FITCHBURG — After dragging on for a little over a year, the contract negotiation saga between Fitchburg Public Schools (FPS) and the Fitchburg Education Association (FEA), the union that represents FPS faculty and staff, was finally settled Monday night. The district school committee approved the FEA contract that pertains to teachers, paraprofessionals, custodians, and clerical […]
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NOPE’easter: Massachusetts should only see some light snow as storm passes to the south
NOPE’easter: Massachusetts should only see some light snow as storm passes to the south
Boston-area ex-priest who pushed for Cardinal Law’s resignation is accused of sexual assault
A former Boston-area priest who pushed for the ouster of Cardinal Bernard Law during the fallout from the clergy sexual abuse scandal is now accused of sexual assault.
‘We want to celebrate and honor that heritage’
PEPPERELL — The town is celebrating its 250th anniversary this year with a plethora of events to celebrate the milestone beginning with a kickoff ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 11. Co-chair of the Pepperell 250th Anniversary Committee Stephen Themelis said they have been hard at work planning a number of festivities leading up to and for […]
Vietnam vets welcomed special guest at holiday luncheon
LEOMINSTER — Members of Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Chapter 116 finished their last meeting of 2024 with a Dec. 10 holiday luncheon at Barber’s Crossing in Sterling, where they welcomed a surprise special guest — World War II Navy veteran Mario Paticola. The father of Leominster based VVA Post 116 member Mark Paticola was […]
Massachusetts school superintendents’ group severs ties with MassCUE in wake of controversial conference
The Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents has severed ties with Massachusetts Computer Using Educators, the Herald has learned. Meanwhile, MassCUE has placed its exec director on paid leave and is pausing operations.
