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100 days of central mass: Day 77: 100 Days of Central Mass Features Annie's Country Kitchen - 11/07/09 05:52 AM

100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES ANNIE'S COUNTRY KITCHEN
We love this place so much that it made the list again! Annie's Country Kitchen, across the street from our office, is one of our favorite hometown country restaurants. Talk about A LOT of food for the money, this place has it all! Country fried steak, banana cream pies, texas french toast & more!
Outdoors they have a nice area for children to play in the sand with toys and dump trucks. Each day they feature a ton of specials and they are usually packed with customers. The service is friendly and fast, you … (0 comments)

100 days of central mass: Day 76: 100 Days of Central Mass Features E.B.Flatts - 11/06/09 08:39 AM

100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES E.B.FLATTS
Located in East Brookfield, E.B.Flatts is named for it's location in the town. The section of East Brookfield where the restaurant is located was known as "the flats" for years. The grounds used to be part of an old airport in East Brookfield and now are covered with corn fields and restaurants.
E.B.Flatts has a very country feel with it's log cabin structure, cathedral ceilings and lots of collectibles for decor. There's a model train that goes along the interior beams on a track throughout the restaurant that the kids love!
Open for breakfast, it's usually pretty busy … (0 comments)

100 days of central mass: Day 75: 100 Days of Central Mass Features Christmas - 11/04/09 02:34 PM

100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES CHRISTMAS
My absolute favorite holiday of the year is Christmas. Up here in Central Mass you will a lot of times find snow on the ground and lots of lights and festivities. It's a wonderful time of year to visit Oakwood Farm Christimas Barn. Oakwood Farm Christmas Barn is open yearround in Spencer, MA and if you visit their website they are already counting down to Christmas! Did you know we only have 51 days to go??
Christmas is a fun time of year, reminds me of hot cocoa and warm cookies, snowflakes and cozy fires. … (3 comments)

100 days of central mass: Day 74: 100 Days of Central Mass Features Thanksgiving - 11/03/09 10:24 AM

100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES THANKSGIVING
Halloween has passed and just around the corner is Thanksgiving, one of my dad's favorite holidays. This is a good time to enjoy Plymouth Rock in Plymouth, MA. Plymouth Rock is the traditional site where William Bradford and the Mayflower Pilgrims founded Plymouth Colony in 1620, which became the United States of America.
Here in Central Mass, we enjoy the sites of wild turkeys out in the country and lots of colorful leaves on the ground, left over from Fall. Old Sturbridge Village is open year round and is another great place to visit … (2 comments)

100 days of central mass: Day 73: 100 Days of Central Mass Features Patriots' Day - 11/01/09 10:46 AM

100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES PATRIOTS' DAY
Patriots' Day is a civic holiday that we celebrate in Massachusetts that marks the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the first battles of the American Revolutionary War. Re-enactments of these first battles occur annually at Lexington Green in Lexington, MA around 6AM and The Old North Bridge in Concord, MA around 9AM. On the morning of Patriots' Day, a mounted reenactor accompanied by a police escort retraces Paul Revere's ride, calling out warnings along the way.
Patriots' Day is usually observed on the Monday closest to April 19th. There is usually no school … (0 comments)

100 days of central mass: Day 72: 100 Days of Central Mass Features Halloween - 10/31/09 03:18 PM

100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES HALLOWEEN
Halloween is a very special holiday in New England and Central Mass. There is no shortage of festivities and events to find this time of the year. Some of the most memorable ones are trips to Salem, MA, Fright Fest at Six Flags and trick or treating in the center of town in Brookfield.
Tons of people young and old dress up as anything and everything you can think of. Tonight just happened to be Halloween and we saw some of the most creative costumes around. Some that stood out were a flying saucer … (4 comments)

100 days of central mass: Day 71: 100 Days of Central Mass Features Summer - 10/29/09 03:27 PM

100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES SUMMER
Summers in Central Mass are full of fun! There is never a shortage of things to enjoy. We are just a short 45 minute ride to the ocean, have many local lakes and rivers and plenty of places to go hiking. Take a ride into Boston to catch one of the many whale watches that go out daily from Boston's Harbor.
If it rains, check out the EcoTarium or Higgins Armory Museum, great for any age! Central Mass is home to Six Flags New England, the best amusement park in the area.
Weather during the … (2 comments)

