The nearly $2 million Gov. Maura Healey cut in local earmarks for roughly three dozen fire departments across Massachusetts last month won’t be restored, but her administration says it still supports firefighters.
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Hospital backlogs push northeast MA care system to ‘high risk’
Major swaths of the state’s health care system are now considered “high risk,” with the crisis largely fueled by a major backlog of patients waiting to be discharged from hospitals, the Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association said Monday. MHA indicated the situation is exacerbated by serious financial challenges at Steward Health Care, which on Friday […]
‘Healing Paws’ shares insight on pet rehabilitation care
LUNENBURG – Integrative care for four-footed furry friends will be the topic of conversation at the upcoming book signing for “Healing Paws: The Powerful Benefits of Pet Rehabilitation.” Co-author and Lunenburg resident Marina Doktor will be appearing for a book signing with co-author Renee DeSimone on Feb. 10, from 1-4 p.m. at Concepts Art Studios […]
Dive into FSU alumnus book for Community Read
FITCHBURG — The Community Read program is gearing up to feature alumnus Keith Gentili’s book “White Mountains State,” about the author’s journey to dozens of peaks in the Granite state, during a series of events this spring, including a talk by the author. Gentili’s book, “White Mountains State: A Four-Year Journey Hiking and Summiting New […]
‘Leave feeling full’
FITCHBURG — Before you settle in for kickoff on Sunday, why not first stop by for a breakfast feast and, at the same time, support to students, nonprofits, and various charities that can always use help. The 43rd annual Fitchburg East Rotary Club Big Game Brunch fundraiser will be held on Sunday, Feb. 11 from […]
Fitchburg roads get $1.7M boost in funding
FITCHBURG — It’s no secret that there are many roadways throughout the city that could use some work and it appears that the state has sent a little extra help this year to do so. State Sen. John Cronin and state Rep. Michael Kushmerek announced that the city will be receiving a boost in road […]
