FITCHBURG — If you love “acting up,” take part an exciting new performance event titled “Fun Family Improv” — presented by Stratton Players — from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 13, at Guild Hall, Christ Church, 569 Main St. “We’ll have fun with costume pieces, props, and making up crazy characters,” said instructor Sally […]
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FHS alum, NASA geologist visits with ROTC students
FITCHBURG — The sky’s not the limit for Fitchburg Public School STEM Ambassador Tara Sweeney, who recently visited her hometown to meet with students at the Fitchburg Airport and speak about her experiences working in aviation and serving in the military. The 1991 FHS graduate, who currently serves on a geology team for NASA and […]
Paying homage to a cycling legend
FITCHBURG — Marshall Walter “Major” Taylor, America’s first globally recognized cycling superstar and first African American to achieve the level of world championship in cycling, will be posthumously honored during the unveiling of a Louis Garneau contemporary art masterpiece from his powerful collection “Résilience” at the Boulder Art Gallery. Garneau, a Canadian-born cycling champion, accomplished […]
Strong spring for Fitchburg middle schools
It’s no secret that the Fitchburg High track and field teams have been on the rise for the past couple of years. The reason, however obvious it might seem, may not be as well known. The track and field programs in Fitchburg’s middle schools have been on the ascendancy as well, providing a fantastic feeder […]
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of June 9, 2025
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of June 9, 2025. Road Construction Monday – Sunday 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. River Street Bridge: MassDOT’s contractor Northern Construction has implemented a detour on the River Street Bridge. All southbound traffic […]
Local communities to celebrate Juneteenth with events
LEOMINSTER — Stratton Players will celebrate Juneteenth events by concluding their “Play Reading” season with an original one-act drama by local playwright Cedric Arno. The event will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at the Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. His play, titled “400 Years in the Making: American Slavery on Trial […]
