Fill Up An Empty Bowl To Benefit Webster/Dudley Food Share

The Bartlett High School Art Department is hosting their second annual “Empty Bowls” charity night to raise money for the Webster/Dudley Food Share.  The event will take place on Friday, April 6th from 6 to 8PM in the cafeteria of the high school. Empty Bowls is a grassroots movement to help end hunger, with the…

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GET YOUR LOCAL ON: Amy Fragala – Dance Sensation

Amy (Peterson) Fragala grew up in Webster and started dancing at the age of 2.  She has been the owner of Dance Sensation Dance Studio in Douglas for the last 16 years.  Amy has taught thousands of local children and adults how to dance.  She chats with Tamara Beland to talk about what it is…

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Webster Middle School ‘Not At Risk’ After Online Threat

THE LAKE 940 has learned a letter was sent home to parents of Webster Middle School students on Friday, March 9th to alert them of a situation that might have compromised security within the school. The letter referred to reports of an alleged social media post where “threatening comments” were made about the Webster Middle School…

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GET YOUR LOCAL ON: Deb Horan – Booklovers’ Gourmet

Debra Horan, owner of Booklovers’ Gourmet at 55 East Main Street in Webster is celebrating 23 years in business this month.  In addition to selling new and used books, there is a cafe area with specialty drinks, locally made treats and unique gifts for sale. Deb is also the President of the local Webster Dudley…

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GET YOUR LOCAL ON: Barry Henley – My Brothers Place

Barry Henley, owner and chef of My Brothers’ Place located at 144 Gore Road in Webster sits down with Tamara Beland to talk about what it is like to own a local business, how Webster has changed since his business opened in 2009 and more. LISTEN TO SEGMENT 1 LISTEN TO SEGMENT 2 Do you…

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Nichols College Graduate Joins Dudley Police Force

You may soon see a familiar face patrolling the roads of Dudley.  Paige Moroz, a 2016 criminal justice graduate of Nichols College was recently appointed as a member of Dudley’s Police reserve force.  Chief Steve Wojnar tells THE LAKE 940, “Paige should do well for us.  She is a lifelong Dudley resident and graduate of…

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Booklovers’ Gourmet Celebrates 23 Years In Webster

THE LAKE 940 would like to congratulate Booklovers’ Gourmet, located at 55 East Main Street in Webster, on celebrating 23 years in business!  A destination store, which consists of a local independent bookstore, coffee house and gift shop, Debra Horan opened Booklovers’ Gourmet in March of 1995. Deb is a native of Webster and graduate…

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DEBS Place To Close After 22 Years In Webster

Here’s your last chance to get a great home-cooked meal for only $5 in Webster.  Serving the area since 1996, D.E.B.S. Place, known for their inexpensive breakfast and lunch specials will soon be no more. Brian Estabrooks says he has no choice but to close up shop after 22 years.  He told THE LAKE 940…

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Remembering The Blizzard Of 1978 – 40 Years Later

THE LAKE 940 AUDIO:  Meteorologist Mark Rosenthal chats with Mike Roberts on the 40th Anniversary of the Blizzard of 1978. This week, residents of Webster (who are old enough) will remember exactly where they were 40 years ago.  February 6th and 7th, 1978 when the “Great Blizzard of ’78” hit New England.  It paralyzed the…

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WGFP Welcomes Bob Zukowski’s Polka Show Back To Webster

Webster’s Radio Station – The Lake (AM 940 WGFP) is proud to welcome a local polka legend back to the airwaves. Bob Zukowski is well-known in the polka community, bringing the music of Poland to the people of Central Massachusetts, Northeastern Connecticut and Northern Rhode Island. Bob began hosting his weekly polka radio program in…

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