Spencer

The Power 50 may not necessarily hold the most power in the region, but they are the people who most effectively wielded their power to have an outsized influence on the economy and the community within the last year.

For the 48 Central Mass. breweries, the lockdowns changed consumer behavior with people now accustomed to consuming beers at home. The lack of taproom sales has forced breweries to close their doors.

After a short hiatus, Rapscallion Pub is back in business with plans to reopen at 3 Arnold Road in the Fiskdale area of Sturbridge on Feb. 24, the company confirmed Friday.

Starting her career in the world of financial services, Aimee Peacock always knew she wanted to lead people but was not sure when that opportunity would present itself.

Spencer laminated film manufacturer FLEXcon Co., Inc. is promoting CFO Aimee Peacock to the role of president of FLEXcon North America, effective Jan. 30.

People are on the move at Adcare Hospital, ERA Key Spencer, Savers Bank, and more.

People are on the move at Fidelity Bank, St. Mary's Credit Union, bankHometown and more.

Jean McDonough, revered local philanthropist and one half of the duo that grew the Spencer-based adhesive coating manufacturer FLEXcon into the global name it is today, died in her home on Sunday morning at the age of 93, according to her obituary.

The Daniel brothers, and their head brewer Jonas Noble, spoke with WBJ about why the more rural parts of Massachusetts have proven a good place to do business, expansion in the time of coronavirus, as well as the return of their pre-packaged beer options.

An apartment complex on Route 9 in Spencer on the western edge of the town center has sold for $3.65 million to a major Worcester landlord.