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 […]
Fitchburg High School
‘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 […]
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. […]
