Signage displayed at retail shops across the Twin Cities encourages people who smoke to talk to their health care provider about getting a lung cancer screening. The American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative (ALCSI) aims to increase awareness of and access to lung cancer screenings among eligible individuals across the country. According to ALCSI National Director […]
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Youth triathlon camp begins Monday
FITCHBURG — The most important part of the word “triathlon” is “tri,” or more accurately “try,” according to Stephen Mayo, senior pastor of Elm Street Community Church in Fitchburg, and president/executive director of nonprofit Shining Light Ministries. As a certified triathlon instructor, Mayo is holding a triathlon camp for kids this week in Coolidge Park […]
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of July 8, 2024
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of July 8, 2024. Road Construction Monday – Sunday 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. (permanent detour during bridge replacement). River Street Bridge: MassDOT’s contractor Northern Construction will be implementing a detour on the […]
Reingold students create greeting cards and smiles
FITCHBURG — Several students, with community volunteers from Reingold Elementary School celebrated their United Way Youth Venture Project with a special visit to the Gables in Fitchburg recently. Their project, which involved 660 students, from first through fifth grades created more than 700 greeting cards according to Lauren Mountain, Director of United Way Youth Venture. […]
Lab 978 speakeasy opens
Psst….get a code and gain entry into the new speakeasy bar and eatery Lab 978 that opened recently in downtown Fitchburg. Owner Gregory Bernadotte was beaming behind the bar on a recent night at the speakeasy, which he opened last month in the back of the nightclub Tryst. The new business features tantalizing world flavors, […]
Club celebrates the year with luau theme
FITCHBURG — The Laurelwood Garden Club recently celebrated another year of gatherings and activities, all helping to spur the community’s creativity in the garden. Held with a luau-themed annual meeting, the Club transformed the Double Tree Hilton Hotel’s Nectar Room into a Hawaiian oasis, adorned with palm trees, pineapple décor and island flowers. President Kathryn […]