WORCESTER — George Street was already a known challenge for bicyclists when rising star Marshall “Major” Taylor moved to Worcester in 1895 at age 16. It was said that any cyclist worth his salt could pedal up the short, steep hill. The daunting incline was paved with cobblestones, and cyclists preferred to ride up the […]
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Red Sox fans asked to not buy food, drinks during first-ever strike at Fenway Park
Red Sox fans are being asked to buy food and drinks outside of Fenway before turning out for games, as ballpark concession workers are ready to take to the picket line.
Two Market Basket execs fired for ‘insubordination’ amid company turmoil
TEWKSBURY — Embattled Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas said in a statement Tuesday Operations Director Joe Schmidt and Grocery Supervisor Tom Gordon, who were each put on leave in May along with Demoulas, were both fired.
Oxygen tank device, smoking eyed in deadly Fall River fire probe
Officials announced a preliminary investigation shows a oxygen tank malfunction or smoking may have caused the deadly Fall River assisted living facility fire that claimed the lives of 10 last week — and the presence of medical oxygen throughout the building likely fueled the massive tragedy.
Massachusetts judge denies Republic Services’ restraining order, injunction requests against striking Teamsters
Waste management giant Republic Services’ request for a temporary restraining order and injunction against the striking Teamsters has been denied by a federal judge.
Sunshine and skating fill downtown Leominster Saturday
LEOMINSTER — A pop-up roller-skating party held downtown over the weekend drew scores of people together for a festive summer evening event. A large number of youths — and adults — zipped around on roller skates, rollerblades and scooters in the blocked-off area of West Street during the July 19 affair organized by the city. […]
