FITCHBURG — The police program at Fitchburg State University, in association with its Criminal Justice Club, will host a panel discussion for Women in Law Enforcement at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 4 in Weston Auditorium, 353 North St. Admission is free and open to the public. The panel was assembled with assistance from the Massachusetts […]
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Friday, February 28 Preschool STEAM Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. Tot Time: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Stories, songs, and crafts; ages 1-3. Therapy Dog Visit: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Cricket and Rosa will visit the library. Bilingual Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush […]
Editorial: City of Fitchburg, residents in these heroic workers’ debt
How about a warm round of applause for this group of hard-working public employees. By the way, they’d really appreciate that warmth. And please, no jokes about how many workers it takes to change a light bulb. That insulting, hackneyed stereotype of the municipal sector couldn’t be further removed from the harsh reality faced by […]
Karen Read’s redacted motion to dismiss murder charge released
Karen Read’s legal team has submitted a redacted version of its latest motion to dismiss her case “on the basis of extraordinary governmental misconduct” — primarily the alleged withholding of evidence that could prove her innocence.
Boston, DC brothel operator pleads guilty
James Lee used both his own name and a series of fake and stolen identities to leas high-end apartments where the sex took place. For this work, prosecutors say, he was paid a $1,000 per month commission per active lease.
‘Game on’: Congressional oversight committee drops video ahead of sanctuary hearing featuring Boston
The Congressional committee that will question sanctuary city leaders next week about how their policies impact public safety has dropped a promotional video, declaring ‘Game on.’
