With a host of Massachusetts hospitals and communities’ accessible health care put at risk by Steward Health System’s financial mismanagement, state policymakers are starting to assess the threat of profit-driven models in healthcare and how the issue may be legislatively addressed.
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Written in Granite: Squatters’ rights a curious case
Maybe you can file this one under “The Stuff of Nightmares.” I don’t know about you, but these stories are frightening and frustrating. Imagine being a homeowner or landlord and having to deal with this. And some of you have been in this unenviable position. Lately, there have been several cases in the state of […]
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of March 25, 2024
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of March 25, 2024. Road Construction Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Expect road closures, delays and detours. MassDOT will be continuing their reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Circle Street Bridge. […]
An invitation to get ‘adventurous with baking’
LUNENBURG — Using a pinch of curiosity, a dash of creativity and sprinkling in generous amounts of fun, the Library will be celebrating the art of baking with a new Baking Book Club. The club, held in collaboration with the Lunenburg Public Library and the Adult Activity Center, will hold its first meeting at 5:30 […]
2024 total solar eclipse: Tips for planning to see the the spectacle in New England
With the solar eclipse two weeks away, planning for the best seats around New England is kicking into high gear. Here are some tips.
The final curtain
FITCHBURG — It’s the end of an era for a city staple that has been around for nearly three decades. John Fitch Highway movie theater Cinema World is closing its doors after the final showtimes on March 31 after 28 years in business. Owner Dave Fedeli said there were several factors that led to the […]
