The Bay State will attempt to bridge the economic divide caused by the federal government’s sudden seeming aversion to paying for scientific research with research funding of its own.
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For the 38th year, Lowell Folk Festival returns with a packed performance schedule
LOWELL — The 38th annual Lowell Folk Festival is now less than a week away, and with it comes a diverse lineup of performances taking place across the three-day event. To Festival Director Lee Viliesis, the musical lineup has always turned out fantastically, and this year, she said, is no exception.
Healey responds to federal SNAP cuts with statewide anti-hunger task force
As cuts to food assistance come down from the Trump administration, Massachusetts will create an anti-hunger task force to advise on mitigating the losses, Gov. Maura Healey announced Thursday.
Cliff Cash comedy comes to Shirley
SHIRLEY — Cliff Cash brought his signature sardonic comedy style to town on July 12 for a show that touched on politics, family, and the frustrations of air travel, among other relatable topics. The event held at the historic Bull Run Restaurant is part of Cash’s tour that has brought the North Carolina native all […]
‘A sense of solidarity and hope’
FITCHBURG — There’s been a lot of support and enthusiasm for the Indivisible Fitchburg protests, over a dozen held so far and the momentum is only growing. “We are at a time in history that we must take some kind of action, whether it be protests, phone calls to elected officials, or debunking misinformation,” said Indivisible Fitchburg steering […]
Student loan interest to kick in again for 8 million borrowers, Trump administration announces
Nearly 7.7 million student loan borrowers within a Biden-era repayment plan will begin to see interest accrue once again on their student loans, the U.S. Department of Education announced Wednesday.
