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Editorial: Leominster’s flood aid a testament to its dogged efforts
It pays to not take no for an answer. Just ask Leominster Mayor Dean Mazzarella. Back in February, after months of filling out damage forms and applications, collecting data, and consulting with outside experts as a result of the damages incurred during September’s devastating rains, Leominster expected better news from the federal government than what the city received.
Six MetroWest dining establishments that serve lobster rolls, other seafood favorites
WELLESLEY — The heck with market price, get yourself a lobster roll!. And at Captain Marden's Seafoods on Linden Street, fresh lobster rolls are cooked inside a food truck in the restaurant parking lot. "We're a family business, and we've been in the community since 1945," said owner Roy...
Union picket shows fight over working conditions at Saint Vincent Hospital isn't over
In March, eight nurses sued St. Vincent Hospital and owner Tenet Healthcare under Massachusetts’ Healthcare Whistleblower Law, alleging the hospital fired them after they filed complaints about an overwhelming workload that made it impossible to provide patients with the care they needed. Members of United Food & Commercial Workers...
'Kitten Shower' helps local shelter manage busy adoption season
WORCESTER, Mass. - As the Worcester Animal Rescue League prepares for a busy stretch of kitten arrivals, people from the community helped out at the organization’s annual "Kitten Shower" donation event. People donated food, kitty litter, paper towels and other necessities for raising a cat. Kristin Mullins, executive director...
Mock Crash Drives Home Safety Message
DRACUT — Fire Chief Richard Patterson and Police Chief Peter Bartlett report that the Dracut Fire and Police Departments participated in a mock crash at Dracut High School on Friday morning. As prom and graduation season approach, the police and fire departments teamed up with the Dracut High School...
OPINION: MBTA Communties Act will overwhelm communities like Ashland with apartments
There’s a 250-unit, five-story 40B apartment complex proposed for the mill buildings site at 10-60 Main St. in downtown Ashland. Everyone needs a place to live that they love and can afford. But the current architectural trend — Soviet bloc-style building design — is troublesome, especially in a small-scale town center. I do however, support well thought and responsible development.
Patriot Front protests in front of Armory building in Lexington
About 20 men dressed in matching army-green shirts, their faces hidden by white masks and sunglasses, protested in front of the Massachusetts National Guard armory in Lexington on Saturday afternoon. The group held a sign reading “Repel the Invaders, Join the Minutemen.”. The protesters were members of Patriot Front,...
With cuts coming to Worcester schools, concerns focus on dual language, special education
WORCESTER ― Parents aired concerns about plans to reduce staff during a public hearing Monday on a budget proposal for the Worcester Public Schools, with particular focus on staffing for dual language programs and special education classes. Last week, school administrators released their plans for cutting a $22 million shortfall in the budget...
Another central Massachusetts movie theater is closing its doors
WEST BOYLSTON - For the second time this spring, a multi-screen movie theater in central Massachusetts has announced it will be going out of business. West Boylston Cinema said this weekend that its last day will be May 30.The five-screen theater that advertised "Hollywood movies at Hometown prices" opened in 1997."An Unfortunate Time Approaches," owner Kevin Broderick posted to Facebook. "It is with a great amount of sorrow that I have to announce the closing of West Boylston Cinema at the end of the business day on May 30, 2024."Broderick thanked moviegoers for "wonderful memories" for more than 20 years...
Harvard students accuse school of breaking agreement by placing dozens on probation
CAMBRIDGE - Harvard students rallied Sunday, accusing the university of breaking their agreement by placing dozens of protesters on probation, preventing several from graduating.Shouting proudly, pro-Palestinian supporters rallied at the entrance to Harvard Yard. The rally was led by Harvard Out of Occupied Palestine, or HOOP.Students said they're being prevented from graduatingThe rally was to support Harvard students who were involved in the pro-Palestinian encampment. They said they're now being prevented from graduating. During the rally, protesters read a letter from Harvard students, who remained anonymous."I will not be allowed to walk with a degree in hand for standing up...
Judge sets bail as man charged in connection with deadly Northboro shooting returns to court
NORTHBORO, MASS. (WHDH) - A judge set bail on Monday for one of three men facing weapons charges in connection with a deadly shooting in Northborough earlier this month. Wallisom Texeira Da Silva was arraigned on Monday of last week, one day after police arrested him alongside Arnoldo Nogueira Filho and Pedro Desouza-Passos.
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