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WWII Memorial Park's new main stage will be completed by Autumnfest
WOONSOCKET – Originally scheduled for completion in mid-June, construction on the new main stage at World War II Memorial Park off Social Street remains ongoing. Officials say it’s on track to make the most important deadline of all: October’s Autumnfest. “The stage will be done for Autumnfest,”...
Lighthouse Christian Church focused on good work despite potential upheaval
NORTH SMITHFIELD – James and Barbel Prior first established their ministry of Lighthouse Christian Church in September 1988 as a “family oriented community of believers.”. The first meetings for the nondenominational Christian church were held in the Cumberland Grange Hall. As the congregation grew in the years that...
Trucks and earth movers and stories, oh my!
Children in attendance at Marion's Camp for the Sutton Library's read-around-town last week enjoyed climbing into the vehicles brought by the DPW as much as they enjoyed the story, "Road Crew Coming Through," by Sherri Duskey Rinker. Photo Credit: Melissa McKeon photo.
Worcester's rocking its festival season, with summer, fall events on tap
Worcester's festival season is just gearing up. The following is a list of scheduled festivals happening through September. Information is provided by festival organizers, and may be subject to change. African Festival. Where: Worcester City Common, 455 Main St., Worcester. How much: Free. See Facebook event page. Mediterranean Festival. When:...
Five things to do: History reenactors, space puppets, poetry, music...
Some 600 reenactors from across the region portraying both soldiers and civilians from the Revolutionary War era will be taking part in "Redcoats and Rebels" set for Aug. 3 and 4 at Old Sturbridge Village. Guests from the 21st century will have the chance to witness reenactments of historic battles and skirmishes between Colonial and British troops, complete with cannon and musket demonstrations and cavalry displays. Visitors can explore authentic Revolutionary War camps and engage with costumed historians to learn about everyday life in early New England. Due to the event’s popularity, visitors are asked to purchase tickets online and in advance. (RD)
'Food, music, dance': Mediterranean festival set at St. Mary's Syriac Orthodox Church
It's a time to pump up the volume, both celebrating and sharing the cultures, languages and history of the Middle East, and a community with a local presence of more than 100 years. The annual Mediterranean festival, set for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9 to 11 at St. Mary's...
FHS Boys Soccer Boosters schedule fund raising event at La Cantina Winery - Aug 17
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Massachusetts: Expect Pop-Up Thunderstorms, Unsettled Weekend Ahead
Massachusetts – The upcoming weather forecast for Massachusetts includes a mix of dry conditions and potential thunderstorms, according to the US National Weather Service in Boston. While Thursday and Friday might see brief showers or pop-up thunderstorms, overall, drier conditions are anticipated for these days. The weekend, however, is...
Equity theft is now illegal in Massachusetts, making it possible for some who lost their homes to get money back
Gov. Maura Healey signed the law into effect on Monday as part of the state’s budget. A new law banning cities and towns in Massachusetts from “equity theft” is now on the books. On Monday, Gov. Maura Healey signed the new law that stops municipalities from selling...
Study to evaluate post-hospital skilled nursing care at home
UMass Chan Medical School researchers will begin enrolling patients this summer across its UMass Memorial Health and Baystate Health clinical campuses to study post-acute skilled nursing facility services provided in the patient’s home. The Skilled Nursing Facility or SNF at Home trial is a large, randomized clinical trial, the...
2 youth detention center escapees are captured in Maine, Massachusetts
Two juveniles who escaped from Maine’s youth detention center and fled in a stolen a car are in now police custody in Maine and Massachusetts, officials said Tuesday. One of the escapees was captured early Tuesday after crashing a stolen car in Georgetown, Massachusetts, and the other was located hours later by officers responding to a hit-and-run involving a stolen vehicle in Biddeford, Maine, officials said. Their identities were not released by Maine officials because of their age.
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