TOWNSEND — On April 19, approximately 200 people in Townsend came out to join the Townsend Minutemen to re-create the March to Concord on April 19, 1775. In 1775, 74 Townsend men set out for Concord after receiving the alarm that British regulars were out attempting to capture the colonists store or arms and ammunition. […]
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Friday, May 23 Tot Time: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Stories, songs, and crafts; ages 1-3. 978-772-8250. Preschool STEAM Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. 978-897-8572. Bilingual Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Learn basics of Spanish; ages 3-6. 978-874-7416. Parent & Me […]
New Hampshire bans sanctuary cities and policies preventing ICE cooperation
The differences between Massachusetts and its neighbor to the north grew well beyond their divergent takes on sales and income tax after Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed a ban on “sanctuary cities” into law.
Mass. Democrats blast GOP’s Mike Kennealy for ‘lack of leadership’ on state shelters
Massachusetts Democrats slammed Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Kennealy for what they argued was his failure to reform the state’s right-to-shelter law or put in place security checks during his tenure as housing and economic development secretary under former Gov. Charlie Baker.
Youth wave: Young candidates break through in local elections
At a time when the general sense across the country is that politicians are too old, Qenan Francois’ election to the North Middlesex School Committee broke a status quo, but in Greater Lowell this year he was one of several young candidates to win a local elected position.
Local Vietnam Veterans of America chapter awards annual scholarships
LEOMINSTER — Members of city-based Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Chapter 116 once again gathered in Carter Park to award scholarships to high school students. It was a beautiful evening for the annual ceremony that took place on May 13. This year they were able to award scholarships to 15 Leominster High School (LHS) seniors, […]
