LEOMINSTER — Making music has been a big part of Ascenzio Valeri’s life for a long time and he’s taking it to the next level with the release of a new EP. Valeri, a hip hop artist based in Leominster, goes by the name AV-8 and incorporated the talent of several fellow musicians and others […]
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Pocket-sized gets scaled up with Polly Pocket Airbnb experience in Littleton
A handful of guests at an AirBnB property in Littleton will get the chance to experience a weekend stay at a life-sized model of the classic Polly Pocket Playhouse toy from the 1990s.
NEADS Service Dogs CEO retiring after 14 years
PRINCETON — Gerry DeRoche, a leader in the nonprofit service dog industry, will retire as Chief Executive Officer at NEADS World Class Service Dogs on Dec. 31, after 14 years of dedicated service. DeRoche joined NEADS in 2010 as CEO, bringing a wealth of experience from his career as a banker and consultant. Under his […]
Liberty Flag raising celebrates 250th anniversary
PEPPERELL — Like many communities in the area, Pepperell is packed full of American Revolutionary history dating back to the early European settlers. One such historical artifact lies across from the Pepperell Town Hall. “Many drivers pass by Town Hall without noticing the 65-foot flagpole across Main Street on the Town Common,” said Wendy Cummings, Chapter […]
Editorial: Ten years later, Market Basket’s unique story endures
It almost seems impossible to contemplate now, but just 10 years ago, the survival of DeMoulas and Market Basket supermarkets laid in the balance. In 2014, on a sunny day in August, Arthur T. Demoulas, son of Telemachus “Mike” Demoulas, climbed onto a rustic stage outside the Market Basket headquarters in Tewksbury to announce his […]
Nurses, advocates rally to keep Carney Hospital, Nashoba Valley Medical Center open
Nurses and advocates from across the state called on Gov. Maura Healey’s administration to take executive action to keep Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center open amid bankruptcy’s proceedings for Steward Health Care.
