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 […]
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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.
Boston University faces $5 million class action lawsuit for reportedly paying employees late
Boston University faces $5 million class action lawsuit for reportedly paying employees late: ‘The withholding of millions of dollars in wages’
‘Growing a sustainable creative economy’
FITCHBURG — Arts matter to everyone — that was just one of the messages put forward during the first Creative Network Summit sponsored by the Fitchburg Creative City Partnership, and headed by artist and organizer Derek Craig of Young Coff33. Held this weekend at Fitchburg Art Museum and the Fitchburg Senior Center, the Summit brought […]
‘A transformative opportunity’
GARDNER — Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) has been awarded an $874,420 grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program. This significant funding will support the implementation of the MWCC Village Project, a comprehensive initiative designed to address basic needs insecurities among MWCC’s diverse student population. “This grant represents a […]