100 days of central mass: Day 70: 100 Days of Central Mass Features Spring - 10/27/09 02:26 PM

100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES SPRING
In the beginning of Spring here in Central Mass, we are usually still enjoying snow on the ground and even snowfall for much of the first few months. Once it starts to melt away and we get in mid season, it is truly refreshing to enjoy the warmer air moving back in and the sprouting of life again amongst the trees. Spring is a great time to start taking some early trips to the beach to enjoy the scenery and fresh air.
Spring also brings one of our beloved sports back into action - … (3 comments)

100 days of central mass: Day 69: 100 Days of Central Mass Features Winter - 10/26/09 03:46 AM

100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES WINTER
Winter in New England is probably one of the most famous seasons. You either love it or you hate it. Winters in Central Mass are beautiful. You can enjoy skiing at Wachusett Mountain. You're sure to see lots of snows in the Worcester hills and heading west. We enjoy a lot at our home in Brookfield. In fact, we've already enjoyed several days of snow and winter hasn't even begun!
Winters can vary from year to year. Some years we get tons of snow and then others can be mild and almost warm! … (1 comments)

100 days of central mass: Day 68: 100 Days of Central Mass Features Fall - 10/24/09 01:27 PM

100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES FALL

One of my favorite times of year in Central Mass is the Fall. From apple picking to enjoying the many colors of the leaves as they change, there is much to like about this season. We are currently enjoying a roller-coaster of weather this Autumn. We've already had several days of snow and a few days later, 75 degree sunshine!
Plymouth Plantation and Salem, MA are great places to visit in the Fall, as well as Old Sturbridge Village. Afterall, when you think of Thanksgiving, you think of Massachusetts where our state bird … (3 comments)

100 days of central mass: Day 67: 100 Days of Central Mass Features Worcester Polytechnic Institute - 10/23/09 12:46 PM

100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, WPI, is located in the city of Worcester and was founded in 1865. It is one of the country's earliest technological institutes and provides a unique approach to science and technology education. WPI ranks very highly among other national, doctoral universities. The campus is absolutely beautiful and centrally located in the city set on top of a secluded hilltop. It is an 80-acre, traditional New England campus. WPI is one of 13 colleges and universities throughout the city and is strategically located with good access to commuter rails that … (2 comments)

100 days of central mass: 100 Days of Central Mass Features The New Thai House Restaurant - 10/22/09 01:37 PM

100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES THE NEW THAI HOUSE RESTAURANT
Today I had the pleasure of dining at the new Thai House Restaurant in East Brookfield with my good friend Mike. I'm a big fan of Thai food, and this place was nothing less than exceptional. Thai House Restaurant is conveniently located on Route 9 in East Brookfield across from Lamoureux Ford. The atmosphere was casually elegant and authentic and the service was awesome. We were greeted by the young, hardworking owner, Annie, and everyone including the chef was all smiles.
Thai House Restaurant features over 150 menu items, there … (3 comments)

100 days of central mass: My Journey to 100,000 Points on Active Rain! - 10/22/09 11:16 AM

MY JOURNEY TO 100,000 POINTS ON ACTIVE RAIN!
A few years ago, in January of 2007 I joined Active Rain by recommendation of some fellow networking Realtors on the Mastermind Forum from HouseValues. I spend a lot of time reading what other professionals recommend to help enhance my real estate career. When I stumbled across Active Rain, I hadn't fully understood what a wealth of knowledge and networking potentials I had just found. Over the years I've gone in and out of spurts where I would blog a lot and be an active participant here in the rain, to going months without a … (14 comments)

100 days of central mass: Day 66: 100 Days of Central Mass Features Becker College - 10/21/09 02:41 PM

100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES BECKER COLLEGE
Becker College has 2 campuses in the towns of Worcester and Leicester and originates back to 1784. Becker College is a relatively small coeducational school offering 2 and 4 year programs. The college is dedicated to helping students achieve success in growing intellectually, socially and personally.

