FITCHBURG — Police are still investigating an incident involving a MART bus that crashed into the downtown bus terminal on Thursday morning, requiring a specialized extraction to free a man trapped underneath the bus. At about 8 a.m. on Nov. 14, police say that the Montachusett Regional Transit Authority bus had crashed into the intermodal […]
Fitchburg
Winning bid earns lunch with the mayor
LEOMINSTER — City resident Jim Hohman won lunch with the mayor for the second year in a row at the annual Arc of Opportunity charity gala. The fundraiser held on Oct. 11 at Great Wolf Lodge in Fitchburg drew a large crowd of people who bid on various items and bought raffle tickets for the […]
DAR Hospital Corp. honors dedicated nurses, veterans
LEOMINSTER — The 125th anniversary of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Hospital Corps was celebrated in the city with a pinning ceremony that honored over 25 nurses. The city-based Capt. John Joslin Jr. chapter of the National Society DAR hosted the Oct. 19 event at the Leominster Veterans Center in recognition of the […]
Cronin wins his reelection over Pirro in Worcester & Middlesex District
FITCHBURG — Democratic incumbent state Sen. John Cronin has secured his seat for the Worcester & Middlesex District, defeating Republican challenger and political newcomer Nicholas Pirro with approximately 59% of the vote.
Twin Cities residents vote in droves for momentous election
Voting spots in the Twin Cities were bustling on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, where registered voters across the spectrum of eligible ages came out to cast their ballot in an election that is being called one of the most significant and fateful in history. The razor-thin presidential election margin is a major draw for voters […]
Fitchburg store sells $1M prize claimed by trust
FITCHBURG — Squeaky Wheel Trust – 2024, of Worcester, has claimed a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Lifetime Millions” instant ticket game. The trust, represented by trustee Katherine Bagdis, opted to receive its prize in the form of a one-time payment of $650,000 (before taxes). Massachusetts allows the winner of a lottery […]
