LEOMINSTER — City resident Kirk Phinney is the winner of a $2.5 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$2,500,000 Merry & Bright” $10 instant ticket game. Phinney chose the annuity option on his prize and received the first of 20 annual payments of $125,000 (before taxes). Phinney said he plans to travel as well […]
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‘They embody what it takes to be a good citizen,’ husband and wife recognized for their service
LEOMINSTER — Longtime dedicated Ginny’s Helping Hand volunteers James and Susan McHale were recently recognized for their many years of dedicated service to the nonprofit organization. The husband-and-wife duo have over 100,000 hours of community service through Ginny’s that spans a 20-year period, and it is estimated that they assisted over 125,000 individuals during that […]
Gov. Healey proposes state-run shelter changes that could block out arriving migrants
Gov. Maura Healey proposed a series of major changes to state-run emergency shelters Wednesday that attempt to cordon off the maxed-out system from individuals who are not Massachusetts residents, including by implementing a three-month residency requirement.
Black man assaulted by white nationalist group Patriot Front wins nearly $2.8M in court
The Black man who was shoved and assaulted by a white nationalist group in downtown Boston on Fourth of July weekend won nearly $2.8 million in damages against the group, Patriot Front.
House budget chief wants more info on shelter crimes before advancing Healey’s spending bill
A top House Democrat said he wants to see more information on crimes committed in state-run shelters and a plan to boost security from Gov. Maura Healey before advancing a $425 million spending bill.
Prosecutors of Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson ask for evidence to be filed under seal
Prosecutors are asking to release their evidence in the kickback case of Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson under seal, as the voluminous number of documents are rife with personal identifying information.
