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One million MA residents in danger of losing food assistance amidst gov’t shutdown
North Central Massachusetts community members who receive food assistance are reeling from the news that benefits are in danger of not being issued on Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown, now the second longest shutdown in the country’s history. More than 1 million people in the state and approximately 42 million across the nation […]
Thousands in region join millions nationwide for second No Kings protest
Thousands took to the streets for multiple gatherings in the region over the weekend for the second iteration of No Kings, a growing protest movement in response to what organizers describe as authoritarian policies of President Donald Trump and corruption in his administration. The rally at Institute Park in Worcester drew over 4,000 people and […]
GreenDrop ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Oct. 22
The community is invited to a ribbon-cutting celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 at 10 a.m. at the new GreenDrop donation site in Water Tower Plaza. GreenDrop accepts gently used clothing, shoes, and household items at this location on behalf of its nonprofit partner, the Epilepsy Foundation New England. There will be coffee and donuts […]
Local author Mark Bodanza releases 15th book
LEOMINSTER — Local author, attorney, and historian Mark Bodanza has announced the release of his 15th book titled “My Coincidental Journey: Joyful Reflections of a Writing Life Unplanned.” In 2009, Bodanza published his first book, “A Game That Forged Rivals: How Competition between Two New England High Schools Created One of the Greatest Traditions in […]
International delegation visits North Central MA
LEOMINSTER — As the U.S. comes up on its 250th anniversary, residents may think of this country as a very old place, but for three visitors from countries far older, the nuances, traditions, and power of local and state government were breathtakingly fresh and new. Recently, Leominster state Rep. Natalie Higgins hosted a delegation of […]
