The three Republicans running to unseat U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren railed against her attempts to cancel student loan debt, criticized local efforts to manage an influx of migrants into Massachusetts, and bashed a wind energy project during a debate Friday evening.
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A plant passion project
LEOMINSTER — Walking into Sage Home Collections is like entering another world, with lush vegetation and flora surrounding you and awakening your senses. Kayla Nault launched the delightful boutique that features a curated selection of houseplants, florals, crystals, and gifts several years ago. She came across the 137 Mill St. building it is housed in […]
Strike threat looms over Boston hotel sector
BOSTON — Guests at nearly three dozen Boston hotels could experience less-than-desirable visits fueled by staff shortages as early as this weekend should thousands of hospitality workers go on strike due to unsuccessful contract negotiations. Roughly 4,500 workers who are members of UNITE HERE Local 26 are bracing for strikes across 35 hotels after months […]
New Hampshire man gets 2+ years in prison for harassing journalist
One of the four men charged in a conspiracy to harass and intimidate a New Hampshire journalist for negative coverage of the founder of a mental health and addiction treatment center was sentenced to more than two years in federal prison. U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani sentenced Tucker Cockerline, 33, of Salem, N.H., to 27 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release. Cockerline pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston last December to one count of conspiracy to commit stalking through interstate travel. Cockerline was indicted along with co-conspirators Michael Waselchuck, Keenan Saniatan and […]
State budget delivers funding for Fitchburg housing, education
FITCHBURG — The fiscal 2025 state budget, signed by Gov. Maura Healey at the end of July, included millions in funding for Fitchburg, increasing investments in public schools and downtown housing production, according to a statement from state Sen. John Cronin. “This year’s budget has been about making investments that will move Fitchburg forward and […]
Community Calendar
Friday, August 30 Preschool STEAM Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. Join the library staff for a STEAM story time. 978-897-8572. Chair & Stand: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Seniors welcome to stretch, strengthen, and align the body with breath awareness, relaxation, and more. Contact Diane Moore […]
