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2 days ago | 
milforddailynews.com | Beth McDermott
UniBank held its annual meeting at the Milford Portuguese Club, celebrating its 2024 achievements, including more than $2 million donated to nonprofits. UniBank Chairman Tim Wickstrom praised the Portuguese Club and acknowledged the historical contributions of immigrants to the Blackstone Valley. The bank, with $2.6 billion in assets, operates branches in Central Massachusetts and MetroWest.
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2 days ago | 
wickedlocal.com | Beth McDermott
Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) is now offering urgent care services at its Watertown office. The urgent care center is staffed by Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians and aims to provide convenient community care. The center is open seven days a week with varying hours, with patients encouraged to book appointments online. Beth Israel Lahey Health has expanded its services in Watertown to include urgent care, according to a community announcement.
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2 days ago | 
wickedlocal.com | Beth McDermott
Cambridge residents can attend a free document shredding event from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 17. The event will be held at the Cambridge Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave. There is a limit of five boxes per household, with documents to be shredded on-site. The City of Cambridge Consumers’ Council is hosting a free document shredding event on May 17, according to a community announcement.
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2 days ago | 
heraldnews.com | Beth McDermott
The Irish Heritage Association of Greater Fall River has announced its newly elected officers for the 2025/2026 term. According to a community announcement, the incoming board officers are Sandy Dennis as president, Mary Biltcliffe as vice president, Colleen Barboza as treasurer, Madelyn O’Connell as secretary, and Debbie Robidoux as corresponding secretary. The association encourages community support and collaboration as these leaders begin their roles.
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2 days ago | 
burlingtonfreepress.com | Beth McDermott
Fidium Fiber is expanding its internet network in Chittenden County, aiming to provide high-speed access to over 1,800 homes and businesses, according to a community announcement. The expansion, in partnership with the Chittenden County Communications Union District (CCCUD), targets unserved and underserved areas in Essex Town, Jericho, Shelburne, Westford and Williston. Construction is set to begin as early as May 12 in Shelburne, with plans to continue throughout the summer.
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3 days ago | 
enterprisenews.com | Beth McDermott
Brockton High School's annual spring musical is in full swing, with more than 150 students participating in the production of "Bye Bye Birdie," according to a community announcement. Friends of the BHS Drama Club are actively seeking sponsors to help finance the impressive production. The students are involved in various roles, including acting, dancing, working on the tech crew, building sets, playing in the orchestra and styling hair and makeup, according to BHS Drama Director Robert Hogan.
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3 days ago | 
enterprisenews.com | Beth McDermott
A longtime Easton Middle School math teacher is being recognized as an "aMAzing Educator" by the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, according to a community announcement. Steven Cerce, a veteran eighth-grade math teacher, has been teaching for more than 25 years. He was one of four teachers named as finalists for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the only math teacher among the finalists.
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3 days ago | 
yahoo.com | Beth McDermott
A longtime Easton Middle School math teacher is being recognized as an "aMAzing Educator" by the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, according to a community announcement. Steven Cerce, a veteran eighth-grade math teacher, has been teaching for more than 25 years. He was one of four teachers named as finalists for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the only math teacher among the finalists.
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3 days ago | 
norwichbulletin.com | Beth McDermott
Artreach Inc. will host its Music Heals Coffeehouse at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 30, and Saturday, May 31, according to a community announcement. The event will take place at the Chestnut Street Playhouse, located at 24 Chestnut St. in Norwich. The Music Heals Coffeehouse is a longstanding Artreach tradition. It highlights Artreach program members performing popular music, while raising awareness of mental well-being and busting the stigma of mental illness.
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5 days ago | 
patriotledger.com | Beth McDermott
The Chalk It Up Pavement Art Festival is set to bring the community together in Middleboro, according to a community announcement. The event, organized by The Heart in Art, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, at Middleborough Town Hall, 10 Nickerson Ave. The rain date is June 1. “This event is designed to bring the community together,” said Melissa Oddi-Morrison, organizer and THIA founder. “Youth sports teams can sign up and draw their favorite sports theme.
