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01/15/2026

The Millbury Woolies boys’ basketball team improved to 7-2 on Monday with a 56-39 win at home against the Burncoat Patriots (2-6). Sophomore forward Ryan Nikiforow dominated on the offensive end, adding 22 points to an impressive winning effort for the Woolies.

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01/13/2026

An excerpt from a column by Jason Vance:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is continuing to recover from the government shutdown while preparing a slate of major reports that will shape understanding of U.S. agriculture in 2025 and beyond, according to NASS Administrator Joe Parsons.

“The agency produces more than 450 reports annually covering all aspects of American agriculture that we weren’t able to release during the lapse in appropriations,” Parsons said. “Those reports are now available on our website, and we’re working hard to get caught up while also preparing for upcoming surveys.”

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https://www.millburysutton.com/usda-agricultural-statistics-service-details-busy-2025-key-reports-ahead

Business owner Barry Bacon opened Millbury’s Spicy Water Distillery in 2023 after he wanted to start a business that pro...
01/11/2026

Business owner Barry Bacon opened Millbury’s Spicy Water Distillery in 2023 after he wanted to start a business that produced a unique variety of products and served the community at the same time. Now, three years later, Bacon can say, ‘mission accomplished.’

“I am so proud of our growth in just three years,” Bacon said. “My staff and family, [who are] also staff, have done so much incredible work to take the ideas for this business and begin to turn this into an adventure that we are sharing with so many people.”

https://www.millburysutton.com/spicy-water-distillery-does-drinks-differently/

Following Wednesday’s loss against Sutton, the Millbury girls’ basketball team (7-1) found themselves back in the win co...
01/10/2026

Following Wednesday’s loss against Sutton, the Millbury girls’ basketball team (7-1) found themselves back in the win column on Friday with a decisive 47-35 home victory over the Northbridge Rams (3-4). Senior Mila Nikiforow played a big role in this game, acting as the team’s field general with her passing skills.

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https://www.millburysutton.com/woolies-get-back-on-track-with-win-over-northbridge/

Sip ‘N Savor in South Grafton—a nutritional one-stop shop for teas, protein shakes, coffee, waffles, and more—recently c...
01/09/2026

Sip ‘N Savor in South Grafton—a nutritional one-stop shop for teas, protein shakes, coffee, waffles, and more—recently celebrated its one-year anniversary on December 9. Owner Abigail Pinto opened the shop in 2024 after being enthralled with the comfortable culture she found within her local nutrition club.

With the support of the club and the incorporation of Herbalife products into her daily routine, Pinto said that she lost 60 pounds—an achievement that may have opened her eyes to her true calling.

“This personal achievement transformed not only my physical health, but also my confidence and [my] overall outlook on life,” Pinto said. “This ignited a deep passion for helping others who are navigating their own weight loss and fitness journeys.”

More on how the business started + quotes from Pinto HERE:

https://www.millburysutton.com/local-nutrition-shop-fueled-by-owners-emphasis-on-health

Brandon Cochran, or ‘Sourdough Brandon,’ as he’s known to his fanbase of nearly 50,000 followers on social media, will b...
01/07/2026

Brandon Cochran, or ‘Sourdough Brandon,’ as he’s known to his fanbase of nearly 50,000 followers on social media, will be coming to the Millbury Public Library to host a sourdough starter workshop from 6-7pm on Wednesday, February 25.

“Much of my work is online, so I love meeting followers and other bakers face-to-face and [sharing] my passion of sourdough baking with others,” Cochran said. “I look forward to coming to Millbury as I’ve been in many other towns nearby.”

More about Cochran + more info on the event HERE:

https://www.millburysutton.com/eager-to-make-your-own-sourdough-baking-influencer-will-show-you-how/

01/06/2026

On Friday, January 2, the Grafton Police Department (GPD) arrested a 27-year-old man on charges related to the operation of an illegal ma*****na cultivation facility in a residential neighborhood.

Grafton Police Chief Neil Minardi said that the department believes this operation is a part of something much larger, but he’s glad that the GPD has dismantled it.

“Anytime we can put an end to an operation like this and hold those responsible for it accountable is a positive impact on our community,” Minardi told The Grafton News.

More on the arrest HERE:

Brickstone Kitchen in Sutton—a cozy, family-owned restaurant that has something for everybody—was co-founded in 2018 by ...
01/05/2026

Brickstone Kitchen in Sutton—a cozy, family-owned restaurant that has something for everybody—was co-founded in 2018 by Justin Bonner, an Air Force veteran who cooked for fellow Airmen in Bulgaria, and his father-in-law Anthony Joseph, who has over four decades of experience in the culinary business.

“Being so involved in the community and having such great staff and guests makes it all worthwhile,” Bonner said. “It really does take a village.”

How the restaurant got started + quotes from Bonner & Joseph HERE:

https://www.millburysutton.com/brickstone-kitchen-is-focused-on-family/

01/04/2026

Tough situation in Grafton:

Grafton-based company, Feedback Earth Inc., has been sued by the MA Attorney General's Office for $250,000 for illegal practices that resulted in rancid odors that stretched over four miles from the facility.

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On December 4, the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce (BVCC) announced on its social media platforms that Liz O’Neil ...
01/03/2026

On December 4, the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce (BVCC) announced on its social media platforms that Liz O’Neil would be stepping up into the organization’s executive director role.

She said that her background is largely hospitality-focused, as O’Neil has spent much of her career in non-profit and community-driven roles. O’Neil resides in the Blackstone Valley with her husband and their two children, and she said she’s dedicated to giving back to her region.

“This work is deeply personal,” O’Neil said. “I’m not just supporting a community professionally; I’m supporting the place we call home.”

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https://www.millburysutton.com/oneil-named-new-executive-director-of-the-bvcc/

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