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From our youngest PreK early learners through our high school seniors, students build confidence through hands-on projects, real-world experiences, and a community that encourages them to try, question, and create. Founded in 1900, Bancroft's expert teachers and connected community means students learn to take risks, collaborate, and grow with purpose—because at Bancroft, learning is continuous discovery.

Worcester County

Jessie Castellano

Boston Metropolitan Area

Worcester

Massachusetts

From our youngest PreK early learners through our high school seniors, students build confidence through hands-on projects, real-world experiences,...

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Innovative dog training! The cutting edge, most advanced solutions for your dog's struggles! We use a combination of cognitive training, behavior adjustment training, exposure therapy and mindful training, traditional dog training with science-based and holistic approach. We offer reactive dog training, training for fearful dogs or training for just hyper and exuberant dogs and puppy education. All dogs are welcome!

Innovative dog training! The cutting edge, most advanced solutions for your dog's struggles! We use a combination of cognitive training, behavior...

Worcester’s New Climate-Controlled Self Storage Facility

CubeSmart Self Storage

Looking for storage that’s easy, secure, and modern? We’ve got you covered—literally. At CubeSmart Self Storage on 80 Barber Ave, we make storage simple, premium, and seriously convenient. 🚙 Drive right in under a covered, climate-controlled loading bay—no weather hassles 📦 High-clearance, three-lane access makes loading and unloading quick and stress-free—even for large vehicles 🧊 Fully climate-controlled across all four floors—ideal for protecting your valuables year-round 📱 Smartphone access via the CubeSmart app: open gates, doors, and elevators remotely 🛒 Free dollies &amp; handcarts on-site to make every move easier 📍 Centrally located off I-190 and I-290—perfectly positioned near Worcester’s residential neighborhoods and business hubs Whether you're moving, decluttering, managing inventory, or just need dependable storage, our facility is designed for your peace of mind and everyday convenience. Come see why Worcester locals trust CubeSmart at 80 Barber Ave. 📲 Reserve your unit online today and move in with zero hassle!

Looking for storage that’s easy, secure, and modern? We’ve got you covered—literally. At CubeSmart Self Storage on 80 Barber Ave, we make storage...

BRIMFIELD, MA — Brimfield's antique show and flea market opens July 10-15 at 1 Main Street. The flea market includes 17 separate antique shows within six days with some of them running multiple days. Shows include Meadows Antique Shows, Quaker Acres, Brimfield Acres North and many more. Individual antique show days and times vary. <a href="https://brimfieldantiquefleamarket.com/2018-brimfield-show-dates-brimfield-ma/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> for the days an times of the individual shows. This is the second antique flea market of the year. There will be one more, which runs September 4 to 9.

BRIMFIELD, MA — Brimfield's antique show and flea market opens July 10-15 at 1 Main Street.

The flea market includes 17 separate antique shows within six days with some of them running multiple days. Shows include Meadows Antique Shows, Quaker Acres, Brimfield Acres North and many more. Individual antique show days and times vary. <a href="https://brimfieldantiquefleamarket.com/2018-brimfield-show-dates-brimfield-ma/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> for the days an times of the individual shows.

This is the second antique flea market of the year. There will be one more, which runs September 4 to 9.

Brimfield Antique Show Opens July 10-15

The flea market includes 17 separate antique shows within six days with some of them running multiple days. 

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Cristoforo Colombo Park

This year's celebration marks a historic milestone as Worcester joins communities across the nation in commemorating 250 years of American independence, while also recognizing the City's unique and significant place in the nation’s founding story.
The free, family-friendly event will bring together residents, families, and visitors from across Central Massachusetts for an evening of celebration, entertainment, and community connection.
<ul><li>4 p.m. - Park Opens</li><li>8 p.m. - Live Music, Featuring Dan Gabel and his Orchestra, with special guest, Alisan ​Porter</li><li>9:30 p.m. - Fireworks with Special Synchronized Music</li></ul>
Full details can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.discovercentralma.org/events/worcester-fireworks" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.discovercentralma.org/events/worcester-fireworks</a>.

