An adult resident from Worcester County who recently traveled internationally has been diagnosed with measles, the first confirmed case in a Massachusetts resident since 2020, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported.
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State could spend ‘upwards’ of $800K to renovate Norfolk prison turned shelter
Gov. Maura Healey’s administration could spend “upwards” of $800,000 to renovate and improve a former prison in Norfolk that was tapped earlier this year to house migrant families, many of whom were sleeping at Logan Airport, according to local and state officials briefed on the matter.
Taking a new STEP forward
FITCHBURG — When the first STEP class graduated from Montachusett Regional Technical High School in June, it was a significant step forward for the 12 graduates, young adults with disabilities chosen to participate in the innovative workforce training program that was introduced at the school in April. Monty Tech was the only vocational school in […]
Boston diabetes study: Inconsistent sleep leads to higher risk of type 2 diabetes
Boston researchers found that people with irregular sleep patterns had a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to those who got more consistent sleep.
How the Massachusetts State Police said its dealing with illegal covert recordings in investigations
The Massachusetts State Police said it adopted new training and policies on covert audio recordings once illegal recordings were uncovered in 2022, leading to new trials for a slew of Worcester County drug convictions.
‘It’s peace of mind’
FITCHBURG — It’s been a bittersweet experience being gifted a new roof for the home Maureen Cormier shared with her late husband. City based Red Dog’s Roofing installed a new roof on July 8 as part of the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project. U.S. Marine Corps veteran Robert Cormier had been selected and approved as a recipient […]
