FITCHBURG — For as long as he’s been at the helm of the St. Bernard’s football program, head coach Tom Bingham has preached the importance of working together. It makes sense for any team, but it especially rings true for the Bernardians. St. Bernard’s is a small school and numbers — though higher in recent […]
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Breathing new life into the Grange Hall
ASHBY — The town is witnessing a revival of one of its most cherished landmarks – the Ashby Grange Hall. Nestled on the historic Town Common, this iconic building has witnessed centuries of life in the area, serving as a Town Hall, church, school, and social hall. Recently, a group of enthusiastic locals has banded […]
Pocket forest brings together those serving nature
AYER — The site of the town’s premier pocket forest may not be much to look at now, more like an early-spring garden plot that hasn’t sprouted yet. But the small slice of reclaimed land in a tucked-away spot by the East Main Street bridge, across from the library, is alive, and it holds much […]
Committee forms to oppose psychedelics push
BOSTON — A new campaign chaired by a Massachusetts General Hospital surgeon will oppose a potential ballot question seeking to decriminalize some psychedelic substances. After coming together “reasonably quickly” in the past week, as spokesperson Chris Keohan put it, organizers filed paperwork with state campaign finance regulators making their plans official to fight against the […]
DCU reaches agreement to extend naming rights
WORCESTER — ASM Global, the city, and Digital Credit Union reached an agreement on Tuesday to extend the naming rights partnership of the DCU Center arena and convention center through the end of June 2027. DCU agreed to become the facility’s naming rights partner in October 2004 with the official launch on March 1, 2005. […]
DAR, Good Citizens honored at State House
BOSTON — Dozens of National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) representatives and Good Citizen award recipients from across the state were invited to the State House last month. Several Leominster-based DAR members, from the Capt. John Joslin Jr. chapter, traveled to the city with the 70 others for the occasion, including Chapter Regent […]
