At least two of three men facing weapons charges in connection with the deadly chaos that erupted at a Northboro house party and left a 16-year-old dead early on Mother’s Day face deportation, according to court proceedings.
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Boston man accused of aiming laser at Coast Guard helicopter trying to land at Massachusetts General Hospital
A Boston man has been arrested for allegedly aiming a laser at a Coast Guard helicopter that was trying to land at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of May 13, 2024
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of May 13, 2024. Road Construction Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 3p.m. Expect road closures, delays and detours. MassDOT will be continuing their reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Circle Street Bridge. Due […]
Student stories lead 33rd UMass Lowell Commencement Ceremonies
LOWELL — Archange Lombo declared as a computer engineering major in 2020 while classes were still being held remotely and he hadn’t met many of his fellow students. This memory, however, is not tinged with remorse. The Worcester resident and UMass Lowell senior looks back on the early accomplishments of his college journey fondly.
Massachusetts health agency inked multiple no-bid contracts for shelter system
The state’s health and human services agency greenlighted four no-bid contracts and an agreement to rent shelter space at a Quincy college for more than $237,000 a month as the Healey administration attempted to respond to an influx of migrants over the past year, according to documents obtained by the Herald.
A son’s promise
FITCHBURG — The day his mother was diagnosed with cancer five years ago, artist Matt Dunn made a metal dragonfly for her along with a promise. “If you can beat cancer, I can weld a thousand dragonflies,” the lifelong city resident vowed to her — and they both succeeded. During a recent visit with her […]