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 […]
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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 […]
Leominster DAR chapter honors Good Citizens
LEOMINSTER — Members of the Capt. John Joslin, Jr. chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently held their yearly Good Citizens Program awards ceremony at the veterans center. Six local high school seniors were honored on March 9 as outstanding students who exhibit the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism […]
Fitchburg State hosts HS honors students for writing retreat
FITCHBURG — February school vacation this year came with frigid temperatures, but that was of no concern to one group of students determined to stay busy during their week off. As part of a special program, Fitchburg State University invited a dozen High School juniors to a writing retreat on campus during the school break. […]
Big Game Brunch wins big
FITCHBURG — The 43rd annual East Rotary Club Big Game Brunch fundraiser was a success in a big way, netting over $25,000 for local charitable causes – so far. Rotarians are still gathering funds promised by people and tallying ticket sales from Rotary members so that total may grow. However, Rotarians are reporting final attendance […]
Twin Cities Rotary clubs deliver $16K to school bands
FITCHBURG — The two rotary clubs in the Twin Cities once again delivered checks to benefit school bands in both cities – for the 26th time. As a result of the annual Breakfast for the Bands fundraiser in November, the two clubs had nearly $16,000 to deliver to the Leominster and Fitchburg high school bands, […]
