On the eve of the Karen Read retrial, Judge Beverly Cannone handed down rulings related to jurors and a defense expert for the heavily scrutinized Canton murder case.
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Number of families, migrants in Massachusetts shelters down 30%, data shows
The number of families in taxpayer-funded emergency shelters has started to decline after hitting a peak of more than 7,600 households in July 2024, which providers who serve the system say is because of restrictive policies that have been put in place over the past year.
ICE giving governor cold shoulder over Tufts student arrest, Healey says
Gov. Maura Healey says she has heard ‘really nothing’ from the administration over the arrest of Rumeysa Ozturk or more than 300 others.
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of March 31, 2025
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of March 31, 2025. Road Construction Monday – Sunday 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. River Street Bridge: MassDOT’s contractor Northern Construction has implemented a detour on the River Street Bridge. All southbound traffic […]
‘A path of hope’
LEOMINSTER— The gathering at the home of the Noseworthy family earlier this month marked the completion of reconstruction from the flash flood a year and a half ago, two hours in time that changed everything for them. “This has been an incredibly difficult journey in many ways,” said Graeme Noseworthy ahead of the March 15 ribbon […]
Enjoy the journey of the Boston Marathon with author Paul Clerici
LEOMINSTER — Author Paul Clerici is excited to take you through the colorful 26.2-mile journey of the iconic Boston Marathon — mile by mile, town by town, story by story — from 2 until 3 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at the Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. With his unique vast array of experience and […]