Local Event: Worcester Annual Independence Day Celebration

Worcester Annual Independence Day Celebration

This year's celebration marks a historic milestone as Worcester joins communities across the nation in commemorating 250 years...

This year's celebration marks a historic milestone as Worcester joins communities across the nation in commemorating 250 years of American independence, while also recognizing the City's unique and significant place in the nation’s founding story.
The free, family-friendly event will bring together residents, families, and visitors from across Central Massachusetts for an evening of celebration, entertainment, and community connection.
<ul><li>4 p.m. - Park Opens</li><li>8 p.m. - Live Music, Featuring Dan Gabel and his Orchestra, with special guest, Alisan ​Porter</li><li>9:30 p.m. - Fireworks with Special Synchronized Music</li></ul>
Full details can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.discovercentralma.org/events/worcester-fireworks" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.discovercentralma.org/events/worcester-fireworks</a>.

Local Event: Fourth of July Fireworks Near Shrewsbury  

Fourth of July Fireworks Near Shrewsbury  

Pauli's

Thirteen years ago, on what should have been just another quiet Fourth of July weekend, a small family-run sandwich shop in Boston’s North End made a decision that would change its future forever. Without a big advertising budget. Without a marketing department. Without knowing whether anyone would even care. The Barker family built a lobster roll so ridiculously oversized that it made people stop, laugh, argue and, most importantly, pay attention. They called it the USS Lobstitution. What happened next became part of Boston food lore.
The first story appeared in the neighborhood newspaper (North End Patch). The idea was celebrated by some and criticized by others. A rival restaurant questioned the audacity of using so much of New England’s most treasured ingredient for what many dismissed as a publicity stunt. But the debate only fueled the story. One television station became several. Food writers took notice. National media soon followed. Before long, the little sandwich shop tucked into Boston’s North End had become one of America’s most recognizable destinations for lobster rolls.
That one outrageous idea transformed Pauli’s.
Over the next thirteen years, the family-owned restaurant became a fixture on national television, including shows like the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Good Morning America, while earning coverage from countless local, national and international news outlets. More importantly, it established an identity that still defines the restaurant today: if customers loved something, Pauli’s wasn’t afraid to dream a little bigger.
As imitators emerged over the years, the family never stopped innovating. The original USS Lobstitution eventually gave way to the six-foot, 15-pound Lobzilla, once again capturing headlines and reminding people where the oversized lobster roll phenomenon began.
Today, thirteen years after the sandwich that changed everything, the Barker family returned to where the story started. Standing proudly in front of the USS Constitution, the historic ship that inspired its name, family members and employees gathered to unveil the USS Lobstitution 2.0. A new 15-foot long lobster roll overflowing with approximately 20 pounds of fresh lobster meat, it is the biggest lobster roll Pauli’s has ever created.
But for the Barker family, the sandwich represents far more than size. It represents the belief that a small family business with a bold idea can compete with anyone. It represents every early morning, every late night, every risk taken and every obstacle overcome over the past thirteen years. And perhaps most importantly, it is a reminder that originality cannot be manufactured.
“As we’ve watched restaurants unveil their own giant lobster rolls over the years, we’ve never been upset,”
said Paul Barker, owner of Pauli’s. “If anything, we’ve been proud. It told us that one crazy idea from a little family business in Boston made people think differently. But every once in a while it’s important to remind people where that idea began.”
He continued, “We didn’t have investors. We didn’t have a giant marketing budget. We just believed that if we were willing to work harder, think bigger and have a little fun, people might notice. Thirteen years later, we’re still here, and we’re still dreaming bigger.”
While the USS Lobstitution 2.0 is available for large private parties, corporate gatherings and special events ($1,999.99 USD) Serves 80-100, the Barker family says the biggest sandwich they’ve ever built isn’t just about making headlines.
Throughout the remainder of 2026, as Boston celebrates its 250th anniversary, Pauli’s will donate several USS Lobstitution 2.0 sandwiches to military service members, veterans and first responders as a way of thanking the people who dedicate their lives to serving others.
“It felt right,” Barker said. “The original USS Lobstitution was inspired by one of America’s greatest symbols, the USS Constitution. As we celebrate this country’s 250th birthday, we wanted this anniversary to stand for something bigger than us.”
Thirteen years ago, the USS Lobstitution introduced America to a family business that refused to think small.
Today, the Barker family isn’t simply unveiling an even bigger lobster roll. They’re celebrating the idea that imagination will always outlast imitation, that passion can still outperform marketing budgets, and that sometimes the biggest stories begin in the smallest kitchens. Pauli’s is the 2026 Best of Boston winner for Best Gigantic Lobster Roll presented by Boston magazine and is ensuring they honor that title. 
For more information please visit: <a href="https://paulisnorthend.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://paulisnorthend.com/</a>

