North County

Petitions to foreclose fell nearly 33 percent in Worcester County in April, as petitions statewide continued to trend downwards.

Seaman Paper Company of Massachusetts, Inc.'s paper products can be found everywhere from restaurants to gift wrap stores. The Gardner company, which has 350 employees, makes its products at three different locations in Central Massachusetts, and others around the world.

At the time of Athol Hospital's merger with Heywood Healthcare, Athol had four days of cash on hand and one inpatient bed filled. Since then, it has swung to profitability.

Workers still need jobs, and companies still need workers, as career officials try to match supply to demand.

AMSC, a Devens wind- and power-grid planning and engineering company, reported sharp declines in revenue and net losses for the most recent quarter and full fiscal year.

From BBQ to New England clambakes, the top 10 independent caterers in Central Massachusetts represent a variety of styles and cuisines.

Simonds International, the Fitchburg supplier of wood cutting tools, announced Tuesday that it has merged with B.G.R. Saws, a Canadian company.

Single family home sales in the city of Worcester more than doubled in April, as sales statewide fell slightly but continued to outpace last year's growth.

Responding to concerns from the state about access to inpatient psychiatric care in Central Massachusetts, UMass Memorial Health Care announced a formal partnership with Harrington HealthCare in Southbridge.

Named the Best Gym in Leominster three years in a row, Commit Fitness focuses on creating a philosophy and atmosphere to maintain high client retention rates, offering a place where anyone at any age and ability can get safe, challenging and consistent training and coaching.