Massachusetts public higher education saw a surge in fall enrollment this year, with community college students jumping by 14% and public four-year colleges increasing for the first time since 2013, according to Massachusetts Department of Higher Education data released Tuesday.
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North Atlantic right whale population actually increases, but ‘threats from vessel strikes and entanglement’ remain
The North Atlantic right whale population actually increases, but ‘threats from vessel strikes and entanglement’ remain
Celebrating seven years
LEOMINSTER — The owners of Aroma Joe’s are celebrating seven years in business this month and are offering specials this week to mark the occasion. Johnny Ahern, his cousin Kevin Ahern, and Kevin’s childhood friend Brad Pacheco opened the 200 Lancaster Rd. franchise location on October 16, 2017, and four years later a franchise in […]
Suspect in downtown fatal shooting surrenders to police
FITCHBURG — The suspect in a double shooting downtown, which left one man dead and another in critical condition on Sunday, surrendered himself to authorities early Monday morning, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Jarrod Hegarty, 32, of Townsend, is being charged with two counts of armed assault with intent to […]
Cronin, Pirro seek Worcester & Middlesex state Senate seat
FITCHBURG — Early voting has begun in Massachusetts and among the contested seats in the Legislature is a race between Democratic incumbent state Sen. John Cronin and Republican challenger Nicholas Pirro for the Worcester & Middlesex District seat.
Second Chance to host free pet vaccine clinic on Oct. 24
WINCHENDON — Second Chance Animal Services, a nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of pets and their owners through accessible veterinary care, will host a free pet vaccine clinic from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Winchendon Fire Department, 405 Central St. The clinic will offer free rabies and distemper […]
