In the Twin Cities and surrounding region, Memorial Day was marked with parades, songs, and solemnity. Observances of the federal holiday took place in Fitchburg, Leominster, Westminster, and other cities and towns in the North Central Mass region, with many veterans, local and state officials, girl and boy scouts, and community members attending the various […]
Ashburnham
‘This city has a rising arts community’
FITCHBURG — It’s easy to tell how much Katelyn Murphy adores her four-year-old Quaker parrot Ham, the inspiration behind the name of the bespoke boutique she opened in the city last fall and the official mascot of it. “He stops by the store sometimes and greets the customer by raising his foot up to them,” […]
Ashburnham family shares autism journey
ASHBURNHAM – At the same time they were beginning an early intervention journey for their son Greysen, Jess and Andrew Doughty began noticing red flags with the development of their son Luke. “He was very different even from Greysen,” Jess said of their middle son, who was a baby at the time. “He did not […]
Historical Piano Concerts series’ 39th Spring season opens April 27
ASHBURNHAM — Trio Confero will play sonatas by Johannes Brahms and Wilhelm Berger for the opening of the Historical Piano Concert Series. The show will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, at New Dawn Arts Center/Ashburnham Community Church. Each concert, continuing every Sunday through the month of May, will feature a single […]
Spring time arrives at New Dawn Arts Center
ASHBURNHAM — Spring has arrived at New Dawn Arts Center, and they are excited to kick off the season with their annual Spring Market. The market will be held from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the center, located at 84 Main St. “With over twenty-five local makers and vendors set up […]
‘A way of expressing yourself’
FITCHBURG — Seasoned skater Sara Munroe is looking forward to being part of the 52nd annual Wallace Figure Skating Club show this weekend. “I love skating because it’s a form of therapy and a way of expressing yourself in a way not many people can,” said the 17-year-old high school senior, one of many club members who […]
