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🔒2026 Economic Forecast: Craft beer & cannabis will struggle to adapt

The past year hasn’t been kind to either the craft beer or cannabis spaces, as a downturn in investor enthusiasm for both sectors and other factors have deterred growth. Despite some hope, headwinds remain.

🔒Brothers behind Pepe’s Taqueria buy site of restaurant, adjacent retail site for $2M

The ownership behind Worcester taco spot Pepe's Taqueria now owns the site of the restaurant, after purchasing...

🔒Clark University sells site of Peppercorn’s to restaurant’s owner for $1M

The ownership behind longtime Worcester restaurant Peppercorn's Grille and Tavern now owns the property the business operates...

Raising Cane’s opening Worcester location next week

The new location is part of a company effort to open 100 new restaurants in 2025.
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CCC approves rules for cannabis social consumption businesses

The Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations governing sites where people could consume marijuana products in social...

Marlborough brewery to close at end of year

Flying Dreams is the latest Central Massachusetts craft brewery to cease operation.

Advocates push back against online casino bill

Mark Stewart, with the National Association Against iGaming, told a cautionary tale of states that have already legalized internet gambling. Almost 40% of those who internet gamble in Pennsylvania – where it’s legal – were “pathological gamblers,” he said. Also, studies show Pennsylvania lost 3,700 casino workers since the state launched internet gambling.

🔒Q&A: Farm & wedding venue keeps family legacy alive

The family-owned Farm at SummitWynds in Jefferson, a village within Holden, has weathered decades of change, loss,...
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EcoTarium to unveil new exhibition hall, as part of 200th anniversary fundraiser

The EcoTarium museum in Worcester is hosting a gala on Saturday to celebrate its new Stoddard Exhibition...

🔒Restaurateurs buy unique Castle in Leicester for $1.35M

The operators of Castle Cantina Tapas Bar & Restaurant in Leicester have bought the distinct property for $1.35 million.
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