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Owner Jud Smith slides unbaked pepperoni rolls into the wood-fired oven. Michael Indriolo/The Portager

Around Brimfield: Happy 10 years to Brimfield Bread Oven

- Shirley Mars

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2026!

“Dreams do not come true just because you dream them. It’s hard work that makes things happen. It’s hard work that creates change.” -Shonda Rhimes

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