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Campuses in line for upgrades as Senate approves major borrowing
The Massachusetts Senate has passed a $3.28 billion borrowing bill to fund maintenance, repairs and major capital projects at the state's 15 community colleges, nine state universities and five…
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5mPoll shows Massachusetts voters behind most ballot questions
A recent UMass/WCVB poll indicates that Massachusetts voters favor expanding public records access but oppose repealing recreational marijuana legalization ahead of the November ballot.
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5m‘We definitely support each other’: Benefit raises money for Wendell man whose home burned down
The Wendell community gathered at Deja Brew Cafe & Pub for a fundraiser to assist 84-year-old resident Robert Bowers after his historic home was destroyed by a fire on July 2.
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8mResidents learn about 9 ballot questions ahead of November vote
Franklin County residents attended an information session on Friday to learn about the nine ballot questions appearing on the Nov. 3 ballot.
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Motorcycle operator injured in crash on New Salem Road in Petersham
PETERSHAM – A motorcycle operator was LifeFlighted to an area hospital following a two-vehicle crash on New Salem Road Saturday. The crash occurred at the intersection of New Salem Road, West Street, and West Road in Petersham Saturday, Aug. 22, at around 1 p.m. The operator of the motorcycle was LifeFlighted to UMass/Memorial Hospital in […]
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7mLocal pediatrician: President’s new vaccine plan ‘doesn’t add up’
Dr. Jonathan Schwab doesn’t read newspapers and doesn’t engage in politics. But the Northampton pediatrician, who has practiced for 35 years, closely follows medical journals and scientific literature. He says the Trump administration’s new vaccine recommendations don’t add up. President Donald Trump signed an Aug. 10 executive order calling for revamped childhood vaccine recommendations that […]