Gov. Maura Healey approved a $5 million legal defense fund for immigrants as part of the fiscal year 2026 state budget she signed Friday, a pot of money supporters say helps people fight deportations but critics knock as providing protections to those in the country illegally.
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Children welcome to participate in Triathlon Camp
FITCHBURG — Places are still available for the Triathlon Camp, sponsored by Shining Light Ministry, which is being held at Elm Street Community Church, 264 Main St. Youth of all ages are invited to participate in athletic combinations including swimming, biking, and running as campers prepare for a youth distance race on Friday. Participants are asked to bring […]
Cowabunga Splash Park to celebrate grand opening Thursday
The Cowabunga Splash Park — a new feature at Davis Farmland that claims to be the largest zero-depth splash park in America — will be celebrating a grand opening Thursday morning at the Sterling park. Spanning an area equivalent to 36 full-size pickleball courts, the Cowabunga Splash Park is packed with exhilarating water features and […]
Boston University laying off 120 employees, enacts 5% budget cuts
Boston University laying off 120 employees, enacts 5% budget cuts: ‘This is a day of loss for all of us’
Shark bites fisherman on Massachusetts beach: ‘A wake-up call’
Shark bites fisherman on Massachusetts beach: ‘A wake-up call’
Business confidence up in June but still pessimistic, survey shows
Business confidence was up slightly in June but remains in pessimistic territory, according to the Associated Industries of Massachusetts, news that comes after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported greater-than-expected job growth and lower unemployment for last month.
