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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Me turning on otherwise likable Jason Benetti after seeing his ad with Liberty Bibbidi for the seventieth time during the Sox game.

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Nino Brown Meme

ALT: Nino Brown Meme

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I randomly remember the date (Feb. 28,2010) because we went to the Building 19 (rip) where Spag's (rip) used to be and the end of the 2010 Winter Olympics hockey finals we're going on. We watched the U.S. lose in overtime from a discounted couch.

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

My senior year in HS I asked for a Washington Generals jersey for Christmas and then went to the Globetrotters game when they played at the DCU Center. I was not prepared for the amount of people starring at me. They did not pull off the upset, sadly. I was prepared to storm the court.

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

You think every 10 years or so they would lose a game to create some press buzz, but I guess the last time they did it in 1971, it traumatized an auditorium full of children. campusscene.utm.edu/2018/10/it-w...

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‘It was like we had just killed Santa Claus’

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I just saw this year's Harlem Globetrotters games are being billed as "The Rivalry Tour." I Couldn't really find details on what that means, but the website asks "Have the Harlem Globetrotters finally met their match?" I can assure you they haven't.

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Payton Tolle is like if Bill "Spaceman" Lee was 25% more wholesome and 25% less high.

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Obviously this raises two questions: 1) Why are we just now hearing about the sneeze defense and 2) Uh what?

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Frog and Toad Bot @frogandtoadbot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

“Oh, drat,” said Toad.

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I told my partner I had the top comment on the latest SubwayTakes video and they were like "......Ms. Rachel?"

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Step 1: Pay for health insurance Step 2: Never use it Step 3: ??? Step 4: Profit

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

My plan to save journalism is the top comment on Pablo's SubwayTakes video.

A screenshot of a SubwayTakes video featuring Pablo Torre, who said "Fake plants are stolen valor." I responded by saying "If I was Pablo, my take would have been "If a journalist's investigation leads to someone being fined $30 million, the journalist should get to keep that money." He replied "Shit. That’s a better take"

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Here I make my best effort to unpack what's happening with Optiline and Worcester. This took a lot of leg work!

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I guess I need to starting writing more stories about Femme...

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I recently remembered there was a Ripley's Believe It or Not! TV show in the early 2000's. It was hosted by Dean Cain, because of course. Turns out it's on Tubi. Haven't started watching yet but the episode blurbs are amazing. Just an amazing combination of words never seen before or since.

Episode description: "A man has a microchip implanted to help use his legs; Blowgun expert; Cow jockey; Museum of Death; A skull supplier uses carrion beetles to clean them; 10-foot mustache."

The Rollerman of Paris; Sewage diver; Leech therapy; An anthropologist has four-inch toenails; Honoré Fragonard's art; The Big Texan restaurant food challenge:

Episode description: "Rattlesnake Wrangler; C-Cell speeder; Anatomic Art; Credit Card Camera; Ice Golf; Lightbulb Changer; Finger Sacrifice; Knife In The Back; Super Dog; Belly Billboards; Tongue twister."

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The Onion @theonion.com · 22/09/2026

Everyone In 200-Member Media Softball League Unemployed

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Support for legalization had been rising rapidly among Republicans, reaching a record of 55% in 2023, before it fell to just 40% by November 2025.

Gallup poll showing support for cannabis legalization among Democrats, Republicans, and independents.

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

MassGOP has announced they are not taking a position one way or the other on the ballot question seeking to repeal recreational cannabis.

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It's Always Sunny: I'm Playing Both Sides

ALT: It's Always Sunny: I'm Playing Both Sides

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The first High Stakes invitational candlepin tournament is going on right now, featuring the best bowlers from the U.S. and Canada. First place prize is $5,000. www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4fS...

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KNOCKOUT | 2026 HIGH STAKES CANDLEPIN

YouTube video by Candlepin Bowling Network

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I've been thinking about the state of Worcester's media a lot lately, trying to understand how we got to where we are today. This 12-year-old article from Commonwealth Beacon helped a lot. commonwealthbeacon.org/economy/002-...

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The man who lied to Worcester

SHORTLY AFTER BUYING the Boston Globe last year, John Henry wrote a 3,000-word essay for the newspaper explaining why he bought it. The purchase wasn’t

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

♫ Hello darkness, my old friend / I'm writing about Maxwell Luciano's again ♫ The main takeaway is Union Station is not going to see a cafe or any changes to the Grand Hall anytime soon. wbjournal.com/article/afte...

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After RFP attracts no other bidders, WRA signs two-year lease renewal for Maxwell Luciano’s

The WRA voted Thursday to sign a two-year lease renewal for the restaurant, over objections from another tenant at the train station.

