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Why is Easton Known as Shovel Town?

Two Grannies on the Road Posted on September 5, 2023 by grannie1September 5, 2023

It’s interesting that only a few people or a family can determine the entire direction of history for a town. That is certainly the case in Easton. It started when Oliver Ames opened a blacksmith shop. He made tools, including … Continue reading →

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The Athol-Orange River Rat Race

Two Grannies on the Road Posted on April 21, 2023 by grannie1April 21, 2023

When we visited Orange, MA last fall, Jerry Whaland, owner of Billy Goat Boats, encouraged us to join the River Rat Race, which happens the second Saturday in April every year. Then Jason Rushford, an Athol fireman and the race … Continue reading →

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Traveling Within your Own State is Still Traveling

Two Grannies on the Road Posted on March 23, 2023 by grannie1March 23, 2023

Why do so many people love traveling? I’m sure that everyone has their own reasons.  For me, it’s a number of things.  I’m a life-long learner,  and exploring new places is always a great learning experience. I also love meeting … Continue reading →

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Why I Feel it is a Privilege Being One of the Two Grannies on the Road

Two Grannies on the Road Posted on February 17, 2023 by grannie1February 17, 2023

Visiting and exploring many different towns and villages in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has brought much joy to me. Everyone we have met and interviewed has enjoyed sharing their knowledge and educating us about their home town. Whether it is … Continue reading →

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Reflections on my 73rd Birthday

Two Grannies on the Road Posted on January 11, 2023 by grannie1January 11, 2023

By Beth Sobiloff Even though I am the younger granny, and this isn’t exactly a milestone birthday, I still feel the need to pause and take stock of my life at an “advanced” age! Having a January birthday means that … Continue reading →

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Veteran’s Day Thoughts

Two Grannies on the Road Posted on November 11, 2021 by grannie1November 11, 2021

I was in college during the middle of the Vietnam war. I remember getting on one of many buses filled with college students headed to Washington, D.C. to protest. I also remember the day that riots broke out at Kent … Continue reading →

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Spencer, MA

Two Grannies on the Road Posted on October 12, 2021 by grannie1December 12, 2021

Just 20 minutes west of the City of Worcester is Spencer, Massachusetts. Incorporated in 1753, the town’s population was about 12,000 as of the 2010 census, and covers 34 square miles. Our first stop was the Black Baer Bakery.  Owner … Continue reading →

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I Refuse to Live in Fear!

Two Grannies on the Road Posted on March 14, 2020 by grannie1March 14, 2020

I’ve been to the store and there were no eggs.  I’ve had friends text me and beg me to stay home. So many people are in a panic over the covid-19 virus. I know that it’s serious. But it does … Continue reading →

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Two Grannies visit Princeton

Two Grannies on the Road Posted on February 29, 2020 by grannie1February 29, 2020

By Danielle Ray Correspondent Posted Feb 14, 2020 at 10:16 AMUpdated Feb 14, 2020 at 10:16 AM     PRINCETON — Debbie Thelen and Beth Sobiloff, otherwise known as Two Grannies on the Road, paid a visit to Princeton on Jan. 30 to film an episode for their community television show. … Continue reading →

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Rochester

Two Grannies on the Road Posted on October 5, 2019 by grannie1October 5, 2019

Riding horses, feeding alpacas, tasting cannolis, what’s not to like about Rochester, Massachusetts? In this seemingly sleepy rural town with a population of just under 6,000 you have to dig a little to find the fun, but trust me, it’s … Continue reading →

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