LEOMINSTER — The city of Leominster recently announced the return of its outdoor music series Downtown Sounds, beginning Friday, July 11. This initiative features local musicians on most Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings throughout the months of July and August. Musicians will be playing on the recently renovated Monument Square from 6 until 8 p.m. […]
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‘We love seeing the wildlife’
LUNENBURG — Carol Sciabarrasi was thrilled to spot a bobcat lounging in her backyard recently, one of many wild creatures she has photographed. “She was beautiful and was nice enough to hang out for a while and allow me to photograph her,” the longtime town resident said of the big cat who seemingly posed for […]
Judge begins releasing defendants amid legal representation crisis
LOWELL — Defendants facing charges including armed robbery and drug trafficking were released from custody on Wednesday at the Kiernan Judicial Center, as trial courts in Middlesex and Suffolk counties began holding emergency Lavallee Protocol hearings at the Lowell-based courthouse in response to a statewide shortage of court-appointed attorneys.
Student loan interest to kick in again for 8 million borrowers, Trump administration announces
Nearly 7.7 million student loan borrowers within a Biden-era repayment plan will begin to see interest accrue once again on their student loans, the U.S. Department of Education announced Wednesday.
Allston project hit by ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
A provision contained within the One Big Beautiful Bill approved by Congress and signed into law by U.S. President Donald Trump last week will apparently undo billions in transportation funding, including potentially hundreds of millions approved for major projects in Massachusetts.
Extras needed for ‘BOLIO: SPIRIT OF THE MUSTANG’
Calling all stars! Filming for “BOLIO: SPIRIT OF THE MUSTANG” is scheduled to take place July 10 through August 1 in various locations throughout North Central Mass. and the feature film production is looking for extras. “Come one come all. If you have a talent, let us know. It may work for the film,” said […]
