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Meet the Official Groundhog of Massachusetts
A spring time view of the Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary with pink and purple wildflowers.
A spring time view of the Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary. | Photo by @explormea
Today is Groundhog Day. Each year folks wake up on Feb. 2 and tune in to see if a groundhog sees its shadow. Remember: Legend says that if the groundhog sees its shadow, six more weeks of winter lie ahead. If not, an early spring is expected.

As the story goes, Punxsutawney Phil will give his unofficial prediction this morning. Those here in the Bay State will turn to the local source that will also be providing a forecast prediction.

Ms. G is a female groundhog living at Mass Audubon Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary in Lincoln. Groundhogs, aka woodchucks, at the sanctuary live indoors during the winter and their favorite foods are kale, broccoli, and corn. She has been forecasting on Groundhog Day since 2008. Don’t trust Phil? We don’t blame you. Historically, Ms. G is more accurate with the weather predictions. Reports have observed that her forecasts have been accurate ~64% of the time, while Phil’s been correct ~39%.

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Ms. G lives at Mass Audubon’s Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary in Lincoln.

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Photo by Mass Audubon

The journey to have Ms. G become the official State Groundhog for the Commonwealth began in 2013 and the bill was signed in 2014. Want to learn more about Ms. G? There is a 64-page book titled “Ms. G’s Shadowy Road to Fame” sharing the story about the local groundhog, historic New England storms, and a few facts about the legislative process.

Each year thousands gather to cheer on Ms. G at the Mass Audubon Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary at 208 S. Great Rd. in Lincoln. This year, the Audubon team will have a scaled back event due to health concerns for Ms. G. The local groundhog has experienced some hair loss and to reduce stress will make her predictions from inside.

Tune in to Facebook and Instagram throughout the day to learn some fast facts and see what Ms. G predicts.
Asked

What do you predict for this Groundhog Day?

A. An early spring
B. Six more weeks of winter
C. I’ll defer to Ms. G
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Events
Friday, Feb. 2
Saturday, Feb. 3
  • Fruits by the Foot Comedy | Saturday, Feb. 3 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Distraction Brewing Co., 2 Belgrade Ave., Boston | $15 | Laugh along with some of Boston’s funniest LGBTQ+ comics and their friends.
  • Lunar New Year Celebration | Saturday, Feb. 3 | 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Loring Greenough House, 12 South St., Boston | $10-$12 | Drop in to learn from a local Chinese chef and how to make two types of dumplings.
Sunday, Feb. 4
  • Boston Celtics vs. Memphis Grizzlies | Sunday, Feb. 4 | 6 p.m. | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | Prices vary | Cheer on the C’s against the visitors from Tennessee.
  • Jamaica Plain Locals Only Party | Sunday, Feb. 4 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Samuel Adams Boston Brewery, 30 Germania St., Boston | Price of purchase | Enjoy samples from the test kitchen, grab a pint of the 02130 Series beers, and enter raffles for future VIP experiences.
  • Brewery Yoga Class | Sunday, Feb. 4 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Lamplighter CX, 110 N. First St., Cambridge | $25 | Bring your own mat for this class, which is led by certified instructor Anna-Jessie Taylor.
  • Polkadog Puppy Bowl | Sunday, Feb. 4 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Polkadog Warehouse, 480 Neponset St., Building 3, Canton | $0-$7 | Proceeds will be donated to our rescue partner, Great Dog Rescue New England.
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News Notes
Civic
  • The Boston City Council unanimously supported creating a “rat czar” for Boston. The new Office of Pest Control will be tasked with drafting a pest management plan for each Boston neighborhood and respond to pest complaints. (WCVB 5)
Award
  • The Hasty Pudding Theatricals has named Annette Bening as the 74th Woman of The Year. Tickets to the roast on Tuesday, Feb. 6 start at $202.
Biz
  • Tom Brady’s brand TB12 is teaming up with Boston-based sportswear company NOBULL to create a “complete wellness company.” The merger will offer customers clothing, footwear, and nutritional products. (7 News)
Closing
  • Two mobile sports betting platforms will submit a request to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to shut down operations in Massachusetts. WynnBet and Betr closing would bring the state’s mobile sports betting platforms down from eight to six with DraftKings + FanDuel accounting for the majority of all Bay State bets. (WCVB 5)
Feel Good
  • The Belmont Police Department has added four paws to their force: Bingo the comfort dog. The newest team member has a few weeks of training before he is ready to sniff out the streets. (7 News)
Announced
  • Congratulations to our survey winner, Rachel M., for winning $500! Thank you to everyone who took the time to take our survey. We’re excited to continue providing positive news and events in our free newsletter.
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Culture

Our readers’ local love stories
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Our readers found love all across Boston. | Graphic via 6AM City
Have you found love in Boston? We want to know about it.

This Valentine’s Day, we’re creating a map of places where our readers have made memories around the area. We want to hear about every kind of relationship. Tell us about your meet cute stories, getting advice from a parent, learning to love yourself... we love love stories in all their forms. (But do keep it PG, please.)

Add a story to our map below by clicking the green “add point” button. You have until Friday, Feb. 9 to submit for a chance to be featured in our interactive map (and newsletter).
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Jessica
From the editor
Back by popular demand — Little Donkey in Cambridge is bringing the best of Waffle House to Boston on Sunday, Feb. 4. Run, don’t walk to get your reservations in for a taste of fluffy waffles, smothered + covered hash browns, and an All-Star Breakfast experience.
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