TOWNSEND — The local VFW is offering students the chance to create art that could lead to prizes at the local, state and national levels. The VFW Auxiliary to Townsend Post No. 6538 is sponsoring the Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest in conjunction with the VFW Auxiliary Department of Massachusetts and the Veterans of […]
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Worcester Health Board backs injection site pilot
WORCESTER — The second largest city in Massachusetts has taken the first step towards supporting overdose prevention centers, sometimes referred to as safe injection sites, where people can use drugs under medical supervision. The Worcester Board of Health voted unanimously Monday night to support piloting the idea, adding on to a list of communities that […]
Pet of the Week: Loki at Second Chance
Hail Loki – God of Mischief, and Dog of Love. Second Chance Animal Services currently has a large lab/retriever mix seeking a home. He’s a senior (seven years), and in good health. Volunteers report he has “plenty of energy for games and cuddles,” and that his “playful spirit keeps him young.” Loki has a brown […]
Fundraiser nets $10K for Ginny’s Helping Hand
LEOMINSTER – The recent Murder Mystery Dinner fundraiser to benefit Ginny’s Helping Hand was a huge success, netting $10,000 for the nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a hand up to those in need. “We are grateful beyond words with how the community showed up to support our first Murder Mystery Dinner,” said Ginny’s […]
LCU gives back to The Arc of Opportunity
LEOMINSTER – As a leading advocate for giving back to the local communities and helping to improve lives of neighbors in need, Katie Najjar, Senior Vice President of Retail Banking at Leominster Credit Union (LCU) visited The Arc of Opportunity in North Central MA on Feb. 27, and presented a check in the amount of […]
Why are more young adults getting colorectal cancer? Mass General researcher is trying to find out
As a rising number of young adults get colorectal cancer before they turn 50, a Mass General researcher is trying to find out what’s behind the alarming jump in this early-onset cancer.
