Brave, costumed skiers and snowboarders took their chances skipping off the top of frigid waters during the Wachusett Mountain Pond Skim 2025 on Sunday. If participants, who are required to wear costumes, couldn’t skim across the water, then they’d take a polar plunge in the icy water for the traditional event that closes out the […]
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Massachusetts nurses with brain tumors: DPH ‘in communication’ with Newton-Wellesley
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is “in communication” with Newton-Wellesley Hospital after nurses were diagnosed with brain tumors.
Mike Kennealy, former Baker cabinet secretary, launches Republican run for governor
Mike Kennealy, a former cabinet secretary under Gov. Charlie Baker, officially announced a run for governor of Massachusetts Monday, making him the first Republican to formally challenge Gov. Maura Healey for the state’s highest office.
Discover local species at hiking and birding event
LANCASTER — Join Lancaster resident, photographer, and birding enthusiast David Ammerman as he highlights the town of Lancaster’s beautiful conservation areas during Trails and Trills: Hiking and Birding in Lancaster. The presentation will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, at the Thayer Memorial Library, located at 717 Main St. Ammerman has been exploring […]
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of April 7, 2025
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of April 7, 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 […]
UMass Amherst, Harvard, Northeastern report several student visas revoked by federal government
Massachusetts universities including UMass Amherst, Northeastern University and Harvard are all reporting that some students have seen their visas revoked in recent weeks, joining colleges across the country as the federal government moves to expel foreign students.
