FITCHBURG — As school officials and local politicians speak out about recent federal budget cuts by the Trump Administration, one local official outlines the situation that he’s dealing with as he attempts to provide district students with the fuel that allows them to learn — nutritional meals. Fitchburg Public Schools (FPS) Nutrition Services Director David […]
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‘A way of expressing yourself’
FITCHBURG — Seasoned skater Sara Munroe is looking forward to being part of the 52nd annual Wallace Figure Skating Club show this weekend. “I love skating because it’s a form of therapy and a way of expressing yourself in a way not many people can,” said the 17-year-old high school senior, one of many club members who […]
Local pols react to over $7M in school funding cut in Twin Cities
The Twin Cities were among the hardest hit by the cuts that President Donald Trump made to the Department of Education last Friday, with over $6.5 million in federal education funds chopped from Fitchburg and over $1 million from Leominster. The cuts to Fitchburg’s and Leominster’s public schools are part of $106 million in K-12 […]
Stratton Players to perform ‘Alice in Wonderland’
FITCHBURG — Stratton Players is thrilled to present an original production of “Alice in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll — adapted and directed by Sally Cragin — Friday April 4 through Saturday, April 12, at Christ Church, 569 Main St., with support from Fitchburg Cultural Council. “Every year, we want to create an original production which […]
FATV-LTV-PAC WEEKLY SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
FATV HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: PICKS OF THE WEEK: Monday, 3 p.m., Poetry Podcast with Paula & Sally “Lewis Carroll” (Podcast) (New) Tuesday, 7 p.m., Barbara & You with guests from Until (New) Wednesday, 7 p.m., Inside Fitchburg Thursday, 4 p.m., Board of Health Meeting (Live) Channel Comcast 8/Verizon 35 “Public” Sunday, 10:30 a.m., “Daily Mass” […]
‘Welcoming to everyone’
FITCHBURG — A new shop on Main Street is sure to bring some spice into your life. Walking into Flirtatious is a warm and welcoming experience. Owner Sandy Dorow and her “right hand girl” Gwynevere Gordon both ooze infectious positive energy and are happy to invite people into the space at 331 Main St. that […]