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Leominster residents star in TAM’s “The Prom”
GARDNER – Leominster High School is well-represented in Theatre at the Mount’s upcoming production of the musical, “The Prom.”. The show centers on four fading Broadway stars in desperate need of a new stage. So, when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town Indiana prom – and the press is involved – they know it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue …. And themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the dance on the straight and narrow – but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny.
Leominster cancer survivor honored at PMC Night
BOSTON – On Friday, July 12, the Boston Red Sox and Red Sox Foundation commemorated the foundation’s 22-year commitment as a co-presenting sponsor of the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) with PMC Night at Fenway Park. During the ceremony, 40 members of the PMC Living Proof community, PMC riders and...
Lake Monsters pull away late, top Bravehearts
WORCESTER — The Worcester Bravehearts allowed a pair of runs across the final 2 innings before losing 5-3 to the Vermont Lake Monsters at Fitton Field Tuesday. Worcester rallied back from a 3-0 deficit in the seventh inning before falling behind late. After 2 scoreless innings from Shrewsbury’s Ben...
Will new state police crime lab come to Worcester? Here's the pitch
WORCESTER — The developer behind the private portion of the Polar Park redevelopment has submitted a bid to host the state police's Central Massachusetts crime lab in a Green Island parcel near the ballpark. Denis Dowdle of Madison Properties confirmed Monday that a bid was submitted for a parcel in front of...
Meet the T&G Hometeam high school softball Super Team for spring 2024
The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards is proud to announce the player of the year nominees for softball. The winners were announced during the live show that took place June 26 at the Hanover Theatre. The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards show is part of the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards, the largest high school sports recognition program in the country. ...
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
PhD candidate Jacob Stillman receives Kirschstein award for multiple sclerosis research
PhD candidate Jacob Stillman has been awarded a prestigious Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Individual Predoctoral Fellowship to further his research on remyelination, the process by which new myelin sheaths are generated around axons in the central nervous system, targeting diseases such as multiple sclerosis that disrupt how the brain and body communicate. The funding is from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Cost the Primary Obstacle to Internet Access in Worcester
WORCESTER – A new report funded by the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) through Massachusetts ARPA State Fiscal Recovery Funds examines access to information technology in Worcester, and the “capacity needed for full participation in our society, democracy, and economy,” which is part of the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NOIA) definition of “Digital Equity.”
Shrewsbury's John West is selected in 12th round by Arizona Diamondbacks
John West gathered with about 25 of his closest family members and friends Tuesday afternoon in Harwich Port, not for a beach day, but instead to watch, with anticipation, the final rounds of the Major League Baseball Draft. “We were sitting around, waiting for it,” West, the former Shrewsbury High ace and Boston...
Prime Day: Amazon Fulfillment Center in Westborough focuses on same-day delivery
WESTBOROUGH — The site of one of only five locations like it in the country, the Amazon Fulfillment Center on Otis Street was firing on all cylinders Tuesday — Prime Day. "This facility does about 35,000 packages per day, on average, but during Prime Day we're expecting to do about a 25% increase...
Worcester Community Food Assessment sparks discussion on food insecurity in the city
Just four years ago in 2020, an estimated 17.7% of Worcester residents were considered to be food insecure. Now, that number has more than doubled, according to a recent report of the Worcester County Food Bank's Center on Food Equity, conducted by the Community Food Assessment in Worcester in 2023.
Arrest Warrant Issued for Brockton Man in Bellingham Teen’s Shooting
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – An arrest warrant has been issued for a Brockton man wanted in the shooting death of a Bellingham teen at a huge house party in Northborough in May. 16-year-old Ygor Correira died as shots rang out at the massive party. The Worcester DA says they are looking for Erik Dos Santos as the suspected shooter although three others are also facing gun charges. Police said at the time there were around 300 people at the party at a rented house on Howard Street and they arrived at what they called a “chaotic scene.”
Worcester committee gets an earful: Some residents urge city not to use herbicides
WORCESTER — Several residents expressed concern Monday night to the Green Worcester Advisory Committee that the city is using what they believe are harmful chemicals to remove invasive plants in local lakes and ponds. Elsie Uffelmann didn't hesitate to speak out. Last week, she submitted a letter to city...
Worcester African Festival on August 3rd: Food, Music, Fashion
The Worcester African Festival will be on the Worcester Common from 12-5 on Saturday August 3rd. Listen for all the details about food from across the continent. A special fashion show with models representing different African nations. Live music with Crocodile River Music. DJ’s, merchandise vendors and more. Jermoh and John from MOAD, fill us in. The festival is put on by MOAD, the Massachusetts Organization of African Descendants.
Hundreds Still Without Power in North County, Stamford
STAMFORD, Vt. — Nearly 18 hours after severe thunderstorms pummeled the region, hundreds of customers are without power. The latest update estimates is that power will be back on at 2 p.m. in North Berkshire. Green Mountain Power's outage map could not provide an estimate on power restoration. Many...
Workers struggle to stay cool as summer heat continues to worsen
As summers get hotter, there is growing concern about the impact of excessive heat on workers, especially those who spend a lot of time outdoors. There are state and federal efforts in the works to address this. In the meantime, extreme heat is happening more often across the U.S. Greater Boston has already had multiple heat waves this summer. In Boston, average summer temperatures have increased 1.4 degrees since 1970.
Majority of Massachusetts DNC delegates want Biden to stay in race, poll shows
BOSTON -- The political future of President Joe Biden has been called into question in recent weeks. A lackluster debate performance has pushed some Democrats to question if he should step down. "I think that President Biden has done an incredible job. I have also said that I think President Biden should carefully evaluate whether he is the person who is best positioned to be the person to defeat Donald Trump," said Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey during a press conference. An Associated Press (AP) poll says 7 out of 10 adults would like to see the president step down, and...
New truck regulations could help keep cyclists alive. One organization says they go too far.
“Regulations will save lives. Flat out. They're needed. They will keep people alive.”. After two cyclists in Cambridge were killed in crashes with vehicles last month, officials and advocates say new state regulations requiring additional safety features for state-funded trucks are key to preventing further deaths. “These regulations will save...
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