LEOMINSTER — Princess Sasu is following in the footsteps of her older sister and continuing the Celebrating the Success of Women of Color speaker series. The Leominster High School sophomore invited Lourdes Ramirez of Fitchburg State University to be the first guest speaker of the school year. Lourdes, whom Sasu called “a woman of many […]
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May 1 deadline for $10M in maternal health grants
BOSTON — State public health officials intend to award $10 million in grants for maternal and reproductive health care initiatives, as the Healey administration looks to combat the worsening rate of severe maternal morbidity that’s disproportionately impacting people of color. The Department of Public Health will distribute the grants over three years, Gov. Maura Healey’s […]
Budget cuts on the table amid runaway migrant costs, Speaker says
House Speaker Ron Mariano suggested Thursday that broad budget cuts could be on the table when lawmakers sit down next year to draft the fiscal year 2026 budget, painting a grim financial picture for Massachusetts fueled by the historically high cost of running state-run shelters.
‘More special than anything’
FITCHBURG — Rob Haneisen believes in having fun, feeling good, and most importantly helping others along the way. “That’s the whole point in life, right?” Haneisen, a Fitchburg resident, and a first-time participant of this year’s Boston Marathon, said rhetorically. Haneisen’s love of running began – sort of by chance – when he started taking […]
Celebrating National Vietnam War Veterans Day
PEPPERELL — National Vietnam War Veterans Day is observed every year on March 29, and it is a way to thank and honor our nation’s Vietnam Veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. Commemorative events like wreath-laying ceremonies, speeches, and luncheons are held to mark the occasion at venues that include the Vietnam […]
St. Bernard’s High School announces new principal
FITCHBURG — Following a nationwide search, St. Bernard’s High School announced its next visionary leader and 20th principal earlier this month – Joseph Cussen. Cussen, who is currently located in Seattle, Washington, is returning to his roots this summer to take the helm at the school effective July 1st. Cussen is a native of Arlington […]
