ASHBY — Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Police Chief Derek Pepple provided a joint statement regarding the death of a 58-year-old woman outside a Richardson Road residence on Thursday afternoon. At approximately 12:55 p.m. on March 14, police responded to the report of a woman who was located outside a residence in Ashby and […]
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‘What happened here?’
In late February, a group of budding trackers learned the ins and outs of animal tracking while participating in the program “Homeschool: Nature Detectives” at the Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary in Princeton. Using clues from their surroundings at…
A promising glioblastoma clinical trial: Mass General cancer researchers say tumors dramatically shrunk
A new glioblastoma study out of Mass General is providing a glimmer of hope for those battling the aggressive and fast-growing brain tumor.
Governor’s Council on board with Gov. Maura Healey’s pot possession pardon plan
A majority of members of an elected body tasked with reviewing pardons said they are on board with Gov. Maura Healey’s plan to forgive people with cannabis possession convictions in Massachusetts.
Elementary students create mural for Haitian Outreach
FITCHBURG — Third grade students at St. Bernard’s Elementary School recently created a vivid and colorful mural that will be mailed overseas along with backpacks as part of the Haitian Outreach efforts. The outreach program is sponsored by St. Bernard’s Parish worshipping at St. Camillus de Lellis Church on Mechanic Street. The students participate in […]
Fitchburg Health provides options at treatment event
FITCHBURG — The Health Department held a successful Substance Use Disorder Treatment Resource Options event last week to promote a variety of choices available to everyone. Many community members were able to visit local treatment provider resource tables which included detox facilities, medication assisted treatment, peer recovery centers, family support groups and 12-step groups. Providers […]
