North County

WBJ's oldest award, started in 1982, continues the tradition this year with winners from places like Table Talk Pies, Abby's House, 1854 Cycling Co., Ed Hyder's Mediterranean Marketplace, and Little Leaf Farms.

A group made up largely of alumni has come together to ensure the school will stay open, even as it will no longer receive financial support from its longtime formal tie with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester.

Town & Country Apartments, a 248-unit complex on the Fitchburg-Leominster line, has sold for $23 million.

After just two full terms in the House, Rep. Stephan Hay does not plan to seek re-election in 2020, an apparent change of plans that makes him the tenth incumbent and ninth House Democrat to announce they'll retire at the end of the year.

The Dubliner Irish Whiskey is partnering with Wachusett Brewing Co. for its first American collaboration.

Lancaster inclusive gym owner Brendan Aylward has launched an online business designed to help other gyms better serve athletes with disabilities.

The Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation awarded nearly $70,000 to three Central Massachusetts nonprofits to provide healthy food to the community.

Fitchburg has received $100,000 and Worcester $95,000 to help spur economic vitality in city neighborhoods.

Papa Gino's properties in Worcester, Leominster and Sudbury have sold for a combined roughly $5 million.

Gardner optical equipment manufacturer Precision Optics reported a second-quarter revenue increase of 89%, but losses topped $500,000 amid stock-based compensation.