Jacob Vitali
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Editorial: Adults’ marijuana use comes with a caveat
Ever since Massachusetts voters approved a ballot measure legalizing recreational marijuana use for adults, we’ve been concerned about its trickle-down effect on our younger population. → Read More
Varnum Brook Elementary names two co-principals
In a press release, North Middlesex Regional School District Superintendent Brad Morgan said Ami Dolan and Meghan Branco would be leading the district's largest elementary school located in Pepperell. → Read More
Editorial: Longer school day rejection a lesson learned?
How could such a well-intentioned concept unravel the way it did? It’s a question worth asking after the Billerica School Committee voted 3-2 last week against extending the district's elementary and middle school days by 30 minutes. → Read More
Lunenburg man arraigned in 2013 cold case rape
On Tuesday, Christopher Aldrich, 28, of Lunenburg, was arraigned on the charge of Aggravated Rape in Concord District Court. Aldrich was held without bail after a dangerousness hearing and is due back in court on March 23. → Read More
Monty Tech named in federal civil rights complaint
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School is one of two vocational schools in the state named in a civil rights complaint over its admissions practices. → Read More
Margaret Scarsdale officially declared 1st Middlesex state representative
Margaret Scarsdale can officially use a title she thought she had secured in November — 1st Middlesex District state representative. → Read More
Mass. hate group leader subject of N.H. civil rights complaint
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Christopher Hood, the leader of a New England neo-Nazi organization formerly of Pepperell, Mass., is the subject of a civil rights complaint by the New Hampshire attorney general. → Read More
Peter Orvetii: End Title 42 and closed borders
During fiscal 2022, nearly 2.4 million migrants were apprehended at the border, up 44% from the previous year and a nearly eightfold increase from five years earlier. → Read More
Local leaders react as Maura Healey celebrates historic inauguration
The story of Gov. Maura Healey's administration is yet to be written. But if the energetic crowd at the TD Garden on Thursday night is any indication, there's a lot of people excited for the stories to be told and the work that lies ahead. → Read More
Margaret Scarsdale’s swearing-in as 1st Middlesex state rep. delayed
Democrat Margaret Scarsdale, the presumptive winner of the 1st Middlesex District state representative seat, will be unable to be sworn-in with the rest of her peers at the State House on Wednesday. → Read More
Editorial: Mobster’s death rekindles FBI’s unholy alliance – Lowell Sun
The roughly 30-year reign of terror imposed by New England mobsters James “Whitey” Bulger, Francis “Cadillac Frank” Salemme, and Stephen “The Rifleman” Flemmi has already been the grist of books an… → Read More
Respect for Marriage Act awaits Joe Biden’s signature, passes with support from local reps
The Respect for Marriage Act is awaiting President Joe Biden’s signature after passing in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday. The bill, which codifies protections for same-sex and … → Read More
Lori Trahan elected to Democratic Steering and Policy Committee
U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan is entering her third term representing the 3rd Congressional District this January and the local lawmaker is doing so with an important seat at the table. → Read More
Seven dogs killed, two people injured in Pepperell fire Sunday night
PEPPERELL — A two-alarm fire Sunday night injured two residents and killed seven dogs. → Read More
Local Congressional delegation reacts to Nancy Pelosi’s announcement
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she won't be seeking a leadership role in the Democratic caucus, meaning for the first time in nearly 20 years House Democrats will have a new leader. → Read More
Shirley man charged in fatal Interstate 190 crash that killed Ayer teen
LEOMINSTER — A Shirley man was arraigned in Leominster District Court on Tuesday in connection with a fatal October crash on Interstate 190 that killed a 16-year-old girl from Ayer. → Read More
Rick Pozniak: Our next governor has some scandals to correct
While the author writes about his leadership accomplishments, he failed as a leader by not launching a major course correction to the long standing MBTA crisis. → Read More
16-year-old girl from Ayer killed in Thursday night crash on Interstate 190
LEOMINSTER — A single vehicle crash on Route 190 northbound that killed a 16-year-old girl from Ayer is under investigation by Massachusetts State Police. → Read More
Michele Thorne: The Biden administration offers thoughts and prayers on the ERA. Can it do more?
They’ve offered their thoughts and prayers. But is there something else, something in the Constitution, to protect women — and all Americans — from sex discrimination under the law? → Read More
Lori Trahan to discuss Inflation Reduction Act’s climate benefits Thursday
Fresh off a virtual event Wednesday touting the Inflation Reduction Act's benefits in the health care space, U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan is taking to the internet again Thursday to champion what she believes are the bill's benefits for the climate. → Read More