Friday, February 23 Preschool STEAM Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. 978-897-8572. Tot Time: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Public Library, 26 East Main St. Stories, songs, and crafts; ages 1-3. ayerlibrary.org. Baechtold and Abel Aerial Artistry: 11 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Register at townsendlibrary.org. Henry the Juggler: 3:30 a.m.; […]
Local News
Editorial: Maternal monitoring proposal would help offset medical closures
When UMass Memorial Medical Center closed the Leominster hospital’s maternity ward back in September – over the objections of area residents, nurses, and the Department of Public Health – Gov. Maura Healey commissioned a study on statewide access to maternal health care, as well as access to essential services in northern Worcester County. Results […]
Offshore wind farm near Martha’s Vineyard generates enough power for 30K homes
A wind farm located miles off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard delivered enough power to the New England electric grid to power 30,000 homes in Massachusetts, the Healey administration said Thursday morning.
MA 911 centers ‘flooded’ with phone calls after mass cellular outage
A mass cellular outage across the United States contributed to “many” 911 centers in Massachusetts getting flooded with calls from people trying to see if the emergency system worked, the Massachusetts State Police said Thursday morning.
Living to serve her community
FITCHBURG — For the late Cinda Capone, service was in her blood. Some residents may remember her as the smiling and hospitable waitress at Mike’s Cozy Corner on Lunenburg Street who always remembered special orders and instructions. Others might have met her on the trails of West Fitchburg training an eager puppy, destined to be […]
St. Anna Parish event hopes to turn up the heat
LEOMINSTER — The St. Anna Parish church could use a little warmth this year. The church’s parishioners and pastor have been keeping the community church going strong, despite some difficult years. However, they are now in desperate need of HVAC renovations – and a fundraiser coming up this weekend could provide some help. On Saturday, […]
