Boston area car dealer and philanthropist Herb Chambers has donated $100 million to Massachusetts General Hospital, according to an announcement Monday.
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Sholan Farms offers lights show for tree shoppers
LEOMINSTER — Throughout North Central Massachusetts, Christmas tree farms are bustling with activity and many choices are available for those still looking for the perfect Christmas tree. The hard-working crew at Sholan Farms is ready to help, with plenty of precut trees of all sizes available; prices range from $30 for smaller ones to $66 […]
Massachusetts US Attorney Joshua Levy no longer ‘acting’
Levy has served as the acting U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts since his predecessor Rachael Rollins resigned in May 2023 amid two federal probes into public corruption activities.
Justice Dept. reports ‘unlawful and unconstitutional’ conduct at Worcester PD
BOSTON — On Monday, the Justice Department reported findings from an investigation into conduct by the city of Worcester and the Worcester Police Department (WPD), finding both engage in a pattern or practice of conduct that deprives people of rights secured by the U.S. Constitution and federal law. Specifically, as detailed in the 40-page investigative […]
Honor and tragedy
Police from across the state joined a solemn honor procession to celebrate Endicott College Police Sgt. Jeremy Cole, who was killed by a suspected drunk, wrong-way driver in the early hours of Thanksgiving morning.
Officials, students break ground on new Habitat home
The Leominster Housing Authority partnered with Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts to develop a vacant lot, located at 75 10th St. in Leominster, into a single-family home that will be sold as affordable housing to a qualified low-income buyer. Those involved celebrated a groundbreaking last Wednesday, Dec. 4. Applications for this home will open […]
