The breakneck speed in which the Trump administration has moved to reverse the way things have previously operated in Washington has kept political pundits’ heads on a swivel. That alacrity has spread beyond The Beltway, and in doing so may have overtaken events unfolding across the country, including in Massachusetts. That seems to be what’s […]
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Ex-Massachusetts Sen. Dean Tran to spend 1.5 years in federal prison for fraud
Former Fitchburg Massachusetts state Senator Dean Tran will spend a year and a half in federal prison for unemployment assistance and tax fraud.
Community Calendar
Friday, February 7 Preschool STEAM Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. Tales & Tunes – Music with Julie: 10:30 a.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers enjoy a fun, musical morning with local performers. Register at gpl.org. Tot Time: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Stories, songs, […]
East Rotary Club cancels Super Bowl Brunch this Sunday
FITCHBURG — Due to a forecast of inclement weather, members of the Fitchburg East Rotary Club have decided to cancel its 44th Annual Super Bowl Brunch fundraiser scheduled for this Sunday, Feb. 9. The brunch has been rescheduled to St. Patrick’s Day weekend, Sunday, March 16, from 8:30 a.m. until noon at Montachusett Regional Vocational […]
Harvard University deletes athletic transgender inclusion policy after being sued
After being sued for allowing a transgender swimmer to compete at the Ivy League Swimming & Diving Championships, Harvard University has done away with a policy promising inclusion for transgender athletes, according to its student newspaper.
MIAA facing Department of Education investigation after viral Massachusetts girls basketball game
The MIAA is in the U.S. Department of Education’s crosshairs over possible Title IX violations after a viral high school basketball game when a reportedly transgender player injured three girls.
