Friday, April 12 Yoga & Literacy: 10:15 a.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Learn gentle yoga and early literacy skills with Ellen Olson-Brown; ages 3-5. Register at gpl.org. Preschool STEAM Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. 978-897-8572. Tot Time Special – Bangarang Yoga: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main […]
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North Middlesex Regional hosts polar plunge
TOWNSEND — Students from all grade levels in the North Middlesex Regional School District withstood the icy water during a mobile polar plunge to raise funds for Special Olympics Massachusetts. Approximately 90 students at all six District schools participated in the polar plunge, which was made possible by the Special Olympics of Massachusetts mobile polar […]
Fitchburg resident works towards dream as a doctor
FITCHBURG — Christian Pineda’s journey to medical school was not direct. After high school, he had his eyes on Princeton University but he eventually found his way back to Massachusetts – specifically UMass Amherst. While at UMass Amherst, Pineda became interested in the medical field and found out about the BaccMD program. The BaccMD program […]
House proposes $57.9B budget for new fiscal reality
BOSTON — House Democrats on Wednesday rolled out a $57.9 billion state budget for fiscal year 2025 that mirrors many of Gov. Maura Healey’s ideas for tapping new funding sources while calling for a slightly smaller spending increase. The proposal set for debate in two weeks would increase spending by about $1.9 billion, or 3.3%, […]
Finalists named in FSU presidential search
FITCHBURG — Three finalists have been named for Fitchburg State University’s next president. The candidates, selected in a nationwide search, will visit the university campus in the coming weeks to meet with campus constituencies including open forums with the general public. The university’s Board of Trustees will vote on the next presidential appointment and submit […]
Local communities awarded funding for water infrastructure, PFAS treatment
Communities around the region will receive a portion of the $1.4 billion in loans and grants recently finalized by the state to fund municipal water and wastewater projects, including efforts to address PFAS contamination as the federal government sets the first-ever limits for “forever chemicals” in drinking water.
