Massachusetts lawmakers shipped Gov. Muara Healey a spending bill Thursday that hands her $426 million to spend on emergency shelters over the next year-plus and caps families’ time in the system at nine months.
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Citizens of the Year nominations sought for Starburst 2024 in Leominster
LEOMINSTER — With summer coming up fast, the city is preparing for Starburst 2024, the long-running summer event that recognizes individuals who embody the highest ideals of the community. With a deadline of June 7, organizers have asked the public to submit their nominations for the Citizens of the Year award, given out each year […]
Eye on Art: Spring art events abound around the region this weekend
Spring has sprung around here in the week that Eye on Art took a break. There are options galore to enjoy art and mix and mingle with like-minded folk at receptions and events. And we’ve got some ideas for arts-oriented fun coming up this weekend. Gallery Sitka, 2 Shaker Road in Shirley announces the exhibition […]
Stages: Neary’s award-winning ‘The Stands’ plays Newburyport’s Firehouse
Last spring, Jack Neary’s new play “The Stands” had its world premiere at The Players Ring in Portsmouth, N.H. It won several New Hampshire Theatre Awards, including Outstanding Professional Production and Best Direction. Now the fast-moving, funny, timely, suspenseful play is coming to the Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Square, Newburyport, where it plays […]
Entrepreneur striving to REVIVE women
LEOMINSTER — Erin Logan is continuing her mission to empower women through her endeavors in the local community. The entrepreneur celebrated the opening of her accessories store Lure by Logan with a ribbon cutting last month. Logan has had an online store (shoplurebylogan.com) for a few years, which will remain, and was a vendor at […]
Read to a Shelter Cat program returns Sunday
WINCHENDON — Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue announced that they will be once again holding their Read to a Shelter Cat event from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at 273 Central St. Numerous slots are available and, though the program is free, donations to assist with veterinary care or canned cat food are […]
