On the Republican ballot for the March 5 presidential primary, there will be down-ballot races to pay attention to, including the race for the Republican state committeeman for the Worcester & Middlesex District.
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State legislators urge DPU to reject Unitil rate hikes
FITCHBURG — Sen. John Cronin, Rep. Michael Kushmerek, and Rep. Margaret Scarsdale sent a letter to the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Board of Commissioners urging the three-member panel to reject Unitil Corporation’s proposal to increase rates for Massachusetts customers. “Unitil is the most expensive, uncompetitive utility supplier in Massachusetts,” said Sen. Cronin. “Unitil’s exorbitant […]
Pepperell Police K-9 locates 5-year-old child Tuesday
PEPPERELL — Chief Todd Blain is pleased to report that a Police K-9 was able to successfully track a missing 5-year-old child on Tuesday, locating the girl safely after just 45 minutes. On Tuesday, Feb. 27, at approximately 3 p.m., the Pepperell Police Department responded to a residence in town for a report of […]
Mass. Republicans dispute Trump’s unity claim
BOSTON — In South Carolina, former President Donald Trump notched another primary victory Saturday as he seeks the GOP presidential nomination, declaring afterwards that he has never seen Republicans “so unified.” But do Republicans here in Massachusetts feel like they are all completely in sync? While Trump appears likely to win over a majority of […]
Healey continues to knock major health provider
BOSTON — Steward Health Care, which teeters on a financial crisis that could put multiple Massachusetts hospitals in jeopardy, is a “house of cards and a charade,” Gov. Maura Healey said on Monday, continuing to lash out at the for-profit health care system that is one of the state’s largest employers.
AG Campbell looks to high court to force Milton to comply with MBTA Communities Act
Attorney General Andrea Campbell escalated a dispute with Milton over a housing law to the Massachusetts’ highest court, where she asked a judge to force the town to comply by zoning at least one district for multi-family housing near a transit hub.
