TOWNSEND — Carla McLeman and Amy Harrington have at least three things in common. They are sisters, they love their community in Townsend, they are dedicated to the well-being of children, and they are both excited to welcome the community to two events on Saturday, Sept. 28, which are being held to raise money for […]
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After inmates assault Massachusetts correction officers in ‘deeply troubling’ attack, union slams DOC for ‘inadequate’ response
After inmates assault Massachusetts correction officers in ‘deeply troubling’ attack, union slams DOC for ‘inadequate’ response
Brigham and Women’s study: Drug-free nasal spray could protect against COVID, flu
A new study found a new drug-free nasal spray may protect against respiratory infections like COVID and the flu, Brigham and Women’s Hospital stated in a release Wednesday.
‘Literacy launch’ aims to grow ranks of early readers
CLINTON — Kids in Massachusetts, and nationwide, are behind on reading. In her State of the Commonwealth address at the beginning of this year, Gov. Maura Healey proposed a $30 million investment over five years to boost early literacy efforts. “Every child in this state needs to be able to read and read well — […]
Students create new political parties at Sizer
Sizer School student Charlotte Funk, of Fitchburg, presented her idea for a new political party as part of a school project this week, called “My Party.” Fitchburg Mayor Sam Squailia, far left, visited the school to serve as the guest judge for several of the top projects. The assignment was to create a new political […]
Healey: Probe into recruit’s death should play out before feds get involved
Gov. Maura Healey said an investigation into the death of a Massachusetts State Police recruit this month by an outside attorney should play out first before federal investigators get involved.
