EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services is pleased to announce that 23 small dogs rescued earlier this month from an overwhelmed owner have all found their forever homes. Seven of these dogs are in foster-to-adopt arrangements as they complete ongoing veterinary care. However, the work is far from over. The nonprofit has taken in […]
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WPI hosts Girls Scouts for STEM event
Worcester Polytechnic Institute recently hosted by the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts for the tenth Geek is Glam STEM event on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. The day-long, interactive conference celebrated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, providing girls in grades 4-8 with hands-on experiences and exposure to some of the area’s top scientific and […]
Patriots’ Keion White says politicians need to have same mindset as slumping team
In a difficult season filled with “heated” sideline conversations for the Patriots, Keion White says the team is trying to overcome the struggles by working together. He wishes politicians could carry the same approach.
Massachusetts National Guard member charged with child pornography
The feds say a Massachusetts National Guard master sergeant arrested on child pornography exploited his own kin and claimed to have sexually molested two of them before they were 2 years old.
Westminster’s Forbush Memorial Library welcomes new director
WESTMINSTER — The Board of Trustees of Forbush Memorial Library in Westminster is pleased to announce the appointment of Deric Wilson as its new director. A Winchendon resident, Deric comes to Forbush with a strong background and 12 years of progressive public library service, most recently as Director at the Holliston Public Library. He earned […]
Fitchburg Community Justice Support Center hosts open house
FITCHBURG — Worcester County Sheriff Lewis Evangelidis, along with 25 local service providers, welcomed the public and local stakeholders to the Fitchburg Community Justice Support Center during a recent open house at its 133 Prichard St. location. The Fitchburg Community Justice Support Center, managed by the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with the Massachusetts […]