As she had at Oakmont Regional and during the past three seasons at Keene State, Irini Stefanakos continues to impress with her field hockey exploits. The Fitchburg native and senior captain was named Little East Conference Offensive Player of the Week after scoring twice and notching four assists for the Owls in a 1-1 week. […]
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H.A.M Gift Shop in Fitchburg offers locally-produced, handmade gifts
FITCHBURG — The H.A.M. Gift Shop recently opened at their location on Airport Road, featuring a diverse selection of handmade gifts from over 60 small businesses and artisans across New England. The shop offers everything from jewelry to home decor, crochet plushies, and specialty foods, providing shoppers with one-of-a-kind treasures. Behind this new venture is […]
Suspect in downtown fatal shooting surrenders to police
FITCHBURG — The suspect in a double shooting downtown, which left one man dead and another in critical condition on Sunday, surrendered himself to authorities early Monday morning, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Jarrod Hegarty, 32, of Townsend, is being charged with two counts of armed assault with intent to […]
Cronin, Pirro seek Worcester & Middlesex state Senate seat
FITCHBURG — Early voting has begun in Massachusetts and among the contested seats in the Legislature is a race between Democratic incumbent state Sen. John Cronin and Republican challenger Nicholas Pirro for the Worcester & Middlesex District seat.
Spanish American Center receives $12K for housing, education
FITCHBURG — IC Credit Union recently donated $12,380 to the Spanish American Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the Hispanic and immigrant communities in North Central Massachusetts. This donation will support housing assistance, educational programs, and the Center’s food pantry, ensuring families in need can access these vital resources. Serving the community for over […]
City partnership celebrates graffiti removal efforts
FITCHBURG — The city, alongside the Neighborhood Improvement Code Enforcement (NICE) Committee, has recently partnered with the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office anti-graffiti unit with some very positive results. In an effort to revitalize local neighborhoods and enhance community safety, the specialized unit with the sheriff’s office has been actively removing graffiti from structures across the […]