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Sturbridge, Massachusetts is located in Worcester County. Zip codes in Sturbridge, MA include 01566, and 01518. The median home price in Sturbridge is $239,900 which is roughly $136/per square foot. More Sturbridge information.

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1 hr ago | WXLO-FM Worcester

XLO's "Ride the High Life: Harley Davidson Giveaway!"

May 20th, 2013 June 2nd, 2013: State Liquors , 370 Park Ave. in Worcester June 3rd, 2013 June 23rd, 2013: Fannon's Liquors , 212 N. Main St.

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Tue May 21, 2013

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Fire official skeptical of report on Sturbridge Fire Dept.

A top official with the Western Massachusetts Fire Chiefs Association is questioning the motive and expertise of the consultant who recently did a critical study of the Sturbridge Fire Department.

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Wed May 15, 2013

SeacoastOnline

Gertrude Anderson Brooks

She was born Oct. 15, 1913 in Sherbrook, Quebec, Canada. She graduated from Lowell High School in Lowell, Mass.

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Tue May 14, 2013

American Legion Magazine

George A. Blood, Civil War veteran

Cpl. George A. Blood was born in Sturbridge, Mass., on April 11, 1843. He served three years with the Union Army, from July 21, 1862 to July 31, 1865.

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Sun May 12, 2013

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Gateway Players' 'On Golden Pond' is warm, funny

From the moment one enters the Gateway Players Arts Barn, it's obvious that the Southbridge community theater company has put a great deal of effort into making their production of Ernest Thompson's venerable "On Golden Pond" as captivating as possible.

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Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Erik K. Larson

Erik K. Larson of Southbridge, president of the Shrewsbury Historical Society, at the Mountain View Cemetery.

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Sat May 11, 2013

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Longtime officer criticizes fire report

A longtime worker for the Sturbridge Fire Department is questioning the motives behind a controversial consultant study that resulted in the indefinite suspension of the town's fire chief.

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Fri May 10, 2013

Patch.com

Mass DOT Warns Today's Traffic Will Reach Its Peak Between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation encourages travelers to plan ahead and travel safely during the upcoming Mother's Day weekend especially for travelers using the Massachusetts Turnpike or traveling to Cape Cod.

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Worcester Telegram & Gazette

a Wool Daysa slated at Old Sturbridge Village

The sheep at Old Sturbridge Village will be a little cooler after getting their annual "haircuts" during "Wool Days" on Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27. OSV farmers will demonstrate sheep shearing 1830s-style throughout the weekend, and Border Collies will show off their sheepherding skills on May 25.

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Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Patrick Cabinet focus on workforce

With a common goal of strengthening communities through a qualified and engaged workforce, three of Gov.

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Thu May 09, 2013

MassLive.com

Metro East area notes: belly dancing, yoga, photo contest, wine tasting and more

BRIMFIELD - A belly dancing show will be held at Hitchcock Free Academy on May 11, from 2 - 10 p.m. Eight schools from five states will be in attendance; vendors will sell their belly dance-related wares throughout the event, and there will be various workshops to attend - creating an opportunity to study with a variety of professional dancers.

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Tue May 07, 2013

MassLive.com

At Palmer forum, Mohegan Sun employees talk about working at the casino

An artist's rendering of the proposed Mohegan Sun Palmer resort casino off Massachusetts Turnpike Exit 8 in Palmer.

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Sun May 05, 2013

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Excellent portrayl of evil actor in Stageloft's 'Othello'

Written by William Shakespeare, directed by Ed Cornely. At Stageloft Repertory Theater, 450A Main St., Sturbridge.

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MassLive.com

Traffic violation results in drug bust, 3 arrests

A stop by a Massachusetts StatePolice trooper for a lane violation turned into a drug bust resulting in the arrest of three men and the confiscation of hundreds of Oxyodone pills and thousands of dollars in cash.

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Sat May 04, 2013

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Savers Bank contributes $1,000 to Southbridge Cops 'N' Kids

Savers Bank has announced a $1,000 donation to the Southbridge Police Department's Cops 'N' Kids program.

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Thu May 02, 2013

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

An artistic life

'A Celebration of the Artistic Life of Shirley V. Errickson' will be held 1 to 5 p.m. May 4 and 5 at 5 Pratt St., Worcester.

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Wed May 01, 2013

Go Local

Free Tomato Plant Giveaway at Old Sturbridge Village

Free heirloom tomato plants will be given to Old Sturbridge Village visitors on Saturday, May 18 to celebrate the start of the gardening season.

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Tue Apr 30, 2013

FireHouse.com

Mass. Firefighters Fight Blazes Despite Loss of Apparatus, Chief

Sturbridge Police Chief and Acting Fire Chief Thomas J. Ford III said four pieces of apparatus were out of service for maintenance last week during back-to-back blazes.

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MassLive.com

Man dies in Route 20 rollover crash in Brimfield; authorities have...

BRIMFIELD - The victim of a fatal car wreck has yet to be publicly identified, but authorities say the older man died after a rollover crash on Route 20 at about 4:30 p.m. Monday.

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Mon Apr 29, 2013

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Landmark gets a filling

A postcard for sale on eBay shows the Basketville building as it was years ago, with baskets for sale covering seemingly every inch of the walls and ceiling.

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