Michael Minogue, a major donor to federal conservatives, announced a campaign for Massachusetts governor Wednesday morning after months of speculation over whether the South Hamilton resident would jump into the increasingly crowded Republican primary next year.
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Leominster takes a proactive approach to protect watersheds by safeguarding reservoirs, wells
LEOMINSTER — Nearly three decades ago the Leominster Water Department set out to safeguard its drinking water by purchasing as many acres of land as possible in its watershed. In the years following the department added 700 acres to its portfolio of protected land across the city and today, more than 2,300 total acres of […]
Sizer recognized as 1 of 13 in MA to reclaim pre-pandemic MCAS levels
FITCHBURG — On Monday, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released statewide MCAS results during an announcement event held at Ottoson Middle School in Arlington. While the overall tone was sobering, education leaders celebrated both statewide efforts and standout districts making strong gains. Among those honored was Sizer School: A North Central Charter […]
Guided mushroom walk with Jonathan Kranz and the Ashburnham Conservation Trust
ASHBURNHAM — Explore the hidden secrets of our forests, the fungi that emerge as delicious, deadly, or merely delightful mushrooms at an event titled “Guided Mushroom Walk with the Ashburnham Conservation Trust” from 10 a.m. until noon, Sunday, Oct. 12. Participants are asked to meet at Bush Hill Road. Join Jonathan Kranz as he teaches […]
Westminster Cultural Council seeks funding proposals
The Westminster Cultural Council (WCC) seeks funding proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs. Funds can be used for a variety of projects and activities in and around Westminster including exhibits, festivals, short-term artist residencies, workshops, lectures and performances. This year the Council will distribute over $12,000 in grants. Previous funded projects include music […]
Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ could see Massachusetts lose $650M in tax revenue
Massachusetts could lose out on $650 million in state revenue because of the tax breaks and spending cuts bill President Donald Trump signed over the summer, a massive budget shocker that could leave Beacon Hill Democrats scrambling to plug holes.
