FITCHBURG — Unitil’s “Solarway”—featuring over 3,700 solar panels—has recently surpassed 10.7 million kilowatt-hours of electricity production for its customers, meeting the annual electric needs of more than 185 homes since going live nearly eight years ago. In 2017, Unitil repurposed land that had once been utilized for a fuel-burning power plant, installing 13 football fields […]
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Man indicted for murder from 2008 stabbing of college student
WORCESTER — A grand jury returned a murder indictment against one man this week in the 2008 stabbing death of a teenager in the area of North Ashland Street in Worcester, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Marquis Brown, 40, of Worcester, was indicted on one count of murder in the […]
‘It’s truly something that does change lives’: Legislators react to Shriver Job Corps potential closure
DEVENS — Harrison was homeless and sleeping in his car before becoming a student at Shriver Job Corps, an opportunity that completely changed the trajectory of his life. The man was one of three Shriver Job Corps graduates who shared their experiences at the June 18 press conference held at the Devens campus of the […]
Now that Karen Read’s trial is over, John O’Keefe family’s civil suit can go on
Now that Karen Read’s criminal trial for the murder of John O’Keefe has ended — with her acquittal on all charges except drunken driving — the O’Keefe family’s civil case against her can continue.
‘Dangerous heat’ in Massachusetts expected, with it feeling like 100-plus degrees
‘Dangerous heat’ expected in Massachusetts next week, with it feeling like 100-plus degrees
Eye on Art: FAM opens three summer exhibits, including 89th art & craft show
It’s a busy weekend at the Fitchburg Museum of Art as three exhibits open to the public on Saturday, and the opening receptions for all is on Friday, June 27 from 6-8 p.m.
