FITCHBURG — When city resident Damary Rosado first brought her young daughter to the hospital nearly four months ago, they thought she had pneumonia, but things quickly took a sharp turn. Twelve-year-old Rita Harris was diagnosed with myocardia, which they later learned was caused by influenza B — the flu. Her condition worsened very rapidly […]
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Massachusetts State Police ‘tracking’ cases linked to rumored New England serial killer
The leader of the Massachusetts State Police says that online speculation about an active serial killer in New England has the agency’s “attention,” but that evidence doesn’t link the cases — yet.
Massachusetts State Police chief gets to specifics on accountability and transparency
“It’s our job, my job, the team’s job, to create an environment where, when there are deficiencies … that it is rejected by the rest of the department who are meeting the standards,” Col. Geoffrey Noble said.
Fitchburg resident wins $2,500 a Week for Life prize
FITCHBURG — Emil Cook, of Fitchburg, has won a $2,500 a week for life grand prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$2,500 a Week for Life” $10 instant ticket game. Cook chose the cash option on his prize and received a one-time payment of $2,000,000 (before taxes). He said he plans to invest and give […]
Take a journey to the outback
LUNENBURG — Get ready to travel from Lunenburg to the Australian Outback — no passport required. The Lunenburg Public Library invites the community to embark on a vibrant, high-energy journey to Australia through music, storytelling, and culture at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at the library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. The featured program, Didgeridoo Down Under, […]
A fresh take on wellness with Lucy Hutchings
ASHBURNHAM — Tired of fad diets and food guilt? Join local nutrition expert and registered dietitian Lucy Hutchings, RD, for “No More Diets: The Anti-Diet Approach to Weight Loss, Confidence, and Food Freedom” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at the Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive. In this eye-opening and empowering talk, Hutchings offers […]
