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US Dept. of Ed investigating complaint of anti-Palestinian discrimination at UMass
AMHERST — In early October, a University of Massachusetts Amherst student on an electric scooter attempted to hit people at a Students for Justice in Palestine protest. He shouted “kill all Arabs,” while playing audio of bombs exploding on a speaker. That’s according to a discrimination complaint...
Stress drives rejected Amherst principal candidate to seek medical leave, lawyer says
The Amherst Regional Middle School’s dean of students, Lamikco “Meka” Magee, who recently filed a federal lawsuit against the district and was a finalist for the middle school principal position, has stepped away from work due to health concerns, according to her attorney. “The District’s defamation and...
Which of these 11 Gardner-area athletes had the best performance of the week?
Last week, readers voted Oakmont softball's Jen Buszkiewicz The Gardner News Athlete of the Week, earning 50.33% of the votes. Buszkiewicz earned a spot in last week's poll for her performance against Lunenburg on April 15. She had three hits and four RBIs, leading to a 16-1 victory. Following up Buszkiewicz was Meg Minns of Gardner softball (34.95%), who hit a two-run single to give the Wildcats the lead against Maynard on April 19. ...
MassWildlife is restocking North Central Mass. fishing holes with trout - where to go
Spring is here, and the weather is finally warm enough for Greater Gardner residents to enjoy outdoor activities, from hiking to fishing, in the many natural spaces. The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife plans many programs annually to promote hunting and fishing best practices, from preserving state parks to restocking fish for its fishing programs.
Pro-Palestine protester stands in solidarity with campus rallies
AMHERST, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Pro-Palestinian protests happening across the country and now UMass Amherst. We’re speaking with someone who has been protesting the Israel-Hamas war, from the very beginning. Western Mass News spoke with Priscilla Lynch, one of the six protestors who occupied the office of Congressman Jim McGovern...
Worcester County real estate transfers, Sunday, April 28
$565,000, 41 Willard Rd, Lavoie, Brittney L, and Lavoie, Andrew, to Krysiak, Alexander R, and Lambert, Brianne L.$424,900, 61 Young Rd, Dunton-Leon Jr, William E, and Leon, Cesar E, to Bruso 3rd, Carl E, and Omara, Elizabeth A.$280,000, 120 Central St, Davieau, Kate A, and Davieau, Benjamin, to L5 Development LLC.
MWCC to host workshop on the Black experience in the outdoor industry - why it's important
The first known Black person to hike all 48 of New Hampshire's 4,000-foot peaks in the winter, Mardi Fuller, is returning to Mount Wachusett Community College to guide a discussion on the racist history of the outdoor industry. On Tuesday, April 30, at the MWCC Gardner campus, Fuller plans to talk about her experiences and obstacles she faces as a Black woman in the outdoor industry while creating a safe space for other people of color...
See all homes sold in Worcester County, April 21 to April 27
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Worcester County reported from April 21 to April 27. There were 135 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,596-square-foot home on Eva Drive in Leominster that sold for $450,000. Ashburnham.
More than $2 million in marijuana taxes have been paid in Greater Gardner. Where do they go?
In the eight years since the retail sale of marijuana was legalized in Massachusetts, over 310 dispensaries have opened across the commonwealth, including four dispensaries in the Greater Gardner area. In addition to providing safe and legal access to marijuana, the dispensaries are providing revenue to the cities and towns...
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