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 […]
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‘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 […]
‘A powerful example of unity’
FITCHBURG — There were plenty of smiles and good sportsmanship all-around at the recent Special Olympics event hosted at the high school. This is the third year in a row Fitchburg High School (FHS) has hosted a Unified Basketball Jamboree for Special Olympics Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA). According to a Fitchburg […]
A family legacy of giving back
LUNENBURG — Becoming a Rotarian is a family tradition for one woman who was recently installed as a member of the Fitchburg East Rotary club. Town resident Meghan Driscoll is the sixth generation of her family to be a part of Rotary International on a local level. Her late grandfather Bill Goodwin was a third […]
Senior center thanks volunteers with live music and lunch
FITCHBURG — A multitude of people gathered at the senior center on Oct. 24 for the annual volunteer recognition event. Local Eagles cover band “The Long Run” provided live music while attendees enjoyed a catered lunch spread. Fitchburg Senior Center Director Amanda Koeck welcomed everyone to the celebration and said that this was her first […]
‘An opportunity to honor our roots,’ Hispanic Heritage Assembly honors Latin culture
FITCHBURG — Latina and Latino cultural pride was on full display at the 6th annual Hispanic Heritage Assembly at the high school. The annual event held during the last period of the school day is spearheaded by Fitchburg High School (FHS) World Language Spanish Teacher and Latin American Club Advisor Aury Rivera. “The idea behind […]
