Boston city officials are gearing up to keep everyone safe during the First Night New Year’s Eve Festivities on Wednesday — and encouraging residents to keep safety in mind as well.
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Written in Granite: Capital punishment in New Hampshire
Did you know that New Hampshire’s last execution (by hanging) was held in 1939? In its history, the Granite State has executed 26 people. In 2019, New Hampshire ended capital punishment.
Beacon Hill Roll Call: Flurry of activity as legislative session comes to a close
The 2024 legislative session ends on Jan. 1. There was a flurry of activity on Beacon Hill last week as sponsors of dozens of bills attempted to get final approval on the measures from the House and Senate and have the bill sent to Gov. Maura Healey for her signature.
Community Calendar
Monday, December 30 Drop In Buttons, Magnets, and Key Chains: 10 a.m.-Noon; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Design a button, magnet, or key chain. 978-534-7522. Parachute Play: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive. Play, sing, and make new friends with the library’s parachute. 978-829-1789. Sew Simple Sessions – First Meeting: 10:30 a.m.; […]
‘The ultimate gift you can give’
LEOMINSTER — The phone call Christina Aguirre received on Christmas Eve two years ago was life changing in the best way possible. “I was in shock, I was speechless,” the longtime city resident recalled of her reaction when she was told there was a liver available for her after being on the organ transplant list […]
Ashby seniors enjoy a magical holiday
ASHBY — The Council on Aging (COA) held its annual Christmas celebration on Dec. 17 for over 80 attendees, who enjoyed a delicious catered meal, music by DJ Porter Dodge, aka The Big O, and a performance from magician Jay Resmini, who mesmerized the crowd with his tricks. “This was our most attended Christmas party […]
