FITCHBURG — On Sunday the Emanuel Lutheran Church celebrated its annual Homecoming Sunday, marking the occasion with festive worship and community service. The Rev. Daniel Spigelmyer, pastor of Emanuel, led the blessing of clothing items for children in need. The donation was done in partnership with Fitchburg Public Schools. Items for donation were identified by […]
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‘An extraordinary little dog’
FITCHBURG — After spreading joy to countless children over the years as a therapy dog, one small but mighty four-footed friend is in need of some TLC herself. Olivia, fondly called Livvy, is an adorable 10-year-old Yorkshire Terrier who recently had a health crisis that led to emergency surgery. The procedure came just in the […]
Local artist Dug Morton featured at pop-up exhibit
FITCHBURG — Local artist Dug Morton thinks of art as a language and a world unto itself. Gallery Sitka is excited to announce the artist’s upcoming exhibit titled “The Black Paintings and the White Paintings” at a pop-up gallery exhibit in downtown Fitchburg, on display Friday, Oct. 4 through Thursday, Oct. 31, at 10 Main […]
A haunted maze with a heart
LEOMINSTER — A family friendly Fang-tastic Haunted Maze is kicking off this weekend in the city and besides being spooktacularly fun, proceeds from it will benefit two local organizations. This is the second year in a row an indoor haunted corn maze has been set up at The Gardener’s Spot, 66 Granite St. The cost […]
Students create new political parties at Sizer
Sizer School student Charlotte Funk, of Fitchburg, presented her idea for a new political party as part of a school project this week, called “My Party.” Fitchburg Mayor Sam Squailia, far left, visited the school to serve as the guest judge for several of the top projects. The assignment was to create a new political […]
Fitchburg Library set to break ground on renovation project
FITCHBURG.— In a transformative effort that will greatly improve a community resource and destination, the Fitchburg Public Library building project will celebrate the start of construction with an official groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 8. Clearing the last hurdle, the project was recently granted a variance from the state Board of Building Regulations and Standards and […]
