Leominster

Southbridge Savings Bank donated $2,500 to the Nativity School of Worcester, to update its art program.

At its annual meeting in Leominster on Thursday, the Fitchburg-based Workers Credit Union reported its assets grew 14.29 percent to $1.51 billion, the highest growth in credit unions across the state, it said.

Worcester County is fourth-worst among Massachusetts counties in quality of life, according to a new report that gauges areas' healthiness.

MetroWest's employment growth over the past year lagged behind the state, adding only 900 jobs during that time, according to new data labor data released this week.

Ever wonder how sports championship merchandise hits retail stores so soon after a victory? If you bought a Patriots Super Bowl winning T-shirt or hat right after the big game this past February, you may have Bay State Apparel to thank.

The Worcester area added 1,600 jobs in February, bumping total employment to 280,300.

Although Massachusetts foreclosure starts were down for the fifth straight month in comparison to last year, the number in Worcester County increased 5 percent, according to Boston real estate data firm The Warren Group.

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

Central Mass. addiction treatment providers have a difficult time finding financial solvency when providing services to MassHealth patients.

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.