.  “It hasn’t ...

2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine important step in return to normalcy Published: December 30, 2020 6:30 PM EST Recommended The first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine arriving in Southwest Florida is bringing excitement for a return to a normal life, but there’s a catch. Everyone who gets that shot will need to get a second one in order for the vaccine to work – and those appointments are weeks away. After the year we’ve had, we all want to be close to our loved ones and friends, but experts say t...