TOWNSEND — The VFW Auxiliary to Townsend Post No. 6538 is sponsoring the Illustrating America Art Contest for students in both Grades 3 through 5 and Grades 6 through 8 in conjunction with the VFW Auxiliary Department of Massachusetts and the National VFW Auxiliary. The VFW Auxiliary to Townsend Post No. 6538 will award $30 […]
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Steward hospitals attracting ‘interest’ from other operators
BOSTON — Steward Health Care’s landlord said Wednesday that Steward hospitals have drawn significant interest from other potential operators, the latest hint that facilities might soon be transferred away from the financially floundering for-profit system. A day after Gov. Maura Healey issued a biting call for Steward to hand off its licensed, operational Bay State […]
Winter wonderland at Barrett Park
LEOMINSTER — It was a literal winter wonderland at Barrett Park over the weekend, the scenic nature spot nestled in the heart of the city where many gathered Saturday afternoon to enjoy an annual Recreation Department event. Snow flurries lightly fell while kids enjoyed the Project Apples story walk around Colburn Pond, which currently features […]
New funding attacks roots of gang violence
WORCESTER — A recent boost in funding from the state is intended to help decrease gang-related crime in Worcester County – by both prosecuting offenders and by reaching the youth age groups vulnerable to the influence of gang elements. Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. announced Tuesday that his office received a $100,000 […]
Healey: ‘Time has come’ for Steward to transfer its hospitals
BOSTON — Escalating her administration’s response to a potential health care crisis, Gov. Maura Healey on Tuesday suggested Steward Health Care transfer its Massachusetts hospitals to new operators “as soon as possible” and demanded long-sought financial information about the for-profit system in the next few days. Healey penned a three-page letter to Steward CEO Ralph […]
Find winter fun at the Oval
WORCESTER — A happy crowd gathered last Friday at the Worcester Common Oval, the family-friendly ice skating rink in downtown that will be open extended hours during February school vacation. Adults and children of all ages laced up their skates and took to the ice while music played in the background and a firepit provided […]
