FITCHBURG — Democratic incumbent state Sen. John Cronin has secured his seat for the Worcester & Middlesex District, defeating Republican challenger and political newcomer Nicholas Pirro with approximately 59% of the vote.
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Cronin, Pirro seek Worcester & Middlesex state Senate seat
FITCHBURG — Early voting has begun in Massachusetts and among the contested seats in the Legislature is a race between Democratic incumbent state Sen. John Cronin and Republican challenger Nicholas Pirro for the Worcester & Middlesex District seat.
‘Literacy launch’ aims to grow ranks of early readers
CLINTON — Kids in Massachusetts, and nationwide, are behind on reading. In her State of the Commonwealth address at the beginning of this year, Gov. Maura Healey proposed a $30 million investment over five years to boost early literacy efforts. “Every child in this state needs to be able to read and read well — […]
Local roundup: Nashoba shuts out Crusaders
The Nashoba Regional girls soccer team remains undefeated, having rolled past Groton-Dunstable for a 5-0 road win on Thursday. Maddie Dempsey paced the Wolves (3-0), while Briseis Terra, Kat Davis and Sophie Kuefler each added single markers for Nashoba in the shutout win. Oakmont 2, Maynard 0: Jada LeBlanc netted an unassisted goal late in the […]
Feds shower $25M on Mass. for road safety
Ten Massachusetts municipalities and two agencies have secured $25 million in federal funding to bolster roadway safety, with the aim of eliminating transportation-related fatalities and serious injuries, Gov. Maura Healey’s office said Monday. Both Fitchburg and Clinton receive around $400,000 each in road safety grants. Of the total $25 million, around $9.5 million is flowing […]
Play Day puts the spotlight on field hockey
LEOMINSTER — Local field hockey fans got a chance to whet their appetites for the upcoming regular season at the 2024 Central Massachusetts Field Hockey Play Day on Thursday. A total of 12 area teams made the trip to Doyle Field for the event in preparation for the regular season beginning next week. “It’s awesome […]
