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Volunteers from Leominster Credit Union participated in one of the largest meal-packing events for United Way of North Central Mass. More than 100,000 meals were packaged by 400 volunteers for 20 local food pantries at the Double Tree by Hilton in Leominster. Benefitting pantries are in Athol, Leominster, Fitchburg, Gardner, Devens, Pepperell, Templeton, Winchendon and Westminster. Pictured (from left, front row) are Nancy Daigle, Ann Younie, Meghan Thomas and Susan Landry; (middle row) Cindy Holder and Stephanie and Lucas Hyles; and (back row) Stan Hyles.

Now that the first major snowstorm of the season has passed, Worcester businesses and residents have a limited time to clear snow off their sidewalks before facing fines.

Tim McMahon wanted to return to his passion of helping people in need, prompting him to leave his post at the Massachusetts State Lottery to lead Catholic Charities in Worcester on Jan. 3.

These businesses incorporated with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office from Dec. 1-16. Listed are corporate name,...

Heywood Healthcare announced two capital campaign pledges totalling $375,000.

Catholic Charities has picked a long-time government official and the former chief operating officer of the Mass Lottery Commission as the new executive director of Catholic Charities Worcester County.

As the healthcare system strives to treat those with mental illness and addiction, urban providers may be able to cope with demand, but the picture is different in rural parts of Worcester County.

All but two of the acute-care hospitals in Central Massachusetts were profitable last year, pushing the overall margin for the region to fourth best out of the seven regions in the state.

The license of Gardner-area doctor Robert B Shepherd, D.O. was suspended by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine in an emergency meeting.

Mount Wachusett Community College has received $573,600 in state funds to help educate students from disadvantaged backgrounds.