In a rehashing of the arguments made ahead of the state’s decision to legalize sports betting, bookmakers are appealing to the Legislature to allow Bay State residents to do their casino gambling from home, while opponents warn of worsening gambling problems.
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Cape Cod National Seashore moving to fully cashless system, shark researchers urge beachgoers to be ‘Shark Smart’
Cape Cod National Seashore moving to fully cashless system; shark researchers urge beachgoers to be ‘Shark Smart’
The creative life of Ashburnham artists
ASHBURNHAM — The community is welcome to take a tour of the home studios of Ashburnham’s artists from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, June 28. “Local artists will open their studios for visits by interested art appreciators,” said Jess Mynes, library director, Stevens Memorial Library. “Creative Connections (which will be open from 10 a.m. […]
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of June 23, 2025
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of June 23, 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 […]
Veranova breaks ground on Devens expansion
DEVENS — U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan joined officials at Veranova’s Devens campus Wednesday for a groundbreaking ceremony on a planned expansion of the facility to add a new process development laboratory and two “Good Manufacturing Practice” suites.
Massachusetts State Police union fighting accusations after Karen Read verdict
Days after the jury cleared Karen Read of murder and manslaughter, a state police union is fighting back against “baseless accusations” that the investigation into John O’Keefe’s death was “compromised.”
