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A local food competition heats up, a wildlife photography contest & more!
Plus a Massachusetts local & #NYT bestselling author announces her first adult book!
Dianna Carney & Camilo Díaz
March 09, 2026
Welcome to this week’s edition of Community Connections!
The mission of this newsletter is to highlight small businesses, bring people together, and encourage community connections. We do this by publishing our articles on Substack, where they can be read for free. Every week, this newsletter sends you a curated selection of our articles that are most relevant for the upcoming week ahead. From local events happening in Southeastern Massachusetts to small business news, this newsletter aims to help you start every week feeling more connected with your community.
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I braved the 20-degree cold to try Marylou’s new Pistachio Truffle flavored coffee... was it worth it?
To learn more, check out the full article by clicking here.
Karen M. McManus, the Massachusetts-based #1 New York Times bestselling author, is officially moving into adult fiction!
To learn more, check out the full article by clicking here.
As the nation looks ahead to America’s 250th birthday, this local museum is a great way to explore early Indigenous and colonial histories.
To learn more, check out the full article by clicking here.
Animal Control Warns of Spring Wildlife Surge as Foxes, Bobcats & Others Begin Roaming Neighborhoods
“This week, we have had calls for a raccoon, a couple of skunks, a pair of foxes, an opossum, a bobcat, a few squirrels and a rabbit,”
To learn more, check out the full article by clicking here.
After the March 10th deadline, MassWildlife will narrow the field to 16 images and set up the tournament format!
To learn more, check out the full article by clicking here.
The competition is designed to highlight culinary training and teamwork across regional vocational schools, bringing students and community members together for an evening of friendly rivalry.
To learn more, check out the full article by clicking here.
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