Local Event: The Lobster Roll That Changed Everything: Thirteen Years Later, Pauli’s Unveils USS Lobstitution 2.0

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The Lobster Roll That Changed Everything:...

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The Lobster Roll That Changed Everything: Thirteen Years Later, Pauli’s Unveils USS Lobstitution 2.0

North Street Elementary School

The Town's Annual 4th of July Parade is on the horizon! Like last year, the Parade will be fun for the whole family, and will include food, music, floats, and more! The parade goes from North Street Elementary School to the Common.&nbsp;
The schedule for this year's Parade is:
<ul><li>9:45 AM - Doggie Mayor of Grafton Announcement at the Common</li><li>10:00 AM - The Parade will arrive at the Common</li><li>10:30 AM - Grafton Farmers Market</li></ul>
Updates on the Parade will be posted to the <a href="https://facebook.com/Grafton4th" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Planning Committees Facebook page</a>, as well as the Town website as they are available.

Local Event: Grafton 4th of July Parade 2026

Grafton 4th of July Parade 2026

The Town's Annual 4th of July Parade is on the horizon! Like last year, the Parade will be fun for the whole family, and will...

The public is invited to join the Freemasons of West Boylston, MA as we commemorate the&nbsp; 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, America’s 250th birthday and&nbsp; the beginning of our nation’s Semiquincentennial celebrations.&nbsp;
Bring your family to this outdoor event before your other celebrations (Rain or Shine) to hear a live reading of the&nbsp; Declaration of Independence on the steps of Boylston Lodge, portrayed by patriotic gentlemen,&nbsp; recalling the spirit of 1776. See an authentic United States flag that once flew over George&nbsp; Washington’s Mount Vernon estate and learn about its place in our early national story.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Be part of history as we gather for group photos (and take your own) that will be sealed in Boylston&nbsp; Lodge’s 150th Anniversary Time Capsule, to be opened during our Lodge's 200th Anniversary&nbsp; ceremony in July 2076—America’s 300th birthday.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Come celebrate faith, family, fraternity, and freedom with West Boylston Freemasons as we honor the&nbsp; timeless words that launched a nation. A wonderful free family educational experience!&nbsp;&nbsp;
We will start promptly at 10 AM you should schedule 30-40 minutes for the entire event.&nbsp; Free parking on-site in our lot or nearby street.

Local Event:  LIVE: July 4th Reading of the Declaration of Independence

West Boylston

 LIVE: July 4th Reading of the Declaration of...

The public is invited to join the Freemasons of West Boylston, MA as we commemorate the  250th anniversary of the Declaration...

 LIVE: July 4th Reading of the Declaration of Independence

🌱 Man Charged In 2022 Murder Of Worcester Teen

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Worcester To Treat Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake...

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Longtime Worcester Educator To Be Principal At...

Woodland Academy will have a new principal for the 2026-27 school year.

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WPS track and field athletes closed out the season with national-level performances in North Carolina.

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