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Homelessness in Worcester County increases for third straight year
The population of unhoused people in Worcester County grew nearly 20% from 2023 to 2024, exacerbating housing advocates’ fears that it could be a while before homelessness in the region declines. The nonprofit Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance recently released data it gathered in January as part of the U.S....
Celebrating Independence Day at lawn party Thursday
TOWNSEND — The town’s Military Band will play a special Independence Day concert at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday on the Townsend Common. Area residents of all ages are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and blankets. Townsend VFW Post No. 6538 and its Auxiliary will host the lawn...
American Legion holds flag burning ceremony
ASHBY — The Holmes-Curran-Bennett American Legion Post 361 of Ashby recently conducted two flag burning ceremonies of unserviceable flags. The ceremony was originally scheduled for June 14 to commemorate Flag Day; however, the ceremony was postponed to June 15, due to weather. “Several individuals did show up on Friday,...
How to Find Your Hometown Listed Among the Bike-Friendly Cities?
Biking isn’t just a way to get around—it’s a lifestyle that fosters community connections in unique ways. Yet, not every city is equally accommodating for cyclists. PeopleForBikes, a prominent advocacy nonprofit, has released its annual city ratings, spotlighting the most bike-friendly communities across the United States and, for the first time, internationally.
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