Spending on Massachusetts shelters housing migrants and local residents climbed to $655 million as of the end of May as costs continued to mount.
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Tiger shark washes up on Nantucket; Atlantic White Shark Conservancy reports new detection data
A large tiger shark washed up on a Nantucket beach this week, a “really unique” incident this early in the season for the warm water species.
Local Veterans award scholarships to eight seniors
LEOMINSTER — Members of the local chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America held a ceremony on May 14 at Carter Park to award scholarships to eight high school seniors. The Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Chapter 116 awarded scholarships to Leominster seniors Lily Rice, Nina Marchetti, Alaina Garcia, Taylor Crowley, Sam Eichmann, Victoria Miele, […]
House approves five-year, $6.5B housing bond
BOSTON — Nearly 18 months after legislative leaders kicked off the two-year term by identifying sky-high housing costs as one of their chief areas of focus, the Massachusetts House stamped its approval on a $6.5 billion plan that top Democrats believe will begin to unwind decades of sluggish production. The House voted 145-13 to approve […]
Meeting old friends for the first time
PEPPERELL — Students of Michelle Stapel’s third grade class at the Varnum Brook Elementary School met their yearlong senior pen pals for the first time. The pen pal program has been in existence for about 16 years and Stapel’s love for the program is reflected in her excited students. “The children enjoy receiving their monthly […]
Bedford woman accused of murdering her parents
BEDFORD — Kids were playing in their yards and people were out for walks in what appeared to be a scenic suburban Thursday evening in Bedford. Out of place was an officer sitting in a police cruiser parked in the driveway of 10 Washington St.
