FITCHBURG — At the state Trial Court’s celebration for Women’s History Month, Fitchburg District Court Probation Officer Diamily Titus was one of six women leaders who were honored as trailblazers and advocates of diversity equity and inclusion. The Massachusetts Trial Court’s 4th Annual Women’s History Month Celebration and Conference was held at the Edward M. […]
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Lahey, UMass Chan partner on new research hub
UMass Chan Medical School and Lahey Hospital & Medical Center have signed a research affiliation agreement to create a new quantitative science research hub to improve health outcomes and disparities through population health, digital medicine and health systems science.
‘The things that move me most’
WORCESTER — This coming June the Worcester Art Museum will present “Jakob Fioole: The Sally Bishop Prize,” a solo exhibition of work by the winner of the Sally Bishop Prize, the top honor at the 2023 ArtsWorcester Biennial. The exhibition comprises 18 paintings by Worcester-area artist Jakob Fioole, all created within the last six years. […]
Nurses claim staff shortages led to unsafe conditions
WORCESTER — A group of registered nurses filed a wrongful termination suit against their hospital and Texas-based owner in Worcester Superior Court last week. Eight nurses, represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA), filed the lawsuit Thursday against St. Vincent Hospital and the owner, Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, using the Healthcare Whistleblower statute. The nurses allege […]
Worcester native awarded for work on JFK aircraft carrier
WORCESTER — U.S. Navy sailors serve and protect from around the globe, and every sailor got their start somewhere. Central Mass. native and U.S. Navy officer Solomon Aryee was recently awarded for his work during the pre-commissioning process for the second USS John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier, which has been under construction for the past […]
Fatal shooting suspect appears in San Diego court
WORCESTER — Police officials investigating the homicide of a mother and 11-year-old daughter confirmed that the suspect – who was caught last Monday in San Diego, Calif. – can be brought back to Massachusetts to face charges for the March 5 fatal shooting. According to a spokesperson for the Worcester County DA, Dejan Belnavis, who […]
