Fitchburg State University recently held the winter ceremony of its 128th commencement exercises, conferring hundreds of graduate and undergraduate degrees. It was the first ceremony for Dr. Donna Hodge, who joined the Fitchburg State campus this summer as its 12th president. “Today, I am filled with profound pride and gratitude,” she told graduates and guests […]
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Space heater, smoking materials possible factors in Fitchburg 3-alarm fire
FITCHBURG — Fire officials said that the 3-alarm house fire — which injured three occupants and a firefighter on Sunday — started on an enclosed rear porch where a space heater was in use, according to a release from Fire Chief Dante Suarez and State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine. The Fitchburg Fire Department responded […]
Massachusetts police officer saves Christmas after finding 80 Amazon packages in woods
A local Massachusetts police officer “likely saved a Christmas headache” after he discovered roughly 80 Amazon packages left behind in the woods, days before the holiday.
Boston to distribute Narcan via vending machines, kiosks to prevent opioid overdoses
Boston will have four vending machines and eight indoor kiosks distributing life-saving Narcan and other harm reduction supplies in another step towards preventing overdose deaths, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Public Health Commission announced Tuesday.
Clinton Savings Bank launches inaugural toy drive
CLINTON — In partnership with WXLO 104.5FM, Clinton Savings Bank (CSB) launched its first Toy Drive on Nov. 18 through Dec. 6 to bring holiday cheer to local children and families. Local businesses, organizations, and residents were invited to donate new, unwrapped toys for this needed and worthwhile activity. “Over the past few years, many […]
Healey vs. ICE: Massachusetts’ sanctuary status under fire
A top ICE official is blasting back at Gov. Maura Healey’s declaration that Massachusetts is “not a sanctuary state.”
