LUNENBURG — A small but determined group of people gathered in the center of town on Monday afternoon, one of many protests held across the state and country on President’s Day in opposition to the actions of President Donald Trump and his administration, including Elon Musk. The signs they held made their message loud and […]
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National Guard leadership ed program still strong at ASRHS
SEN-L-leadership-0219 National Guard leadership ed program still strong at ASRHS AYER — A success story is one that withstands the test of time. Like the National Guard Leadership Education Program at Ayer Shirley Regional High School, established at the former Ayer High School 21 years ago and still going strong. The program offers unique opportunities […]
Family Recipe Box: Let’s talk comfort food
As Sonny and Cher sang (and sang), “the beat goes on,” but they always lived in desert climates so they had no idea what those of us marooned in the winter wonderland of New England endure. This year, the snow goes on (and on). Here’s a consoling fact: five Mondays from now it will be […]
President’s Day celebrated in the city
FITCHBURG — President’s Day was celebrated at Active Life Adult Day Health Care center on Monday morning with a song and a visit from Mayor Sam Squailia. Nana Adwubi, a nurse at the spacious Water Street center, proudly watched her six-year-old daughter Adepa Kwarteng all decked out in a festive red, white, and blue ensemble […]
Massachusetts Teachers Association continues to face heat after ‘vile antisemitic stereotypes’ highlighted, including Star of David made out of dollar bills
The Massachusetts Teachers Association continues to face heat for its “antisemitic list of resources” that were highlighted during a recent State House hearing, including a poster of dollar bills folded into a Star of David.
Boston man who oversaw VA information security swept up in DOGE cuts: ‘Veteran privacy at risk’
A Boston man who oversaw information security for the federal Veterans Affairs website and endorsed Kamala Harris for president says he has been fired as the Trump administration ramps up its efforts to downsize the federal workforce.