GARDNER — Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) recently announced they were awarded three U.S. Department of Education TRIO Student Support Services grants totaling $5,066,500 — $1,013,300 annually — to continue to support programs that help low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities to succeed in college. These grants are awarded every five years […]
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DA Early provides funding to Worcester PD comfort dog program
WORCESTER — Last week, Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. donated $3,000 as part of his Drug Forfeiture Community Reinvestment program to support the Worcester Police Department’s Comfort Dog Program. “Trauma can have a long-term impact on someone’s life, especially for children. We are appreciative of the Worcester Police Department and this important […]
Ashby police officers issued commendation for saving the life of dog-bite victim
ASHBY — Two Ashby Police officers were recognized for their quick response to a medical call in June, during which a victim suffered multiple dog bites. On Tuesday, June 17, at approximately 10:43 p.m., Patrolmen Christopher Davis and Ethan Goodreau were dispatched to a medical call involving a patient who had suffered multiple dog bites […]
Community Calendar
Friday, August 1 Letters of Love Story and Craft Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Enjoy “Dear Street” and “The Thank You Letter” and then write letters on note paper and cards; ages 6-10. Register at leominsterlibrary.org. Tot Time: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Stories, songs, and crafts; ages […]
Gov. Healey offers plan to offset federal research grant cuts
The Bay State will attempt to bridge the economic divide caused by the federal government’s sudden seeming aversion to paying for scientific research with research funding of its own.
Bar advocates stand firm against Massachusetts bill that boosts pay by $20 per hour
“I say to you today and to the leadership, we’re going nowhere. Your ridiculous proposal that you put forward yesterday has only strengthened our resolve,” attorney Sean Delaney said at the State House Thursday.
