The Friendly Toast is testing out new items: See what will be on the menu
The Friendly Toast is launching a new Test Kitchen menu across all its 14 locations.
Nash Casino receives three gaming awards

The Nash Casino continues its streak of success winning three awards from Casino Player Magazine. The first accolade recognized The Nash as “The Casino Where You Feel Luckiest” in New England.
Thank you, Chef: Lacey Rainey honored for transforming senior living dining

Chef Lacey Rainey says she still remembers staring at her computer screen for 20 minutes in disbelief at her home in Woonsocket after learning she’d been named a Palate Pleaser in the inaugural DISHED Senior Living Dining Innovation Awards.
CCRC expansion demonstrates that large-scale building can be done sustainably

The 28-unit expansion at The Commons in Lincoln, a not-for-profit continuing care retirement / life plan community in Lincoln, MA, is the largest the town has seen since it adopted the Massachusetts Specialized Energy Code.
Sports betting hits a record in NH — again
Sports betting hit a record in New Hampshire’s most recent state budget year while also attracting the third-most revenue per capita in the nation.
Arts Alley brings a jolt of new restaurants, bars to downtown: ‘Towards the younger crowd’
With restaurants, live music and a focus on creative pursuits, Arts Alley in many ways aligns with the trajectory local business leaders and officials have envisioned for Concord: for the capital city to become a hub for the arts in New Hampshire.
Two Mass CUs Looking to Combine into a Larger Mass
The $2.4-billion BrightBridge Credit Union and the $138-million Arrha Credit Union in Springfield, Mass. said they are seeking to combine.
Meadow Ridge residents raise $250K+ for associate scholarships

Residents of Meadow Ridge, a continuing care retirement community, have donated more than $250,000 to fund 47 scholarships for associates and their children.
Former Concord city councilor named New Hampshire Lottery Commission chair

Former Concord city councilor Erle Pierce has been appointed to lead the New Hampshire Lottery Commission for the next three years.
New Hampshire commemorative bottle celebrates fall foliage and supports American Revolution anniversary fund

The New Hampshire Liquor Commission has released its latest limited-edition commemorative bottle, celebrating the Granite State’s fall foliage and maple syrup traditions.