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 […]
Fitchburg High School
‘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 […]
Tickled pink
FITCHBURG — The look of pure joy on Doris Vallee’s face said it all at the party held over the weekend to celebrate her 100th birthday. The lifelong city resident and newly minted centenarian was surrounded by dozens of loved ones on Sunday, Sept. 1, family and friends who gathered at her home the day […]
‘Not just a tribute, it’s a testament’
FITCHBURG — The Steve Ciccolini Music Program & Education Memorial Fund recently made a $12,000 donation that is being divided among the music programs of three city schools. Fitchburg High School and Longsjo and Memorial middle schools are the recipients of the generous gesture. A check was presented to FHS music teacher and Band Director […]
A beautiful gift
FITCHURG – Aury Rivera had tears in her eyes as she took in the happy, bustling scene at the Princess Boutique on Friday afternoon. This is the second year the educator has helmed the Fitchburg High School Latin American Club sponsored affair, which offered up 541 gorgeous prom dresses in a multitude of colors and […]
Preparing kids to ‘engage and lead’
FITCHBURG — An 8th grade Civics teacher and her former student were recently invited to the State House to participate in a legislative briefing on civic education, where a panel discussed why getting students involved in government is so crucial – especially now. “Civics is more important than ever in today’s world,” Fitchburg Civics Teacher […]
