FITCHBURG — Gallery Marquee has a dynamic new photography exhibit currently on display titled “Student Life: Our Story.” Curated and juried by students from Fitchburg State University (FSU), the exhibition that is on view through July 5 at the 699 Main St. gallery was organized through an open call to university students and emerging photographers […]
Worcester
‘Stand up against hatred and division’
FITCHBURG — Mayor Sam Squailia declared May 2025 Jewish Heritage Month in the city after attending the 38th annual Yom HaShoah Holocaust Remembrance Program on April 27. “As mayor of our diverse heritage city, I believe it’s essential that we continue to recognize and celebrate the diverse contributions of all who shape our community” she […]
‘Adding vibrancy to this Main Street’
FITCHBURG — Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll paid a visit to the city on Tuesday morning to announce the latest round of Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) tax credits in the amount of $18 million. The two women were joined by state and local officials including Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed […]
Sheriff reports spring surge in “smishing” scams
WEST BOYLSTON — Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis is warning residents about a recent wave of “smishing” scams targeting cell phones across Massachusetts. Smishing, a combination of “SMS” (short message service) and “phishing,” involves scammers sending fraudulent text messages with website links to residents’ cell phones. According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), a typical […]
Open Sky gala raises $200k for Safe Homes program
WORCESTER — Open Sky Community Services announced on Monday that more than $200,000 was raised during its April 4 gala to benefit the Safe Homes program, which is celebrating 30 years of serving LGBTQIA+ youth. Open Sky honored eight individuals and organizations during the event with its 2025 People of Courage Awards for their outstanding […]
Massachusetts medical school lays off, furloughs 200 workers amid NIH funding cuts
Massachusetts medical school lays off, furloughs 200 workers amid NIH funding cuts
