TEWKSBURY — Embattled Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas said in a statement Tuesday Operations Director Joe Schmidt and Grocery Supervisor Tom Gordon, who were each put on leave in May along with Demoulas, were both fired.
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Oxygen tank device, smoking eyed in deadly Fall River fire probe
Officials announced a preliminary investigation shows a oxygen tank malfunction or smoking may have caused the deadly Fall River assisted living facility fire that claimed the lives of 10 last week — and the presence of medical oxygen throughout the building likely fueled the massive tragedy.
Massachusetts judge denies Republic Services’ restraining order, injunction requests against striking Teamsters
Waste management giant Republic Services’ request for a temporary restraining order and injunction against the striking Teamsters has been denied by a federal judge.
Sunshine and skating fill downtown Leominster Saturday
LEOMINSTER — A pop-up roller-skating party held downtown over the weekend drew scores of people together for a festive summer evening event. A large number of youths — and adults — zipped around on roller skates, rollerblades and scooters in the blocked-off area of West Street during the July 19 affair organized by the city. […]
$1M prize won on ticket sold in Worcester
WORCESTER — City resident Mark DuBois is the winner of a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$4,000,000 Cash King Doubler” instant ticket game. DuBois, of Worcester, chose the cash option on his prize and received a one-time payment of $650,000 (before taxes). He said he plans on investing his winnings. He purchased […]
Seven hospitalized after truck crashes into Shriver Job Corps building
DEVENS — Massachusetts State Police responded to the Shriver Job Corps facility Monday morning after a flatbed truck crashed into the Jackson Road building.
