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More than decade-old sexual assault case in Acton concludes with 15-year sentence for Lunenburg man
ACTON — After more than a decade, justice has finally been served for the victim of a brutal sexual assault in Acton.
Fitchburg set to welcome Heroes
FITCHBURG — The message during Thursday’s press conference announcing the name for the Fitchburg franchise in the Entertainment Football Association (ENTFLA) was crystal clear: the team wanted to both evoke a fearsome image and honor those who have helped make such an organization possible. With members of the ENTFLA’s brass joined by local representatives from […]
Redefining what community support looks like
GARDNER — On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan and state Rep. Jon Zlotnik were joined by local leaders in Gardner to highlight $225,000 in federal and state funding they secured to support GAAMHA’s mental health and addiction programs. Founded in 1967, GAAMHA has provided services to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities as well as […]
‘Inspired beyond words’
LEOMINSTER — When lifelong city resident Missy Hendry hits the ground running this weekend, she’ll be thinking about two people who are very important to her and inspire her to continue raising funds for Boston Children’s Hospital. Hendry will be joined by hundreds of others running and walking alongside her in the annual Rock the […]
Massachusetts Department of Correction hit with lawsuit alleging brutal violence against inmates
Plaintiffs allege a 2020 “Retaliatory Force Campaign” at Souza-Baranowski prison “consisted of officers attacking more than 100 prisoners using extreme, malicious, and cruel methods of force designed not to restore order, but to inflict pain, fear, and trauma.”
