Gov. Maura Healey plans to sign legislation Thursday that outlaws the circulation of explicit photos of someone without their permission, a move that will make Massachusetts the 49th state to do so in the country, according to an advisory released Wednesday.
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Drumline’s fundraiser finds its rhythm
AYER – The Ayer Shirley Regional High School Marching Band is in step and on track, with an active performance and competition schedule and a growing membership roster. But outfitting a band, particularly a marching unit, can be a pricey proposition, as Music Dept. Head and Band Director Michael Powderly said in a recent interview […]
Occupant flees scene after rollover
A tow company pulls a vehicle back on all four wheels after a rollover accident on Mount Vernon Street in Fitchburg on Tuesday afternoon. The vehicle had two occupants, according to scanner reports, and, upon arrival of emergency crews, one had fled the scene. The remaining occupant, who refused medical treatment, was issued a citation. […]
Lowell educator Robin Desmond named Leominster school superintendent
LEOMINSTER – Longtime educator and Lowell school official Robin Desmond will be stepping in as the new superintendent to lead Leominster Schools after being chosen out of three finalists in May. Desmond, whose contract was approved Monday by the Leominster School Committee, is coming off a long stint with Lowell Public Schools that began in […]
State provides flood relief after FEMA denies appeal
LEOMINSTER — With FEMA’s recent denial of the state’s appeal for city flood funds, the Healey administration decided last week to provide over $3 million of the state’s reserves to help Leominster cover the costs of damages from September’s flooding. According to a release from state Sen. John Cronin and state Rep. Natalie Higgins, the […]
State 911 system experiences major outage Tuesday
The 911 emergency system was back up and running across Massachusetts Tuesday afternoon, according to local police and fire departments.
