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Mass. City Was Home To America’s Biggest Pasta Plant
"Wednesday is Prince Spaghetti day". I remember hearing this as a child. It was definitely a thing in Massachusetts and New England, because my parents would literally save pasta night for Wednesday. Prince is born in Boston's North End. The brand we all know as Prince pasta started in the...
3 Northern New England Cities Rank Top 10 Least-Stressed in the US
Stress. We all have it, but the past few years have really ramped it up. From a pandemic to inflation, natural disasters, and crime rates, it's been a wild ride. But there's some good news to come out of our corner of the country. Two of our local gems, Nashua, New Hampshire, and Portland, Maine, are living the good life, and just ranked in the top 10 least-stressed cities in the US.
Rourke: The Lowell Folk Festival: A celebration of unity and pride
As Mayor of this vibrant city, it brings me immense joy to reflect on one of our most cherished events: the Lowell Folk Festival. This annual celebration is more than just a weekend of music, dance, and culinary delights; it is a testament to the indomitable spirit of our community, the power of partnerships, and the profound pride we all share for our city.
Final defendant in eBay stalking case against Natick couple has been sentenced
BOSTON — The final defendant in a case in which eBay employees stalked and harassed a Natick couple due to their critical analysis of the company has been sentenced. Brian Gilbert, 56, of San Jose, California, was sentenced on Thursday in U.S. District Court in Boston to time served, one year of supervised release and a $20,000 fine. He was also ordered to have no contact with either victim. ...
Worcester County Wonders: Wandering is always welcome at Tower Hill
BOYLSTON — A large sign reading "Festina Lente," a Latin phrase meaning "to make haste, but slowly," greets visitors at the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill. The motto becomes a memorable command as one wanders through more than 200 acres of gardens, trails and pathways, with a view of the Wachusett Reservoir serving as a backdrop for the four-season gardens. View this post on Instagram ...
Archeologists find musket balls fired during one of Revolutionary War’s 1st battles
CONCORD, Mass. — Nearly 250 years ago, hundreds of militiamen lined a hillside in Massachusetts and started firing a barrage of musket balls toward retreating British troops, marking the first major battle in the Revolutionary War.
2024 Town-Wide Paving and Resurfacing Program
The Sudbury Public Works Department is implementing its 2024 Pavement Management Program. The program will use industry-leading methods to assure the work is completed as efficiently as possible and that the road surface improvements last for many years. During the process, we aim to produce the least disruption possible to drivers and residents.
Winchendon veterans housing project receives economic boost from Fitchburg bank
A $25 million project to convert two vacant Winchendon school buildings into low-income housing for veterans and their families has received another economic boost. Representatives of the Fitchburg-based Rollstone Bank and Trust dropped by the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center in Gardner to deliver a $15,000 check to go toward the group's plan to redevelop the former Streeter and Poland Elementary Schools into 44 apartments for homeless and high-risk veterans in the community.
Hudson veteran David Simpson cleans gravestones of fallen soldiers
HUDSON – Vietnam War veteran and longtime Hudson resident David Simpson dedicates his early mornings to cleaning and refurbishing his fellow veterans’ gravestones throughout cemeteries in town. For the past two years, he has devoted numerous days to his craft of spraying, brushing and trimming each fallen soldier’s...
Historian publishes book on Anthony ‘Spag’ Borgatti
SHREWSBURY – A local historian is sharing stories about Shrewsbury legend Anthony “Spag” Borgatti. In his new 84-page book, “Spag — His Life and Legacy,” lifelong Shrewsbury resident and Town Historian Michael Perna Jr. recounts Spag’s life with anecdotes, recollections from community members who knew him and stories about his famous superstore that gave countless people reason to visit town.
Shrewsbury Cemetery has been final resting place for residents for centuries
SHREWSBURY – From the time of the first death in Shrewsbury in 1716, which was 11 years before the town was even incorporated, until 1898, the town had grown substantially in population. We should note that the first person to die was a one-year-old baby, Daniel Ward, who died from typhoid fever. He was the son of Artemas and Lucy Ward and was buried in a simple plot in what would eventually become what we know as Mountain View Cemetery.
New bridge built near Sandra Pond spillway
WESTBOROUGH – Visitors to the spillway at the western end of Sandra Pond now have another way to get across. About 100 feet from the spillway, the Westborough Conservation Land Trust, local Scouts and the Department of Public Works recently completed a new bridge. “It’s a fine example of...
Westborough plans survey, forums for Community Center
WESTBOROUGH – The town has announced that it is conducting a needs assessment and programming study for a new multigenerational community center. To ensure input from the community, the Project Team has created an online survey. Access the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q8Y28S6. The team will also be hosting open forums on...
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