U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan joined a group of congressional Democrats this week in refiling a bill aimed at strengthening Title IX protections for K-12 and college athletes.
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‘We are determined to find a cure’
WORCESTER — The ice was colored a rosy hue at the 13th annual Pink in the Rink hockey game on Feb. 10, a breast cancer focused fundraiser near and dear to co-founder Kathy DiRusso’s heart. The longtime Leominster resident first partnered with the Worcester Sharks in 2012 as the captain of The Cup Crusaders, one […]
Family Recipe Box: Sick of snow? Make some Money’s Cake
Just 48 hours until the big V-Day — if it stops blizzard-ing long enough. If your loved one is hoping for fresh flowers, I’d say get ‘em now. This week, I was reflecting on how Mother Nature has her own “Family Recipe Box” with tried and true formulas such as: snow turning to freezing drizzle, […]
Massachusetts Democrats battle Diana DiZoglio’s office over legislative audit: ‘Whiplash’
Massachusetts senators and the Office of the State Auditor faced off Tuesday in a tense meeting about a legislative audit.
Massachusetts reports spending nearly $500M so far in FY25 on state-run shelters
Gov. Maura Healey’s administration has spent nearly $500 million on the state-run shelter system in fiscal year 2025, according to state data released more than a week after budget writers said they ran out of cash to pay for the emergency assistance program.
‘A fun week of events for all ages to enjoy’
The Leominster and Fitchburg libraries both have many fun and educational programs lined up for February school vacation that are sure to help keep the kids entertained. At the Fitchburg Public Library, which is currently temporarily housed at 166 Boulder Dr., there will be owl pellet dissection programs that require registration on Tues., Feb. 18 […]
