Friday, February 9 Preschool STEAM Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. Join the library staff for a STEAM story time. 978-897-8572. Tot Time: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St., Ayer. Stories, songs, and crafts; ages 1-3. ayerlibrary.org. Little Scientists STEAM Play Group: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., […]
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Harvard Police seeking assistance in search for missing man
HARVARD — Police Chief James Babu reports that the Department is seeking the public’s assistance as it searches for a missing Harvard resident who was last seen in Boston in late December. Anthony MacPhee, 53, of Harvard, was last seen on Dec. 13, 2023 at North Station in Boston. He has not been seen or […]
Fitchburg parents look to School Committee for answers on Curry’s leave
FITCHBURG — It’s always clear what item at a government meeting had the most public interest – just count the number of audience seats that open up after the discussion. And on Monday night, the seats vacated after the School Committee heard from parents wanting answers about the January decision to place Goodrich Academy Principal […]
Healey not restoring $1.68M she cut from 30+ fire departments in state budget shortfall
The nearly $2 million Gov. Maura Healey cut in local earmarks for roughly three dozen fire departments across Massachusetts last month won’t be restored, but her administration says it still supports firefighters.
Hospital backlogs push northeast MA care system to ‘high risk’
Major swaths of the state’s health care system are now considered “high risk,” with the crisis largely fueled by a major backlog of patients waiting to be discharged from hospitals, the Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association said Monday. MHA indicated the situation is exacerbated by serious financial challenges at Steward Health Care, which on Friday […]
‘Healing Paws’ shares insight on pet rehabilitation care
LUNENBURG – Integrative care for four-footed furry friends will be the topic of conversation at the upcoming book signing for “Healing Paws: The Powerful Benefits of Pet Rehabilitation.” Co-author and Lunenburg resident Marina Doktor will be appearing for a book signing with co-author Renee DeSimone on Feb. 10, from 1-4 p.m. at Concepts Art Studios […]
