FITCHBURG — Families living in shelters across the region recently came down to Lowe Playground to experience all the fun to be had at Family Fun Day, courtesy of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, United Way of North Central Massachusetts, and the city of Fitchburg. Pizza, ice cream, arts and crafts, games, and a surprise […]
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LELE graduates recent class from childcare entrepreneur training program
The 9th cohort of graduates recently celebrated after completing the LELE (Leaders for Equitable Local Economies) childcare entrepreneur steward training program, which provides critical support and resources to aspiring childcare entrepreneurs in the …
Gov. Healey signs legislation redefining parentage under Massachusetts state law
Gov. Maura Healey signed legislation Friday that redefines how families are spelled out in state law, a move supporters say will make it easier for the LGBTQ+ community become parents.
Karen Read case defense team asks original jurors to be questioned on possible murder verdict
Karen Read’s defense team is asking that the jury of the trial that ended in mistrial be brought back in for a private hearing to determine if they had actually reached a verdict on two of the three charges against the Mansfield woman — including murder.
‘Live longer and live better’
FITCHBURG — The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) approved the funds required to transform Wallace Tower into a modern, aging-in-place community so its residents can live longer and live better. The announcement came last month by the Fitchburg Housing Authority (FHA) during an event that drew an overflowing crowd of tenants, local […]
Summer cookout with ‘Jumpin Juba’ at Senior Center
PEPPERELL — On a hot summer afternoon over 125 senior friends at the Albert Harris/Pepperell Senior Center were treated to a delicious cookout luncheon sponsored by the Rotary Club of Groton and Pepperell. Everyone was delighted to tap their feet to the live music of folk trio “Jumpin’ Juba.” The concert was funded by a […]
