FITCHBURG — Longtime Fitchburg State University Professor of Exercise Science Jeff Godin inspired thousands of athletes with his “Building Better Humans” mantra. Godin passed away on June 22 at the age of 56 after a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer and the upcoming Fenway Spartan Stadion Event Weekend November 8 and 9 will honor his […]
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Local farmers, business owners form group to address food insecurity
FITCHBURG — It’s not the custom that proposed legislation is withdrawn while everyone in the room smiles, but that was the case at the City Council’s Legislative Subcommittee meeting last week when addressing item 158-25, a petition put forward by Ward 6 City Councilor Derrick Cruz earlier in the fall that requested Mayor Samantha Squailia […]
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of Oct. 13, 2025
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of Oct 13, 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 […]
‘Spooky Bones and Creepy Crawlies’ coming to Fitchburg Public Library
FITCHBURG — What better way to combine the spooky and the scientific than exploring real bones and skeletons from endemic Massachusetts animals, or hold some of the biggest bugs you’ve ever seen. On Saturday, Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. until noon, young explorers — ages 4 to 12 — are invited to the program “Spooky […]
StageWorks offers spine-tingling show
FITCHBURG — StageWorks’ latest offering is sure to thrill audience members and there are three opportunities to experience the spine-tingling musical show next weekend. “Abandoned Pages” begins when the doors of a long-forgotten library creak open, releasing music — and maybe some spirits — that have been trapped for centuries. Featuring a captivating mix of […]
RC Excitement provides entertainment for all at Fitchburg track complex
FITCHBURG — This Saturday’s Xpedition Series grand finale at RC Excitement is a family friendly event open to everyone in the community that will feature dozens of drivers. The Oct. 11 affair open to the public at New England’s premier RC — remote control — racing complex at 208 Bemis Rd. is the culmination of […]
