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Thorndike Mills, maker of braided rag rugs in Palmer, shutting down after 94 years after losing stateside supply of wool cloth

Thorndike Mills, maker of braided rag rugs in Palmer, shutting down after 94 years after losing stateside supply of wool cloth “PALMER — Unable to find a domestic source of wool cloth, Thorndike Mills owners Ed and Mitchell Garabedian are shutting down their manufacturing plant and retail store nearly a century after their immigrant father …

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There’s Only One Remaining Old-Time Polish Bakery In All Of Massachusetts And You Need To Visit

There’s Only One Remaining Old-Time Polish Bakery In All Of Massachusetts And You Need To Visit “There are plenty of incredible bakeries sprinkled across Massachusetts, but this little shop in Indian Orchard is one of the last of its kind. Chmura’s Bakery has been churning out delicious Polish treats for generations, which makes it a …

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Steaming Tender hailed as unique Massachusetts dining spot

The restaurant’s building once served as Palmer’s Union Station and still has plenty of railroad traffic rumbling by.

Steaming Tender’s designation as “one of the most unique dining spots in Massachusetts.”

Vo-owner Robin Lamothe says the Palmer restaurant’s accolade came from the website Only in Your State (onlyinyourstate.com) and focuses on Steaming Tender’s heroic architecture along with its trackside location.

“This place serves classic New England dishes inside an authentic, restored, 19th-century Romanesque train station. Whether you’re a life-long train enthusiast, or just want to experience something a little out of the ordinary, Steaming Tender should definitely be a stop on your itinerary, according to the website.

The restaurant’s building once served as Palmer’s Union Station and still has plenty of railroad traffic rumbling by.

Steaming Tender’s railroad-themed premises even includes an authentic 1890s parlor car that can be rented out for private parties.

More information about Steaming Tender Restaurant in Palmer, which is located on Depot Street, can be found at their website, steamingtender.com.

Their telephone number is (413-283-2744.