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Quaboag and #8216;questionable recruitment and #8217; prompts request for ethics probe
State Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, and Rep. Peter J. Durant, R-Spencer, have asked the state Ethics Commission to look into Quaboag Regional School District's "questionable recruitment of select students from one public school district to another using taxpayer funds." Town Manager Christopher Clark told town councilors Monday that Quaboag ... (more)
LISTEN: Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings' new song, "Retreat!"
The funk/soul throwback of Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings just announced the release date of their upcoming fifth album, Give the People What They Want , due August 6th on Daptone Records, and a new song "Retreat" to go with the announcement.
Vayda wins seat as W. Brookfield selectman
The second time was a charm for Diane S. Vayda, who easily defeated political newcomer Kevin M. Paquette to win a three-year seat on the three-member Board of Selectmen in the annual town election Tuesday.
Public school districts recruiting students
From left, North Brookfield Superintendent John Provost, high school student Levente Nasz, 16, of Budapest, Hungary, North Brookfield Junior-Senior High School Principal William Evans and high school student Ramon Bisang, 16, of Lucerne, Switzerland.
Branch out with these new books by Cape and Island authors
"Benjamin Franklin's Bastard: A Father, a Son, and the Women Who Loved Them: A Novel," Sally Cabot Sally Cabot, aka Sally Gunning, of Brewster, is an accomplished historical novelist and mystery writer.
Warren's Job Approval Rating in Central Mass Only 32 Percent
After 100 days in office, job approval ratings for US Senator Elizabeth Warren have surfaced, showing only 32 percent of those in Central MA are pleased with the newly elected official.
Work on regional emergency dispatch system for Monson, Palmer, Ware and Warren continues
Report: Abc40 meteorologist Rick Sluben subject of restraining order
A Warren woman has renewed a restraining order against abc40 weatherman Rick Sluben, according to a published report that cites court records.
LISTEN: Chk Chk Chk's New Album, THR!!!ER
The Brooklyn-based band !!! commonly referred to as Chk Chk Chk will release their fifth album, THR!!!ER , on April 30th and in anticipation of that release, Pitchfork Advance is streaming the entire album for free.