Members of Massachusetts’ Congressional delegation demanded Steward Health Care pay severance and accumulated paid time off to the more than 1,200 workers facing layoffs this month with the expected closure of two hospitals.
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Massachusetts quarry collapse: Authorities release identity of worker who died
A 67-year-old man from Townsend has been identified as the worker who died in a rock collapse at a Sterling quarry on Thursday, according to authorities and his company.
Community Calendar
Friday, August 23 Adult Hula Hooping: 10 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Bring your hoop and enjoy a morning of exercise. Register at townsendlibrary.org. Parent & Me Yoga: 10:15 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Explore yoga and movement through poses, songs, and a story. Led by Valerie Kacian. 978-368-8928. Creative Writing Workshop: […]
New friends
While attending a program at the Spanish American Center in Leominster, two new friends travel by pair on a summer day in July of 2024. (COURTESY SPANISH AMERICAN CENTER)
COURTESY SPANISH AMERICAN CENTER
Massachusetts Republicans exploring emergency shelter ballot question for 2026 election
Massachusetts Republicans are exploring a ballot question for the 2026 election that takes aim at state-run shelters for migrants and locals.
Oxford has first EEE human case since 2020
Days after learning it had recorded the state’s first human case of EEE in four years, a town outside of Worcester has recommended sports practices be held outside of evening hours and moved indoors if possible.