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

SCOOP: The AG's office is looking into Anna Maria College.

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

"A man I've never met before, or heard of, informed me that my Miami Herald career of more than 50 years would be ending." Longtime Miami Herald sports columnist Greg Cote sums up the state of the industry: www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7Kn...

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The Greg Cote Show (2026): Episode 342 - Goodbye, Herald

YouTube video by The Greg Cote Show with Greg Cote

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

After spending a long day at work getting mad about things, I come home to spend some nice relaxing time getting mad about other things.

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We had a non-binding ballot resolution on the idea of taxing endowments of local universities last year, but apparently the council doesn't value public input when it comes to this particular topic. spectrumnews1.com/ma/worcester...

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City Council voted 8-3 to table Civilian Review Board for Worcester Police

In a marathon meeting, City Council voted to table Civilian Review Board for Worcester Poli

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Sir, I'll have you know the Rhode Island Rams are holding Temple pretty close through a quarter in front of 37 people at the Linc.

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Him being from Connecticut, I guess I assumed Paul Giamatti was not one of us. Happy to be proven wrong.

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

You may be shocked to learn that I am not.

Screenshot of an email: "Hey Worcester Business Journal,

Are you working on a story about the $4M diamond necklace stolen in a brazen daytime heist at a Vienna museum? The historic Van Cleef & Arpels piece features 673 diamonds and once belonged to Egyptian royalty."

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

How can you claim he's not legit? He set up at least six cones to shoot that video.

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

(This type of quality camera work is why I'm a print journalist)

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I think we're at the point where we need a better plan for spotted lantern flies than just stomping on them. At least 30 of them hanging out at 446 Main. #Worcester

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Alabama Shakes first full album in 11 years dropped today. 👍

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

My latest feature for WBJ involves the L.L. Bean Bootmobile, the Planters NUTMobile, Jennifer Lopez (not that Jennifer Lopez), and Steven Tyler (very tangentially). Plus, civil and criminal charges. Check it out:

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

446 Main Street was testing out a drone window washer earlier today.

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

INBOX: NESN has extended its contract with Tom Caron.

BOSTON (August 26, 2026) – NESN, New England’s premier sports network, today announced that it has reached a contract extension with longtime broadcaster Tom Caron, who will continue serving as a central voice across the network’s coverage of the Boston Red Sox.

Caron, who joined the network in 1995, has been a trusted presence for New England sports fans for more than three decades. As host of NESN’s Red Sox pregame and postgame shows, as well as the network’s baseball-focused podcast 310 to Left, Caron guides viewers through the team’s biggest storylines, interviews and analysis, bringing deep institutional knowledge and a distinctive connection to the team and its fanbase.

"For more than three decades, Tom has been a cornerstone of the NESN family and one of the most respected and trusted voices in New England sports,” said David Wisnia, President & CEO of NESN and SportsNet Pittsburgh. “His professionalism, preparation, versatility, and authentic connection to Red Sox fans have helped define our coverage. We are proud to have Tom continue in this role as we deliver the insightful analysis, unparalleled access, and compelling storytelling that our viewers have come to expect from NESN."

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

(His district hasn't been represented by a Republican in 103 years.)

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Worth noting the chamber came out against legalization in 2016. Also worth noting the Yes campaign for Question 8 has yet to get the endorsement of a single elected official or organization (as far as I can tell). They also don't have a website. wbjournal.com/article/the-...

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The Chamber Corner: Don’t repeal recreational marijuana

Since the legalization, the City of Worcester has seen a total cannabis excise revenue of $8.54 million, with $1.89 million added to the City’s budget last year alone.

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Not exactly beating the "run by out-of-state interests" allegations when the cannabis repeal campaign is represented by a guy who lives in New York City.

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I went to the New Hampshire race 25 years ago, when I was in 4th grade. The date was pushed to November due to 9/11. My friend's dad picked us in his pickup. I remember him driving over a curb and through someone's lawn to avoid traffic. I got to sign Dale Earnhardt's memorial trailer. Good times.

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Apparently they are all moving to Worcester, I just squished four in downtown within a minute.

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Ted Lasso is fine but I think an opposite show (where an American takes over a foreign soccer club and it goes terribly wrong) would be an even better show.

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Eric Casey @ericcasey.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

I think its on a separate adjacent line that heads into the intermodal yard, which is just beyond where the MBTA line terminates. It looks like this is in a spot where it could impact Amtrak's Lake Shore Limited. Clean-up efforts might impact weekend MBTA service (but I'm speculating).

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