FITCHBURG — Excitement was in the air at the high school on Friday afternoon and not just because it was the last day of school before February vacation. Hundreds of Fitchburg High School (FHS) students, educators, district staff, and community members gathered on Feb. 14 for the annual Black Student Union (BSU) hosted Black History […]
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‘One of the great honors of my life,’ longtime Fitchburg police chief retires, hands over the baton
FITCHBURG — It’s the end of a long and distinguished era for Police Chief Ernest Martineau, who officially retired on Jan. 31, ten years to the day he first stepped into the role. He is handing over the reins to a new chief of police, Steven Giannini, who has been second-in-command captain with the Fitchburg […]
Breakfast for the Bands nets over $17K
LEOMINSTER — Rotarians, Fitchburg and Leominster high schools band members and directors, and band supporters gathered at Il Camino Restaurant on Jan. 14 for the presentation of the proceeds from the 27th annual Breakfast for the Bands fundraiser in November. The Rotary Clubs of Fitchburg and Leominster thanked local businesses and the public for supporting […]
‘Shaped me to be a better musician’
GROTON — Area public school students have enjoyed the opportunity to participate in free music programs through Groton Hill Music and now local public school music teachers can benefit with free professional development programming that can be used to earn credits toward certifications. The world-class music education and performance center, located in the Nashoba Valley, […]
‘It felt like a dream’
To say that being part of the 136th annual Rose Parade in California as a member of the New England Honor Band was an amazing experience doesn’t even begin to fully describe what it was truly like for the student musicians and band leaders from Fitchburg and Leominster who literally lived the dream come true. The band […]
‘Fellowship between the schools and the community,’ 28th annual Breakfast for the Bands Rotary fundraiser nets $20K for high school bands
FITCHBURG — This year’s Breakfast for the Bands Rotary fundraiser netted over $20,000 that will be awarded to the Fitchburg and Leominster high school bands in the new year. The yearly tradition is co-chaired by the Rotary Club of Fitchburg and the Rotary Club of Leominster. It began in 1995 and while the location alternates […]
