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.
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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 […]
Students invited to enter into audio essay competition
TOWNSEND — “Is America today our Forefathers’ vision?” is the theme of this year’s audio essay competition sponsored by local VFW posts and their Auxiliaries. The grand prize, at the national level, is a $35,000 scholarship. Townsend VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Post No. 6538 and Pepperell VFW Post No. 3291 and their Auxiliaries are […]
