Shane Rhodes

Townsend Republican Andrew Shepherd submitted the recount petition after Pepperell Democrat Margaret Scarsdale upended his bid for the seat, vacated by former state Rep. Sheila Harrington earlier this year, by the narrowest of margins.

Andrew Shepherd petitions for recount in 1st Middlesex District representative race

November 29, 2022 at 12:06 p.m.

Townsend Republican Andrew Shepherd submitted the recount petition after Pepperell Democrat Margaret Scarsdale upended his bid for the seat, vacated by former state Rep. Sheila Harrington earlier this year, by...

The Nov. 18 site visit, which also included representatives of state Sen. John Cronin and state Rep. Dan Sena's offices, came in response to a letter penned by Peter Cunningham, a member of the Groton Select Board and the Friends of the Nashua River Rail Trail, back in August that described the condition of the “vital recreational resource” as “deteriorated.”

State House delegation visits, surveys Nashua River Rail Trail conditions

November 26, 2022 at 5:00 a.m.

The Nov. 18 site visit, which also included representatives of state Sen. John Cronin and state Rep. Dan Sena's offices, came in response to a letter penned by Peter Cunningham,...

Now, on the back of their friendship and through a shared passion and determination, that goal has nearly come to fruition.

Concrete oasis: local students near skate park construction goal in Lunenburg

November 19, 2022 at 11:37 a.m.

Now, on the back of their friendship and through a shared passion and determination, that goal has nearly come to fruition.

On Thursday, Nov. 3, the state Senate passed “An Act expanding wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities” and “An Act relative to supported decision-making for agreements for certain adults with disabilities.”

State Senate passes legislation to aid those living with disabilities

November 16, 2022 at 4:30 a.m.

On Thursday, Nov. 3, the state Senate passed “An Act expanding wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities” and “An Act relative to supported decision-making for agreements for certain adults...

Shepherd, a Republican, is set to take the seat vacated by former state Rep. Sheila Harrington, also a Republican, who stepped down from the position last February to serve as clerk magistrate of Gardner District Court.

Andrew Shepherd edges out competition, takes 1st Middlesex representative seat

November 9, 2022 at 10:22 a.m.

Shepherd, a Republican, is set to take the seat vacated by former state Rep. Sheila Harrington, also a Republican, who stepped down from the position last February to serve as...

After a September primary that was decided by fewer than 100 votes, the firefighter-turned-business owner is expected to take part in another tight race on Nov. 8.

‘Humbled’ by opportunity, Andrew Shepherd hopeful to serve 1st Middlesex District

November 4, 2022 at 4:00 a.m.

After a September primary that was decided by fewer than 100 votes, the firefighter-turned-business owner is expected to take part in another tight race on Nov. 8.

Now, the Democratic nominee for 1st Middlesex District representative in Tuesday’s general election, Scarsdale has the chance to bring that kind of leadership to the State House.

Margaret Scarsdale hoping to bring ‘fierce, engaged’ leadership to 1st Middlesex District

November 4, 2022 at 4:00 a.m.

Now, the Democratic nominee for 1st Middlesex District representative in Tuesday’s general election, Scarsdale has the chance to bring that kind of leadership to the State House.

Several state and local community partners attended the Oct. 24 ceremony, including Mayor Dean Mazzarella and state Rep. Natalie Higgins.

Community Health Connections celebrates newest facility

November 2, 2022 at 2:30 a.m.

Several state and local community partners attended the Oct. 24 ceremony, including Mayor Dean Mazzarella and state Rep. Natalie Higgins.

Most people diagnosed with late-stage cancer would consider themselves anything but “lucky.” Michael Foley is not like most.

Michael Foley ‘paying it forward’ through Ducks for Cancer

October 31, 2022 at 5:00 a.m.

Most people diagnosed with late-stage cancer would consider themselves anything but “lucky.” Michael Foley is not like most.

Organized in conjunction with its economic development arm, the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation, and part of the NCMCC’s Education Compact Initiative, the Oct. 19 tour served as an opportunity to learn about the importance of manufacturing in the region.

North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce hosts manufacturing bus tour

October 28, 2022 at 4:45 a.m.

Organized in conjunction with its economic development arm, the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation, and part of the NCMCC’s Education Compact Initiative, the Oct. 19 tour served as an opportunity...

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