FlyORH: JetBlue’s 50-Flight Milestone at Worcester Regional Airport

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Bill Randell, GoLocalWorcester MINDSETTER™

Today I was looking through some of my old blogs on Direct Air; here is one from October 24, 2011:

Getting more and more concerned about this airline every day. Since Direct Air is a public charter, they need to deposit revenues from ticket sales into an escrow account and the monies are bonded. If you buy a ticket, your monies are safe.

On the other hand, if you buy a ticket, actually a voucher, through Family Ties, since it is not a ticket the monies are not put into escrow and can be spent on daily operations. Bottom line: these monies are not secure. Top that off with all the bad experiences I have heard about Family Ties, and I strongly urge you to buy actual tickets from Direct Air to support ORH, but not to buy tickets through Family Ties.

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Thanksgiving Travel Expected to Decrease in MA This Year

Thursday, November 21, 2013

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

The Wednesday before Thanksgiving may be the busiest travel day of the year, but Central Massachusetts drivers may be in store for some relief, according to AAA Southern New England. In fact, AAA is projecting that travel originating from New England is expected to decline 2.5 percent over the 2012 Thanksgiving holiday.

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Rick Simone: The Pilgrims, Our First Entrepreneurs

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Rick Simone, GoLocalWorcester Guest MINDSETTER™

There are numerous legends about the first Thanksgiving. The stories many of us learned in school talk about how the Pilgrims came to America for greater religious freedom. However, our Pilgrim ancestors also brought to this continent the entrepreneurial spirit that is such an important part of the United States’ economic and cultural consciousness today.

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NEW: Petty Speaks Out on O’Brien’s Resignation

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

GoLocalWorcester News Team

In a statement issued minutes ago - Mayor Joe Petty said:

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NEW: Worcester City Manager Michael O’Brien Resigns

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

GoLocal News Team

Worcester City Manager Michael O'Brien resigned today from his position, for a move to the private sector.

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Worcester Residents: Crime #1 Issue in the City

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

J. T. Cartensen, GoLocalWorcester Contributor

On Tuesday, GoLocalWorcester.com published a story concerning a citizen boycott against a gas station in South Worcester, one which was photographed openly selling products associated with illicit drug use.

No one involved in the dispute disagreed that – despite the brazenness with which this particular station scoffed the law – it was hardly alone in doing so. 

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slides: 10 Great Area Homes That Just Came On The Market

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

GoLocalProv Real Estate Team

Everyone loves to be first in line, and who doesn't like to get a look at the best new homes to hit the market? See 10 amazing properties that have come up for sale very recently.

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NEW: Celtics Name Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyard Official Team Wine

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

GoLocal News Team

The Boston Celtics have named Carolyn's Sakonnet Vineyard as the official team wine, in a partnership announced today between the 17-time World Champions and the domestic, international-award winning wine producer in Rhode Island.

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Paul Giorgio: JFK’s Assassination Through The Eyes of a Child

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Paul Giorgio, GoLocalWorcester MINDSETTER

50 years ago to the day, this Friday marks the anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. Time has flown by in what seems like the blink of an eye. This week the pundits and talking heads will speculate on how America has changed because of that seminal event.

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Julia Steiny: What Is International Restorative Justice Week?

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Julia Steiny, GoLocalWorcester MINDSETTER™

Internationally, the Restorative Justice community set aside November 17-24 to celebrate the power of Restoration. Of the many sites offering resources on this topic, I recommend Canada's, for a start.

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