FITCHBURG — For more than 150 years, Fitchburg has fostered dance studios, dancers, and a multi-generational love of dance among residents in the region. Shining Starz Dance Center, which operated for 20 years at Parkhill Plaza, has opened its doors in downtown Fitchburg, at 10 Main St., and the dancers couldn’t be happier. However, not […]
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Shelter naming honors community leader
LEOMINSTER — The public is invited to attend a special event this week focused on honoring a woman who has dedicated her career to helping people in the community. Opportunities for Hope (OFH) will unveil a new sign designating the Neddy Latimer House on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 10 a.m. — the House is a […]
Boston Spartan race will honor legacy of late FSU professor
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 […]
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FITCHBURG — It’s not the custom that proposed legislation is withdrawn while everyone in the room smiles, but that was the case at the City Council’s Legislative Subcommittee meeting last week when addressing item 158-25, a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 […]
