FITCHBURG — The 2024 season is in full swing at Hollis Hills Farm, which means live music every weekend along with food, drinks, and plenty of family friendly fun. In addition, there’s a lot happening in the fields right now at the Marshall Road farm including blueberry, blackberry, raspberry picking, and you cut flowers with […]
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Slew of North Central MA drug cases to be retried, judge rules
A slew of Worcester County drug cases will be allowed to be retried after a judge ruled that “egregious” conduct by the Massachusetts State Police tainted the cases’ investigation and denied defendants’ their right to pursue “vital defenses” at trial.
‘I wanted a community’
LEOMINSTER – Relocating her thrift and consignment boutique last fall wasn’t an easy decision for Donna Fortunato but it has proven to be the right choice. The businesswoman said the lack of foot traffic at the place in Westminster that she opened Bella Donna in 2014 prompted her to look for a space in the […]
Local retail signage encourages lung cancer screening
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 […]
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 […]
