TOWNSEND — School nurse Amber Mendes, of Varnum Brook Elementary School, has been awarded the Rising Star Award for Region 6 by the Massachusetts School Nurse Organization.
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Teachers, advocates call on lawmakers for more education funding in budget process
A coalition of teachers and other unions, advocates and more called on the Massachusetts governor and lawmakers to make education funding adjustments in the fiscal year 2027 budget to address was they called a “fiscal crisis” in the state’s public schools.
Fitchburg Art Museum hosts storytelling, music showcases, open mic nights
FITCHBURG — The Openest Mic and FAM @ Night bring artists to the city, with poets, musicians and storytellers bringing their stories and art to the galleries of the Fitchburg Art Museum for consistent, quality programming for free.
Vanna Howard wins state Senate race in unofficial results
LOWELL — State Rep. Vanna Howard has won the 1st Middlesex District state Senate election in unofficial results from the cities and towns in the district, over Republican candidate Sam Meas and unenrolled candidate Joe Espinola.
Votes cast on 1st Middlesex District state Senate post
Voter turnout was light on Tuesday in the election to fill the vacant 1st Middlesex District state Senate seat, but many people showed up to cast their ballots in hopes that their candidate would win.
Massachusetts gas prices rise after U.S. starts attacking Iran
Massachusetts gas prices rise after U.S. starts attacking Iran
