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Lawrence bags state title
The Warriors won it all! Lawrence Academy rallied back after suffering a Game Two setback to run-rule Kerr-Vance Academy and win the NCISAA State Championship. Senior Zander Mizelle raced home on a wild pitch in the bottom of the fifth frame to establish Lawrence's 10-0 victory. Lawrence had won Game One on Friday evening before KVA forced the third and deciding contest. Lawence finished the season 22-7. More details to come.
They joined the team for snacks. Now Quabbin's newest girls golfers love the sport
What do you do when you tee off in a golf match and look down and realize you completely missed the ball and only hit the tee? You laugh it off. That is exactly what Molly Wilder did, and continues to do, when she makes a little mistake in her first season on the...
Steward Health Care confirms intent to sell Nashoba Valley Medical Center
In a late Wednesday filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, Steward Health Care laid out a timeline and “global bidding and auction procedures” to govern the sale of its hospitals and other assets, including the Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer. The document confirms for the first time Steward’s intent to sell the hospital, but does not rule out a decision to close it.
Rollstone Bank and Trust promotes 3
FITCHBURG – Rollstone Bank & Trust (RBT) announced three promotions within the organization. • Melanie Sauvageau to first vice president, deposit operations and eBanking. She started with RBT as a teller in 2014 and worked her way up in the retail division, most recently as branch manager of the Parkhill office.
It's almost playoff time. The latest in Gardner area high school boys and girls lacrosse
Take a look at the latest updates on Gardner-area lacrosse teams. With a range of records and success, some are in good shape going into postseason while others are looking to finish strong. Oakmont boys lacrosse Oakmont is in first in the Mid-Wach B league with a record of 10-5 and one more...
Mount Wachusett Community College awards 620 diplomas: see who graduated from greater Gardner
Mount Wachusett Community College awarded 620 degrees and certificates to graduates at commencement on Wednesday, May 15. "Welcome to this celebration of our students," said MWCC President James Vander Hooven. Lt Gov. Kim Driscoll was the commencement speaker. Driscoll commended the students for their achievements. ...
‘It was chaos’: Three men charged in shooting death of teenage boy at large Northboro house party
A wild free-for-all after shots were fired at what the Worcester County DA’s Office says was a birthday party at a Northborough home early Sunday morning. That million-dollar home is still listed on Booking.com.
Milford Superintendent of Schools Kevin McIntyre will not be leaving for Leominster
MILFORD — Superintendent of Schools Kevin McIntyre was not chosen to become Leominster's next schools chief. McIntyre was one of three finalists for the job, but the Leominster School Committee on Tuesday selected Robin Desmond, chief academic officer in Lowell, to replace the retiring Paula Deacon. The third finalist...
Monty Tech junior brainstormed to aid her fellow students in need. How the 'Nook' came to be
When students return to Monty Tech in the fall, they will find a new pantry at the school aimed at providing necessary everyday items to students free of charge. The “Nook,” which was created by student Jaida Ackeifi, a junior, and Katy Whitaker, the school’s development coordinator, will be stocked with everything from hygiene items, snacks, drinks, phone chargers, cereal, and microwaveable meals – just about anything a student might need to get through the day. ...
The transformation of wool, from farm to fabric
WILTON, N.H. — In Wilton, New Hampshire, a local couple is returning to the New England tradition of textile production, albeit on a much smaller scale. Paul and Bel Vassar are the co-owners ofPict Wool, a small wool-processing mill. They take fleece right off the sheep and transform it into yarn.
Food Whisperer: Unique entrees, wine pairings, and attentive staff make for a special night out at The Herb Lyceum
A few months back, I wrote about places to celebrate a special occasion, reviewing two spots in Boston. Of course, there are places closer to Harvard that are also worthy of a visit for a special occasion. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to enjoy one of those recently, The Herb Lyceum at Gilson’s in Groton.
Highlands names new executive director
FITCHBURG – The Highlands, a local skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, recently welcomed Mark Ailinger as its new executive director. Ailinger comes to the center with more than 35 years of experience working as a licensed nursing home administrator and has led various facilities across Vermont, Connecticut and Massachusetts. He began leading The Highlands on April 23.
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