FOXBOROUGH — The Kraft Family and New England Patriots Foundation celebrated the 2025 Myra Kraft Community MVP Award winners last month, recognizing one local man and the decades he spent volunteering for Habitat for Humanity North Central Mass. They recognized 26 volunteers for their contributions to the New England community at an awards ceremony on […]
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Leominster women named Unsung Heroines at State House
BOSTON — Leominster’s Sallie Poirier and Jolene Constant were recognized by state Sen. John Cronin and Rep. Natalie Higgins recently as their honorees for the annual Commonwealth Unsung Heroine awards on Beacon Hill. “I’m humbled to be recognized alongside so many amazing women,” said Poirier. “Their dedication to their communities and commitment to building a […]
Beacon Hill Democrats ship Gov. Healey budget accord that boosts reliance on surtax
Massachusetts lawmakers were expected to shuttle a $61 billion budget to Gov. Maura Healey Monday that requires residential brokers’ fees to be covered by the party that enlists those services and boosts the state’s reliance on a surtax on incomes over $1 million.
Massachusetts whale watch is on a heater seeing white sharks: ‘Something unprecedented is happening out there’
Massachusetts whale watch is on a heater seeing white sharks: ‘Something unprecedented is happening out there’
Nantucket is testing wastewater for cocaine, fentanyl, meth: ‘Very helpful for both residents and first responders’
Nantucket is testing wastewater for cocaine, fentanyl, meth: ‘Very helpful for both residents and first responders’
Devens Enterprise Commission marks 30th year
DEVENS — With redevelopment continually bustling, the Devens Enterprise Commission is celebrating its 30th birthday this year, spotlighting the central role DEC has played in transforming the former Fort Devens Army Base, which closed in 1994, into a thriving civilian community. As the one-stop permitting and regulatory board for Devens, DEC acts in lieu of […]