FITCHBURG — The feedback provided at the roundtable discussion held at Monty Tech on Friday morning was clear — dismantling the U.S. Department of Education would wreak havoc on schools and students in North Central Mass. in many tangible ways. And the discussion couldn’t have come at a more appropriate time — not even 24 […]
Ashburnham
‘We have their backs’
ASHBURNHAM — To say that local businessman Joshua Page is supporting two of his beloved staff members who are currently battling stage 4 cancer is an understatement. The town resident decided to do a t-shirt fundraiser with the proceeds split evenly between J P Electric and Son Operations Manager Marci Newell and lead electrician Joe […]
Man sentenced to 7-9 years for perjury in treehouse murder investigation
WORCESTER — On Friday, a Worcester Superior court judge sentenced Jonathan Lind – the boyfriend of a woman who killed a man after luring him to a treehouse in Ashburnham – to serve 7 to 9 years in State Prison after his December conviction on perjury charges, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. […]
‘Filled to the brim with Christmas spirit’
What began as one father’s wish to create a Christmas album for his children led to blending the talents of a legion of local musicians with results that are truly spectacular. “North Central xMass” features 17 tracks compiled by over three dozen musicians from the region who donated their time and talents to record it. […]
‘Lord of the Flies’ on stage in Ashburnham beginning Nov. 8
ASHBURNHAM — City on a Hill Arts will present “Lord of the Flies,” based on the classic novel by William Golding, on Nov. 8, 9, 15, and 16 at 7:30 p.m. at New Dawn Arts Center, 84 Main Street in Ashburnham. Admission is free but donations are welcome; reservations are recommended at www.CityOnAHillArts.org. This stage […]
North Central Mass. contributes to hurricane relief
Local efforts by many to provide desperately needed food, clothing, and other resources for hurricane victims have resulted in a lot of love being sent down south. Donations for those affected by recent hurricanes Helene and Milton are pouring in at Leominster City Hall, one of several places in the region collecting to help the […]
