ASHBY — The Ashby Free Public Library is excited to welcome Katie Brandt, Director of Caregiver Support Services and Public Relations for the Frontotemporal Disorders (FTD) Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at the library, 812 Main St. Brandt is a nationally recognized dementia care expert, educator, and public speaker, […]
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Nashoba Symphonic Band celebrates 10th season
BOLTON — The Nashoba Symphonic Band under the direction of David Wayne Bailey is opening its 10th season with a concert on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. in the auditorium of Nashoba Regional High School, the group’s home base. The music lineup will include “Overture to Colas Breugnon” by Dmitri Kabalevsky, “Variations on a […]
One million MA residents in danger of losing food assistance amidst gov’t shutdown
North Central Massachusetts community members who receive food assistance are reeling from the news that benefits are in danger of not being issued on Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown, now the second longest shutdown in the country’s history. More than 1 million people in the state and approximately 42 million across the nation […]
StageWorks offers spine-tingling show
FITCHBURG — StageWorks’ latest offering is sure to thrill audience members and there are three opportunities to experience the spine-tingling musical show next weekend. “Abandoned Pages” begins when the doors of a long-forgotten library creak open, releasing music — and maybe some spirits — that have been trapped for centuries. Featuring a captivating mix of […]
On exhibit at the Ashby Free Public Library: The art of Jimmy
ASHBY — Inspired by the iconic spray-paint scenes in the movie “Beat Street,” Jimmy Hewitt first picked up a can of paint with one goal in mind — to recreate the bold characters and colorful letters that captivated him on screen. What began as curiosity quickly became a passion — one that helps him find […]
Ashby seniors channel ‘Downton Abbey’
ASHBY — A “Downton Abbey” inspired high tea was recently held at the senior center and attendees went all out dressing up for the occasion. Colorful hats and outfits were worn by the ladies who attended the event put on by Ashby Council on Aging (COA) Friends and five gentlemen sported top hats, 30 seniors […]
