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Redemption or repeat? Our Big E baked potato pick might surprise you. #thebigE ♬ original sound - MassLive News - MassLive News

The Big E in West Springfield is the annual culinary manifestation of all things deep-fried and nostalgic. For 17 days, vendors do their best to tempt you with all things edible. MassLive’s own Nick O’Malley cheats death every year to produce a guide of all things food at this enormous fair. There are also animals and rides, but the subject matter contained herein will focus on a matter of critical significance: Which baked potato is the best?

Our social media posts were rife with opposing comments from our 2024 venture into the Big E when we sent Reporter Charlie McKenna to try the Maine Baked potato . His assessment of a “7.5-8 (out of 10

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