FACTS FROM THEIR WEBSITE: http://www.becker.edu
Year Founded: 1784 Enrollment: 1,739, representing 18 states and 12 countries Academic year: Two fifteen-week semesters 2008-09 Cost (per year): Tuition: $24,780 Room and Board: $9,760 Financial aid: 100% of students who apply for financial aid receive some form of financial assistance
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100 days of central mass: Day 65: 100 Days of Central Mass Features Harrington Memorial Hospital - 10/20/09 04:23 PM

100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES HARRINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Located in South Central Massachusetts in the city of Southbridge is Harrington Memorial Hospital. Harrington is a non-profit institution that opened it's doors in 1931. The hospital provides healthcare to 17 towns in South Central Mass and parts of Connecticut and about 350 square miles. Harrington Memorial strives to provide outstanding care and seeks donations from the community to expand and grow. This modern facility now has 113 beds.
Their Mission Statement:
The mission of the Hospital is to provide high quality healthcare services to our patients in a safe environment and … (0 comments)

100 days of central mass: Day 64: 100 Days of Central Mass Features Nichols College - 10/19/09 08:56 AM

100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES NICHOLS COLLEGE
Today we are featuring Nichols College located in Dudley, Massachusetts on the Connecticut state line. Nichols College takes pride in the fact that 1 out of every 10 students goes on to become a CEO, 90% of the student body participates in on-campus groups and 95% of students that graduated in 2008 are currently employed in jobs that relate to their majors making a starting average salary of $40,000.
The town of Dudley is a small college town centrally located in the state in Worcester County. It covers approximately 22 square miles and … (0 comments)

100 days of central mass: Day 63: 100 Days of Central Mass Features College of the Holy Cross - 10/17/09 03:05 PM

COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS
Founded in 1843, the College of the Holy Cross is the oldest Catholic college in New England. Holy Cross is located in Worcester and is top ranked among all high sources for schools in the country. It is one of 13 colleges and universities located in the city of Worcester. Prestigious and quaint, Holy Cross takes pride in it's achievement of excellence in the teaching of liberal arts educations. With about 2,700 students, the school is small enough to become a close knit community, but large enough to offer a broad range of courses and education. … (0 comments)

100 days of central mass: Day 62: 100 Days of Central Mass Features Worcester State College - 10/14/09 06:14 AM

Worcester State College is a public institution of higher learning located in the heart of Central Mass. The campus is set on 58 acres in the desirable west side of Worcester and was founded in 1874 as the Worcester Normal School. In 1932, the name was changed to Worcester State Teachers College. By 1963, the once teachers college had made the transition to one offering liberal arts and science studies, and therefore the word "Teacher" was dropped from the name.
Worcester Magazine's Readers Poll voted Worcester State the "Best College in Worcester" the past 4 out of 6 years. The Princeton Review … (0 comments)

100 days of central mass: Day 61: 100 Days of Central Mass Features Clark University - 10/13/09 03:23 PM

Tonight we are going to feature one of Worcester's prestigious universities - Clark University. Founded in 1887, Clark University was created as the first graduate university in the US. Clark is a teaching and research institution. Clark University focuses on liberal arts education with interactions between undergraduates, graduates and faculty. The university strives to help students achieve success and become well rounded, educated beings in society. Clark takes pride in being an urban university full of culture and history that helps adapt it's students.
To learn more about Clark University, visit their website: https://www.clarku.edu

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100 days of central mass: Day 60: 100 Days of Central Mass Features the University of Massachusetts - 10/12/09 01:10 PM

Today we are featuring one of the many great universities located in Massachusetts, UMass Amherst. UMass Amherst originated in 1863 with just 4 faculty members, 4 buildings and 56 students set on 310 rural acres of land. The first female student enrolled in 1892 and this was the same year graduate degrees were authorized. After World War II, the university experienced rapid growth and expansion. Today, in the 21st Century, UMass is known as the flagship campus of the state's five campus University system with close to 24,000 students enrolled. It has a wonderful reputation for excellence internationally.

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