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10+ min ago (550+ words) Lowell was always there. When my family moved to greater Boston in 2012, we had to figure out a place to live. We visited a couple of places in Lowell, and were very interested in the Western Avenue Lofts. A woman named Maxine Farkas showed us around. It was a cool space, with cool people, and hard to forget although ultimately it wasn't the right fit for my wife's Boston-centric job. Maxine was just the first fascinating character I met on my inexorable journey to the Mill City. Fast forward many years later, and an opportunity to oversee The Sun and the Fitchburg Sentinel & Enterprise presented itself. The city of Kerouac, the city of Paul Tsongas, the city of Dicky Eklund and Micky Ward. Who could say no? I said yes to Lowell and so have a lot of other people....

4+ hour, 51+ min ago (178+ words) WORCESTER should have its own 'city parish council' when Worcestershire moves to a unitary'system of local government, it has been suggested. Worcester City Council is currently in charge of services including planning, bin collections and leisure centres. But those will also fall under the remit of either a county-wide or south Worcestershire unitary council from 2028. At a full council meeting this week, Cllr Adam Scott said a new lower-tier council for the city should be formed, as has been done in other areas that created unitary authorities. The council could take on non-statutory duties such as hosting events, landscaping and grant-giving, suggested Cllr Scott. "The fact the city will be without its own directly-elected council for the first time is something we should view with caution," he said. "It is within this council's gift to call for a governance review…...

4+ hour, 51+ min ago (211+ words) The adult reading group at The Hive will go weekly in December, as one of the most famous Christmas stories of all time is brought to life. Books Aloud usually meets on the last Wednesday of each month. A short story is chosen, read aloud to the group, and then discussed together. Amanda Bonnick, who runs the sessions, said: "Books Aloud is a place where you can bring a coffee, kick back, and just listen. "There's a chance to chat at the end of each session, so you can meet fellow story enthusiasts, or you can just let it sink in quietly." "We're really excited to be serialising A Christmas Carol throughout December, so we'll be meeting weekly and this will let the heartwarming, famous story permeate your Christmas preparations." Stephanie Jones, manager of The Hive, added: "Books Aloud is…...

8+ hour, 10+ min ago (46+ words) Children in Springfield can learn to ice skate for free this holiday season, thanks to a program sponsored by the Springfield Police Department. Children in Springfield can learn to ice skate for free this holiday season, thanks to a program sponsored by the Springfield Police Department....

8+ hour, 10+ min ago (52+ words) The Salvation Army held its annual Red Kettle campaign at the Thunderdome in Springfield, setting up three donation stations around the MassMutual Center during the game. The Salvation Army held its annual Red Kettle campaign at the Thunderdome in Springfield, setting up three donation stations around the MassMutual Center during the game....

9+ hour, 13+ min ago (46+ words) A portion of Boston Road in Springfield was closed by police on Saturday night. Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, are reportedly displeased over the manner in which their son Dylan was ... A portion of Boston Road in Springfield was closed by police on Saturday night....

11+ hour, 19+ min ago (115+ words) SAINT PAUL, Minn. (AP) " Carter Bjerke's 18 points helped St. Thomas defeat Lawrence 87-52 on Saturday. Bjerke also added six rebounds for the Tommies (6-3). Isaiah Johnson-Arigu scored 11 points, ... Thomas defeat Lawrence 87-52 on Saturday Bjerke also added six rebounds for the Tommies (6-3) Isaiah Johnson-Arigu scored 11 points, going 5 of 10 from the field Ben Oosterbaan had 10 points and went 4 of 8 from the field (2 for 3 from 3-point range) The Vikings were led in scoring by CJ Campbell, who finished with 15 points and seven rebounds Nicholas Gouriotis added nine points and seven rebounds for Lawrence Nolan Koch had eight points...

12+ hour, 15+ min ago (154+ words) Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey welcomed Andover to town with a chance for its fourth straight win. Instead, the Mirage fell 4-1. The game remained scoreless through the first period before Proctor/Hermantown capitalized on the power play in the first minute of the second. Forward Avery Milbridge beat her defender, fired and snuck it in to break the stalemate. 30 seconds later, the Huskies answered when Alexis Wagner pushed the puck in front of the net and it slid in. Andover then pulled in front early in the third frame thanks to forward Peyton Haley. Then, in the 10th minute, Lena Fenske notched a short-handed goal to make it 3-1 before Icelyn Larson added another shortly after. Despite the outcome, the Mirage outshout the Huskies 26-25. Still, Proctor/Hermantown dropped to 4-3 and closes out its four-game homestand against Grand Rapids/Greenway at 7 p.m. on Thursday....

12+ hour, 38+ min ago (550+ words) Lowell was always there. When my family moved to greater Boston in 2012, we had to figure out a place to live. We visited a couple of places in Lowell, and were very interested in the Western Avenue Lofts. A woman named Maxine Farkas showed us around. It was a cool space, with cool people, and hard to forget although ultimately it wasn't the right fit for my wife's Boston-centric job. Maxine was just the first fascinating character I met on my inexorable journey to the Mill City. Fast forward many years later, and an opportunity to oversee The Sun and the Fitchburg Sentinel & Enterprise presented itself. The city of Kerouac, the city of Paul Tsongas, the city of Dicky Eklund and Micky Ward. Who could say no? I said yes to Lowell and so have a lot of other people....

13+ hour, 46+ min ago (290+ words) November 29, 2025 / 8:05 PM EST / CBS Boston Rockland Fire Chief Scott Duffey said that the staff were the "true heroes" after helping residents move to safety during a fire at a nursing rehabilitation facility Saturday night." The fire began around 4:30 at the Webster Park Rehab and Healthcare facility on Webster Street. Firefighters were alerted to the emergency by a fire alarm and a call from a staff member." Initial information leads the Rockland Fire Department to believe that the fire began at the third-floor nursing station. The sprinklers helped contain the fire, but there was heavy smoke, according to Duffey." One hundred and two residents had to be evacuated from the facility, with 22 from the third floor. No injuries have been reported at this time." "It's moving patients that are bedridden. That are elderly, a little bit less mobile than your younger…...