The Karen Read murder retrial has nearly enough jurors seated to begin, which it will since the U.S. Supreme Court declined the defense’s request to stay the court case.
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‘Something I was honored to do’
FITCHBURG — One year ago this month, Leominster resident Lauren Howe received some jarring news. “I received the worst phone call of my life from my doctor telling me I had breast cancer,” she said. “Within a few days, I was at Mass General Hospital meeting with my team and underwent major surgery to aggressively […]
Canadian utility company paid for parts of Mass. lawmakers’ trip to hydroelectric facility
A group of Massachusetts lawmakers who visited Canadian hydroelectric facilities in March were ferried there on the dime of a public utility company that runs a power line between Quebec and Ayer, according to documents obtained by the Herald.
Honoring those who put ‘service above self’
FITCHBURG — The 23rd annual Mary H. Whitney Community Awards Night will be held on Monday, April 14 at Great Wolf Lodge. The Rotary Club of Fitchburg event begins with registration at 5 p.m. followed by dinner and the awards ceremony, which honor those who best embody the Rotary’s mission of service to others. “We […]
Chris Sununu out on New Hampshire Senate race despite Trump endorsement
New Hampshire’s popular former governor says he will not attempt a Senate campaign, putting to rest some of the speculation about who might seek U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s soon-to-be vacant position.
Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson to plead guilty in federal corruption case, and will resign
Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson plans to plead guilty in a federal public corruption case tied to allegations that she stole thousands of dollars from taxpayers in a kickback scheme that took place in City Hall, and intends to resign.
