The entire US is looking at having a shortage of 100k + doctors by 2030. (Need to double check numbers but it's what I recall.)

So it's definitely an issue overall. Consider looking in the surrounding towns too. Or call Umass memorial or reliant to see availability

After Old Sturbridge Village's proposal to create a Charter School in worcester that they noted was primarily to help fund the village was approved, I would say supporting them even for a fun event like the road show is a bit dubious.

The Downeaster line isn't too great for day trips to Portland, you're almost better off just driving. But everything in New England is closer than it seems, (depending on traffic). You might not have Portland, but Northampton has great access to a lot of the scenic little towns in southern Vermont and easy access to the white and green mountains.

Paxton Dental Care in Paxton has always been very accommodating and they'll work with you to get your teeth to be the best teeth that they can.

This was around 1pm. It was moving, there weren't many parking spaces available but people were coming in at about the same rate.

There was someone at the entrance asking which town you were from. Every checkout was open and they even had temporary checkouts set up.

It looks like they're trying to compete with Wegmans and Total Wine. This location has the largest prepared food section I've seen. The liquor store was also really well stocked and pretty similar to the one in Waltham.

I only grabbed a few items but prices were the same as the other market baskets, so no changes there!

Grabbing just a basket was the right move

Hmart is great! Have you checked out the Asian Supermarket aptly called Asian Super Market on Mill street In Worcester?

The aisles are much wider

Every Market Basket I've ever been to has had the majority of check out lanes open all day. When it's super busy they go all hands on deck and every lane is open. They're staffed with a teller and a bagger. I don't think they have any locations with self checkout.

When I've done come comparison shopping between price chopper and market basket, typically I'll save about $20-30 on the basics (without coupons or specials)

Also their customer service is typically fantastic, they're great at ensuring checkout lines are open.

So market basket's entire thing is "more for your dollar." Item prices are set to the same at all of their stores so you know what you're getting from place to place. Their very good about being well stocked and having a mix of high quality and good value foods.

The main reason I can think of why they're in Shrewsbury and not Worcester is taxes and shrewsbury being a central location for Boroughs, Grafton, and Worcester. (So 200k in worcester but there's also about 200k in all of those other towns combined)

Many people in worcester are already driving 20 minutes North to Leominster or south to Oxford. So driving 10 minutes west is easy enough.

Edit: there are about 100k in those towns combined not 200k

When I go today I'll check it out!

Where the Edgmere Movie theatre was. There's also a Market Basket Liquors there

200 Hartford Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

I'm going to check it out just for fun!

They close for two months, it's kind of nice for their employees to get a break (or get another job elsewhere). Also it's nice after their busy Christmas catering season. Definitely give them a try again

Though they are closed for the month of January (And July)

This makes more sense.

This was the main argument for the Senate race. The City council could have another candidate could over take Colorio's voting number. Petty's prominence is inflated by the Mayoral designation. So without him running things could lead to a Colorio upset, but it also could lead to someone else getting some more of the limelight decreasing Colorio's overall vote.

Like Joe, you lost the race for Senate, doesn't that tell you something?

Well this is disappointing.

And from what I'm seeing they all ship around the country, so as long as they're in business, you'll stay caffeinated.

If I were to choose some favorites, I'd say Armeno, Monsoon, & Brilla.

There are a ton of choices, so here's a Central/Western MA list of a few that I have bought from and would buy from again. These are in no particular order either.

https://www.armeno.com/ (Northborough)

https://www.monsoonroastery.com/ (Springfield) (They sell their coffee in Crowlers which is pretty neat)

https://acousticjava.com/ (Worcester)

https://www.brillacoffee.com/ (Holden/Northborough)

https://treehousebrew.com/coffee (Charlton)

https://smokestackroasters.square.site/ (Lunenburg)

https://www.indigocoffee.com/ (Northampton)

Better than people holding the door open and taking too long to get in!