FITCHBURG — The Community Read program is gearing up to feature alumnus Keith Gentili’s book “White Mountains State,” about the author’s journey to dozens of peaks in the Granite state, during a series of events this spring, including a talk by the author. Gentili’s book, “White Mountains State: A Four-Year Journey Hiking and Summiting New […]
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‘Leave feeling full’
FITCHBURG — Before you settle in for kickoff on Sunday, why not first stop by for a breakfast feast and, at the same time, support to students, nonprofits, and various charities that can always use help. The 43rd annual Fitchburg East Rotary Club Big Game Brunch fundraiser will be held on Sunday, Feb. 11 from […]
Fitchburg roads get $1.7M boost in funding
FITCHBURG — It’s no secret that there are many roadways throughout the city that could use some work and it appears that the state has sent a little extra help this year to do so. State Sen. John Cronin and state Rep. Michael Kushmerek announced that the city will be receiving a boost in road […]
Visitors toured the four seasons at club event
FITCHBURG — If you wanted to enjoy your favorite New England seasons, the Laurelwood Garden Club’s Annual Scholarship Tea was the place to be, held this past September at the Fitchburg Art Museum. “This year’s tablescapes were designed with the theme of the four seasons – summer, fall, winter and spring,” said Julie Palioca, public […]
Charitable collaboration warms body and soul
FITCHBURG — The successful collaboration between Empower Children for Success, North End Subaru, Operation Warm, and Highland Baptist Church aimed to bring warmth and joy to the children in the community. Volunteers from Subaru New England and North End Subaru brought 108 brand new coats to Highland Baptist Church on Jan. 30, at which point […]
Celebrating African American arts for Black History Month
FITCHBURG — Highlighting African Americans and the arts will be the foundation of Fitchburg State University’s Black History Month celebrations in February. The programs will culminate in a keynote address by Rhymes with Reason founder Austin Martin. The programming theme acknowledges the connection between African American art and influence with African, Caribbean, and the Black […]