Five board members from the ed tech group Massachusetts Computer Using Educators have resigned following a MassCUE conference when speakers made “dangerous” anti-Israel and Holocaust comments.
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Space heater, smoking materials possible factors in Fitchburg 3-alarm fire
FITCHBURG — Fire officials said that the 3-alarm house fire — which injured three occupants and a firefighter on Sunday — started on an enclosed rear porch where a space heater was in use, according to a release from Fire Chief Dante Suarez and State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine. The Fitchburg Fire Department responded […]
Healey vs. ICE: Massachusetts’ sanctuary status under fire
A top ICE official is blasting back at Gov. Maura Healey’s declaration that Massachusetts is “not a sanctuary state.”
Crews battle 3-alarm fire in Fitchburg
In frigid temperatures at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning, Fitchburg Fire personnel, with assistance from area fire companies, began battling what turned into a three-alarm fire at a two-story residence at 153 Ashburnham St. in Fitchburg. At roughly 10 a.m., according to dispatch reports, all crews were pulled from the building. No information on the occupants […]
Maura Healey says Massachusetts is ‘not a sanctuary state,’ shelter costs will decrease
Gov. Maura Healey pledged that the cost of running emergency shelters would decrease from its historic levels, and pushed back on conservatives who have labeled Massachusetts a “sanctuary state.”
‘Feeding my passion’ – Leominster landscaper’s labor of love
LEOMINSTER – If you’ve ever wondered who the magical elf with the green thumb is, who goes around beautifying the city not only during the holidays but year-round, wonder no more. Born and raised in the city, Sallie Poirier is behind many of the flowers, plantings, holiday themed displays, and more that people near and […]