MassWildlife is once again inviting families to fill the hours during school vacation week by learning all the basics of trout stocking, first hand. Families will have the opportunity to meet fisheries staff, view trout up close, help put fish in the water, and learn about local places to fish. The event, on Friday, April […]
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Boston Marathon 2025: Snapshots from the race course
As 2025 Boston Marathon runners reached the infamous Heartbreak Hill, family and supporters cheered them through to the last leg of the race.
‘Force for good’ — Massachusetts elected officials mourn death of Pope Francis
Elected officials from across Massachusetts mourned the death of Pope Francis, an Argentine who local politicians celebrated as a “force for good” and someone who brought a “unique” perspective to the papacy.
Beacon of Hope continues to shine a light on those in need
LEOMINSTER — Beacon of Hope invites the community to lace up their walking shoes and join the 32nd Annual Walk for Hope on Sunday, May 4. The event will take place, rain or shine, at beautiful Barrett Park, located at 40 Barrett Parkway. Registration will be held from 8 until 8:30 a.m., followed by the walk […]
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of April 21, 2025
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of April 21, 2025. Road Construction Monday – Sunday 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. River Street Bridge: MassDOT’s contractor Northern Construction has implemented a detour on the River Street Bridge. All southbound traffic […]
Sheriff reports spring surge in “smishing” scams
WEST BOYLSTON — Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis is warning residents about a recent wave of “smishing” scams targeting cell phones across Massachusetts. Smishing, a combination of “SMS” (short message service) and “phishing,” involves scammers sending fraudulent text messages with website links to residents’ cell phones. According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), a typical […]
