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11 Heywood Healthcare in Gardner announced Monday it is successfully exiting Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a standalone entity. The announcement comes almost exactly a year after the bankruptcy filing was first initiated. The hospital cited the pandemic, financial strains that included a costly and lengthy electronic medical record transition, an aging infrastructure and...
Hurricane Helene relief efforts underway across Massachusetts
WEST BRIDGEWATER - From pallets of water to bales of hay and every single essential item in between, towns across Massachusetts are coming together by the trailer load to help families impacted by Hurricane Helene.Trailer filled with supplies"What we can do to help North Carolina, we're happy to do it," said West Bridgewater Police Sgt. Jonathan Kraven.In West Bridgewater, the police station garage has been turned into a local command center for items being donated by residents. Kraven said they've been coordinating with North Carolina Highway Patrols."The support that we've received has been amazing," said Kraven. "Our officers have been...
Jack Barry Little League to Host 1st Annual Field Day
WORCESTER – A fall day filled with baseball activities and family fun is being held at Jack Barry Little League in Worcester on Sunday, Oct. 13. The league’s first annual field day will include a skills challenge and home run derby for league members, as well as wiffle ball, kickball, cornhole, raffles and more.
Gov. Healey Signs Bill Expanding Access to Midwifery, Doula Services, and Birth Centers in Massachus
Governor Maura Healey has signed a new maternal health bill that aims to improve access to midwifery care, doula services, and birth centers across Massachusetts. The legislation, seen as a critical step toward addressing disparities in maternal health outcomes, particularly for women of color, introduces a formal licensing process for certified professional midwives and mandates MassHealth to cover services provided by midwives and doulas.
Why Is This Popular Truck Illegal On New York Roads?
The state of Massachusetts recently revealed that they would begin to allow registration for a popular imported truck. What's bewildering for many local drivers is that these vehicles are still under strict regulation in New York. The vehicles in question have become increasingly popular in recent years, and while they...
Gardner football on right track to prove that past success wasn't a fluke
WORCESTER – The Gardner High football team's mission this season is to prove that it isn't a fluke. Last year, the Wildcats went undefeated in the regular season after a string of losing campaigns in the past. This fall was all about continuing that momentum, building on the program's success and proving that last year was not a one-time deal. ...
LIVE: Coverage, results Week 5 Gardner-area football
Gardner-area teams are gearing up for the fifth week of the football season as it turns over a new leaf into the second half of the schedule. MIAA power rankings started last week and from here on out it'll be a battle to stay up in the division, looking toward playoffs. For now, though, let's focus on this week's matchups and what is ahead for Week 5. Be sure to check back at this page for...
The (dam) good reason Mass. Gov. Healey got involved in that beaver dispute | John L. Micek
Good Sunday morning, everyone. Quick: What do a machine gun range on Cape Cod, a thoroughly domesticated semi-aquatic rodent and Boston’s stalled tax shift have in common?. The answer: One way or another, they’ve all fallen prey to the state government’s (generally) iron grip on local matters. It’s a nonpartisan tradition that stretches back to the days of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Massachusetts traffic: State surveying statewide travel patterns to plan for the future
As Gov. Maura Healey's administration explores potential new transportation revenues, it has also launched a statewide travel study that it is billing as "the first comprehensive statewide data collection project in over 10 years." Massachusetts has become known in recent years for congested roads and public transit woes but both problems are in the public policy spotlight and continue to receive attention from elected officials. ...
Painted crosswalks herald Worcester’s Italian American heritage parade
Red and green have now accompanied the white crosswalk stripes on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester in preparation for the Shrewsbury Street Italian Heritage parade on Sunday. Scheduled to start at noon, the parade will begin at Aitchison Street and marching down to Washington Square near Union station according to Maria Stella Fiore, the president of the parade committee.
Grafton's Murphy embarks on journey that will see him attempt 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days
For Bill Murphy of Grafton next month, it's all about sevens. Murphy, no stranger to mega-distance challenges as a veteran of Ironman triathlons and even marathons on crutches, is taking on The Great World Race. ...
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