ASHBY — In a round of grant funding announced last week by the state, the Ashby Police Department has received a $15,000 grant to fund a body-worn camera program for officers. The $15,000 grant from the fiscal 2025 Law Enforcement Body-Worn Camera Program will fund the purchase of body-worn cameras, computer storage capacity, software, and […]
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Consulting firm McKinsey & Company to pay $650M for helping Purdue Pharma sell OxyContin
The major consulting firm McKinsey & Company will pay $650 million to resolve criminal and civil investigations into its consulting for Purdue Pharma, the company that helped to fuel America’s opioid epidemic through its OxyContin prescription drug.
WBUR is canceling Radio Boston after layoffs at NPR station: ‘Big change is coming’
WBUR is canceling Radio Boston after layoffs at NPR station: ‘Big change is coming’
Vehicle crashes into Summer Street business
Police responded to a report Thursday morning of a vehicle that had crashed into the side of Carol’s Dairy Bar at 310 Summer St. in Fitchburg. Police say only one vehicle was involved in the accident, which was first reported at 4:35 a.m. on Dec. 12, 2024. No serious injuries were reported and the matter […]
NEADS, TD Garden partner for Red Vest Accessible training program
PRINCETON — NEADS World Class Service Dogs has expanded their Red Vest Accessible Program with a recent partnership with TD Garden, fully launched for the Bruins and Celtics seasons. Through the Red Vest Accessible Program, launched in 2020, venues are recognized for efforts to offer a welcoming, accessible facility for those with a disability, as […]
Community Calendar
Friday, December 13 Bilingual Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Learn basics of Spanish including colors, numbers, animals, and more; ages 3-6. 978-874-7416. Parent & Me Yoga: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Explore yoga and movement through poses, songs, and a story. Led by Valerie Kacian. […]
