LEOMINSTER — Upwards of 700 students along with staff and parents made their way from Our Lady of the Lake Church to Johnny Appleseed Elementary School on Oct. 4, two days after the official National Walk to School Day. “The day promotes healthy ways to move our bodies, and we hit the pavement to celebrate!” […]
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Two Massachusetts scientists receive Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovery of microRNA
Two Massachusetts scientists have been recognized with the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their role in the discovery of microRNA — key to the understanding of gene regulation and potential treatments of heart disease, cancer, neurodegenerative diseases and more.
An ‘avalanche’ of antisemitic incidents since the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack: Assaults, death threats, Nazi salutes in Massachusetts schools
An ‘avalanche’ of antisemitic incidents since the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack: Assaults, death threats, Nazi salutes in Massachusetts schools
Tufts University suspends SJP chapter after anti-Israel group calls for students to ‘Join the Student Intifada!’
Tufts University suspends SJP chapter after anti-Israel group calls for students to ‘Join the Student Intifada!’ and uses images of assault rifles
Local Habitat launches 3rd home project in Ayer
AYER — Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts, a local branch of the international nonprofit, recently launched a home-building project on Newton Street, the third such project to be built in town. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in late September at the new home-building site. Located behind Town Hall, in the heart of Ayer, it’s […]
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of Oct. 7, 2024
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of Oct. 7, 2024. Road Construction Monday – Sunday 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. River Street Bridge: MassDOT’s contractor Northern Construction has implemented a detour on the River Street Bridge. All southbound traffic […]
