A day after an attorney wrote that Steward Health Care’s CEO won’t be at a congressional hearing next week despite being subpoenaed, lawmakers said they’re working on a contempt citation against the embattled leader.
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Human cases of EEE, West Nile virus reported in Middlesex County
The Department of Public Health reported on Thursday that human cases of both Eastern equine encephalitis and West Nile virus have been found in Middlesex County.
Massachusetts hate crime: Quincy man sentenced to 18 months after tirade against Asian family
A federal court judge has sentenced a 78-year-old white Quincy man to 18 months in prison for threatening to kill an Asian family, telling them to “go back to China,” before he drove his car into a member of the family.
MCAS ‘rarely prevents’ high schooler from getting diplomas, study of ballot question says
A requirement that students pass the MCAS in 10th grade “rarely prevents” them from getting a high school diploma, according to a report that analyzes a question on the ballot this year that would strike the prerequisite for graduation.
Our Lady of the Lake Church to host 48th annual parish bazaar
LEOMINSTER — As the pastor of Our Lady of the Lake Church, Father Kenneth Cardinale is looking forward to experiencing his second parish bazaar, which is planned for this weekend. “When I came here last summer, I was delighted to discover that the parish has this marvelous tradition,” he said. “This year will be the […]
Second Chance to host low-cost pet vaccine clinic and dog license registration
FITCHBURG — Registration is now open for the Jeffrey P. Stephens Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic, organized by Second Chance Animal Services, and will be held from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Fitchburg Fire Department Headquarters, 33 North St. The City Clerk will be present to register Fitchburg dogs. The cost for […]
