The economists at MassBenchmarks are taking a more dim view of the state’s economy almost halfway through 2024 and said Thursday that a recent slowdown in growth revives questions of whether the economy is headed for a recession or a soft landing. “The economy is not as strong as first thought and there is a […]
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Police: Drowning victim identified as Fitchburg man
DUBLIN, N.H. — On Sunday, police identified a 51-year-old Fitchburg man who had been found drowned on the northern side of Dublin Lake, according to Dublin, N.H. Police. Early Friday morning, State Police Marine Patrol and Dublin Police responded to Dublin Lake in regards to the report of a male subject in his fifties who […]
City Clerk wants students to stand up and be counted
FITCHBURG — The city is striving to make youth voter registration a ‘fun and easy’ process for high school students now old enough to vote. In addition, students within a year or two of turning 18 can pre-register. City Clerk Joanna Bilotta-Simeone will be coming to Fitchburg High School on Thursday, May 23, during the […]
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 […]
Pro-Palestine protesters plan rally against Biden visit to Boston Tuesday
Biden is scheduled to fly into Boston and attend two campaign receptions in the city, following a stop to deliver remarks at an event in Nashua, New Hampshire on Tuesday morning, according to the White House. Boston Police posted traffic advisories related to the visit for Logan Airport, the Back Bay and the Seaport District from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Massachusetts woman dies after procedure at Somerville home, liposuction operation reportedly under investigation
An Everett woman has died after undergoing a medical procedure at a Somerville home, according to police who are reportedly investigating an illegal liposuction operation.