FITCHBURG — The Health Department held a successful Substance Use Disorder Treatment Resource Options event last week to promote a variety of choices available to everyone. Many community members were able to visit local treatment provider resource tables which included detox facilities, medication assisted treatment, peer recovery centers, family support groups and 12-step groups. Providers […]
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Local students invited to enter 3D art contest
TOWNSEND — The VFW Auxiliary Post is sponsoring a 3D Patriotic Art Contest, in which high school students have the opportunity to use their artistic talents to express their patriotism while competing for cash at the local and state levels and funds to further their education at the national level. The three-dimensional art can be […]
Rachael Rollins suspended from practicing law in Massachusetts
Disgraced former U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins has been suspended from practicing law in Massachusetts.
Collaborative effort tracked suspect across country
Update: State Police said Dejan Belnavis, 27, was taken into custody in San Diego. This is a developing story …
Seth Moulton files bill to invest in high-speed rail projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton filed a bill last week to invest more than $200 billion in federal funds into the development of a comprehensive high-speed rail system. Moulton filed the American High Speed Rail Act in partnership with Rep. Suzan DelBene from Washington state’s 1st Congressional District. If passed, the bill would invest $205 billion into high-speed rail projects across the country.
UMass to triple early college enrollment for high school students over five years
The University of Massachusetts system is planning an expansion to triple enrollment in early college programs for high school students, UMass President Marty Meehan said in a State of the University address video posted Tuesday.
