The Weymouth man who received the world’s first successful transplant of a genetically-edited pig kidney has been discharged from Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Nighttime gunshots may harm health and sleep of millions, Mass General study finds
Boston had the highest rate of gunshots during the night — 80% of all gunshots recorded in the city over seven years — of six of the most populous U.S. cities, Mass General Brigham researchers found.
Fitchburg library temporary location open
FITCHBURG — The library opened a temporary location at 166 Boulder Dr. late last year to provide library services and programs throughout the renovation and expansion project of the library’s Main Street building. “We have enjoyed welcoming so many members of the community at 166 Boulder Drive as the work to renovate and expand our […]
ASRHS Drama presents ‘The Lightning Thief’ musical
AYER — For its 2024 Spring musical, the Ayer Shirley Regional High School Drama Club presents “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical,” based on the 2005 book by Rick Riordan. Performances run April 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m., and April 7 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 for students, general admission; $15 in […]
Fitchburg East Rotary welcomes new member
A new member was recently sworn into the Fitchburg East Rotary club. From left, Fitchburg East Rotary Vice President Bob Campbell, new member Ralph Jackart, Assistant District Governor Karen Fusco, and Fitchburg East Rotary President Ed Howard. (COURTE…
Students to learn civic engagement in ambassador program
TOWNSEND — The Project 351 Ambassador Program calls on eighth grade “ambassadors” from each of the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts to take part in a 12-month program, where they explore civic engagement, leadership development, and community service. These, ambassadors are diverse in all ways but one – they share Dr. Martin Luther King’s […]
