FATV HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Picks of the Week Monday 4:30 p.m., “Kushmerek Connection” with guest State Sen. John Cronin (New) Monday 5 p.m., “North Central Journal” Cancer Support Fund of North Central MA (New) Tuesday 7 p.m., “Barbara & You” with guests Sally Cragin & Kathryn Swantee (New) Wednesday 7 p.m., “Inside Fitchburg” Thursday 7 […]
Local News
Legislature passes long-term care reform bill
BOSTON — The state Legislature passed a comprehensive bill during an informal session this week to address a widespread crisis of staffing shortages and quality of care at long-term care facilities in Massachusetts.
‘It is going to cost lives’: Nashoba Valley Medical Center, Carney Hospital shuttered due to Steward crisis
AYER — After months of drawn-out debate, protests and calls for further intervention into the Steward Health Care bankruptcy crisis, Nashoba Valley Medical Center’s staff solemnly walked out the front door together right at 7 a.m. Saturday when the hospital officially closed down.
Republicans looking to challenge Warren sound off on migrants, wind energy, student loan debt
The three Republicans running to unseat U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren railed against her attempts to cancel student loan debt, criticized local efforts to manage an influx of migrants into Massachusetts, and bashed a wind energy project during a debate Friday evening.
A plant passion project
LEOMINSTER — Walking into Sage Home Collections is like entering another world, with lush vegetation and flora surrounding you and awakening your senses. Kayla Nault launched the delightful boutique that features a curated selection of houseplants, florals, crystals, and gifts several years ago. She came across the 137 Mill St. building it is housed in […]
Strike threat looms over Boston hotel sector
BOSTON — Guests at nearly three dozen Boston hotels could experience less-than-desirable visits fueled by staff shortages as early as this weekend should thousands of hospitality workers go on strike due to unsuccessful contract negotiations. Roughly 4,500 workers who are members of UNITE HERE Local 26 are bracing for strikes across 35 hotels after months […]
