Fitchburg

A total of 680 adult learners will benefit from a combined $6.6 million in funding from the Massachusetts state government, seeking to boost training in high-demand occupations within the trades, construction, and manufacturing sectors.

After weeks of relative calm, a power struggle over control of Tyngsborough-based supermarket chain Market Basket has escalated, after the company’s board fired two longtime executives who have sided with suspended CEO and President Arthur T. Demoulas.

The Central Massachusetts market for single-family homes is heating up, as June saw an increase in both total sales and median prices.

After losing its primary financial backer, St. Bernard's High School in Fitchburg has surpassed its original fundraising goal to establish stability through an endowment fund now totaling $10.3 million.  

Through the partnership, Clinton High School seniors will be able to participate in dual enrollment courses at FSU and MWCC.

Now that the merger is complete, RBT will be led by Mary Beth Jokela following the expected retirement of current President and CEO Martin Connors later this year.

As Central Massachusetts grapples with an ongoing mental health crisis, nine Worcester County organizations have split nearly $1.5 million in state funding to make the road to becoming a behavioral health clinician more accessible for the area’s student population.  

Professionals working at UMass Memorial Health, Cornerstone Bank, and Thrive Support & Advocacy are taking steps forward in their careers.

May did not bring any relief to prospective Central Massachusetts homeowners, as a slight uptick in sales did little to slow the persistent upwards march of median prices.

Employees at ERA Key Realty Services, First Financial Trust, and Seder & Chandler are making moves in their careers.