Leominster

Athol Hospital has risen to the top as the most profitable in Central Massachusetts, according to data released Thursday.

Unemployment held steady or decreased in August throughout Central Massachusetts as the region experiences vacillating employment trajectories that change direction on a monthly basis.

While the median price of a single-family home in Central Massachusetts dropped in August after the traditional peak of the homesale season in mid-summer, the month saw higher prices and fewer sales than August 2024. 

Ed Manzi has announced his retirement as Chairman & CEO of Fidelity Bank, after having led the Leominster-based financial institution for over 28 years.

Three years ago, Joann Marsili stepped into her role at Fidelity Bank. Since then, she has led a marketing strategy designed to connect and support the 67,000 small businesses across Central Massachusetts.

This year's judges were Kola Akindele, Jenessa Burks, and Lauren Howe.

Even with the increases compared to 2024, buyers are likely to find lower prices now that the peak homebuying month of June has passed.

Ten Worcester County nonprofits have received nearly $1 million in combined funding for their sustainable approaches to addressing community health concerns. 

Dr. Charles Cavagnaro has dropped his interim tag and assumed his presidential roles at two UMass Memorial Health hospitals. 

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.