FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of Aug. 11, 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 […]
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Fitchburg mother leaning on faith amidst daughter’s road to recovery
FITCHBURG — When city resident Damary Rosado first brought her young daughter to the hospital nearly four months ago, they thought she had pneumonia, but things quickly took a sharp turn. Twelve-year-old Rita Harris was diagnosed with myocardia, which they later learned was caused by influenza B — the flu. Her condition worsened very rapidly […]
Fitchburg resident wins $2,500 a Week for Life prize
FITCHBURG — Emil Cook, of Fitchburg, has won a $2,500 a week for life grand prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$2,500 a Week for Life” $10 instant ticket game. Cook chose the cash option on his prize and received a one-time payment of $2,000,000 (before taxes). He said he plans to invest and give […]
Housing Authority intern program builds skills, opportunity for youth
FITCHBURG — The Fitchburg Housing Authority (FHA) recently started another summer with the High School Maintenance Intern Program, a hands-on summer initiative that provides local high school students with paid work experience in essential property maintenance tasks. Now in its second year, the program engages students in meaningful work such as landscaping, painting, and general […]
Bruins bringing Fan Fest to Fitchburg
In the 1970s, the Boston Bruins used the Wallace Civic Center for their annual preseason training camps. Next month, they’ll return to Fitchburg, if only for a day. The Bruins will bring the 2025 Fan Fest Tour to the Wallace Civic Center, inviting the community for the free event on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 11 […]
Introspective art exhibit ‘Ethereal Existence’ on display through Sept. 13
FITCHBURG — Gallery Marquee Executive Director Dina Vazquez said the response to her solo exhibit currently on display at the downtown space “has been really meaningful.” “It’s been a quieter first week, but the people who’ve come in have connected in really meaningful ways,” the talented 46-year-old artist said not long after the July 19 […]
