Convicted murderer Philip Chism, who was sentenced to life in jail for the brutal rape and slay Danvers math teacher Collen Ritzer, has lost his bids for a new trial and for his conviction to be tossed.
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‘A community of weavers’
LEOMINSTER — A Place to Weave, located in the plaza on Arlington Street on the Fitchburg line, is an artistic joy that provides anyone the opportunity to learn how to weave like a true professional. “Weaving fabric has been part of human life since the Neolithic era,” said owner Beth Guertin. “It is a combination […]
Man sentenced to 7-9 years for perjury in treehouse murder investigation
WORCESTER — On Friday, a Worcester Superior court judge sentenced Jonathan Lind – the boyfriend of a woman who killed a man after luring him to a treehouse in Ashburnham – to serve 7 to 9 years in State Prison after his December conviction on perjury charges, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. […]
Sally Cragin hosting ‘Love Signs – Relationship Astrology’
LEOMINSTER – Valentine’s month can highlight platonic as well as romantic relationships and a unique experience for lovers or just ‘besties’. Join Sally Cragin, Llewellyn Worldwide author, for an entertaining and informative interactive workshop titled “Love Signs – Relationship Astrology” from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, to be presented as part of Dragon’s […]
VFW Auxiliary Post to hold 3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contest
TOWNSEND — The VFW Auxiliary Post No. 6538 is sponsoring the 3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contest in conjunction with the VFW Auxiliary Department of Massachusetts and the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Auxiliary. Through the contest, high school students have the opportunity to use their artistic talents to express their patriotism while competing […]
Healey halts plans for hospital closures
Gov. Maura Healey is halting her plans to close a Cape Cod psychiatric hospital and a Canton children’s rehab hospital after hearing “directly” from community members about how important the facilities are.
