A Massachusetts Senate Democrat is locked in a tense battle to prevent a Republican challenger from flipping the seat in a contest that has seen heavy fundraising and is testing the power of incumbency on Beacon Hill.
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Musician Jefferey Clayton to perform the sounds of the steelpan
LUNENBURG — Raised on Cape Cod, musician and artist Jefferey Clayton founded PanNeubean Steel to share his passion for music. “My love-passion for my Jamaican heritage and the quality of PanNeubean Steel is evident through my enthusiasm, leadership and dedication to presenting my audience with a positive performance experience,” he said. The Lunenburg Public Library’s […]
Toe Jam Puppet Band to perform at Harvard Public Library
HARVARD — Be ready to sing and dance along with the Toe Jam Puppet Band at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Harvard Public Library, 4 Pond Road. Co-founders of the Toe Jam Puppet Band – Vinny Lovegrove and Tom Poitras – say their unique musical performances are interactive and theatrical and are filled with […]
Gov. Healey will seek access to remaining pandemic-era surplus dollars to cover shelter costs, top budget writer says
Gov. Maura Healey plans drain the rest of a one-time account filled with money left over from the pandemic to cover the remaining cost of the emergency shelter system this fiscal year, her top budget writer said this week.
Families living at shelters enjoy Fun Day in Fitchburg
FITCHBURG — Families living in shelters across the region recently came down to Lowe Playground to experience all the fun to be had at Family Fun Day, courtesy of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, United Way of North Central Massachusetts, and the city of Fitchburg. Pizza, ice cream, arts and crafts, games, and a surprise […]
LELE graduates recent class from childcare entrepreneur training program
The 9th cohort of graduates recently celebrated after completing the LELE (Leaders for Equitable Local Economies) childcare entrepreneur steward training program, which provides critical support and resources to aspiring childcare entrepreneurs in the …
