Gov. Maura Healey spent just over $30,000 on flights, hotels, and ground transportation during a trip to Italy earlier this month where she attended a climate summit at the invitation of Pope Francis, her office said in a statement Friday afternoon.
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Could New England see the Northern Lights again? ‘The aurora may become visible’
Could New England see the Northern Lights again? ‘The aurora may become visible’
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opens in Leominster
LEOMINSTER — Specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) have been helping residents affected by the September floods since Tuesday, when FEMA officially opened the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at City Hall. On Friday, May 31, FEMA expects more specialists and resources will be available – with a larger footprint at the […]
Community Calendar
Friday, May 31 Tot Time: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Stories, songs, and crafts; ages 1-3. 978-772-8250. Preschool STEAM Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. Join the library staff for a STEAM story time. 978-897-8572. Stories and Songs with Miss Meredith: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main […]
Editorial: Leominster, time to apply for FEMA flood disaster aid
The federal government gave Leominster and other communities a reprieve in their efforts to receive funding to help them recover from last September’s devastating rains, and now it’s time for individuals and businesses to take advantage of that opportunity. In February, federal officials rejected Gov. Maura Healey’s request for disaster relief for Bristol, Hampden, and […]
Opponents, advocates each file to change language of ballot question nixing MCAS graduation requirement
Both sides of the MCAS debate have made motions in the Supreme Judicial Court to change the language of the proposed ballot question to nix use of the standardized test as a high school graduation requirement.
