FITCHBURG — The medical, scientific and social aspects of psychedelic-assisted therapy will be discussed when Fitchburg State University hosts a panel discussion of experts from medicine, neuroscience and clinical practice at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 at the main lounge of Hammond Hall. Admission to the talk is free and open to the public. Psychedelics, […]
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Elementary students create mural for Haitian Outreach
FITCHBURG — Third grade students at St. Bernard’s Elementary School recently created a vivid and colorful mural that will be mailed overseas along with backpacks as part of the Haitian Outreach efforts. The outreach program is sponsored by St. Bernard’s Parish worshipping at St. Camillus de Lellis Church on Mechanic Street. The students participate in […]
Fitchburg Health provides options at treatment event
FITCHBURG — The Health Department held a successful Substance Use Disorder Treatment Resource Options event last week to promote a variety of choices available to everyone. Many community members were able to visit local treatment provider resource tables which included detox facilities, medication assisted treatment, peer recovery centers, family support groups and 12-step groups. Providers […]
‘Build on the positive momentum’
LEOMINSTER — State Sen. John Cronin recently invited Senate Ways and Means Chairman Michael Rodrigues to the Twin Cities for a local discussion with elected officials and community stakeholders to address workforce and community development initiatives in the region. At the MassHire North Central Career Center, Cronin convened a panel of elected officials, education, and […]
‘He has inspired all of us,’ Leominster vet turns 92
FITCHBURG — Clarence DeMar donned a huge smile as he celebrated his 92nd birthday at the city preschool that his great granddaughter attends. The Army veteran affectionately known as “Bunny” was born on Feb. 9, 1932. The children and staff at Busy Bees Preschool Center helped the nonagenarian mark the milestone along with his wife […]
Dracut, Fitchburg firefighters among recent Firefighting Academy graduates
STOW — Firefighters from Dracut and Fitchburg were among the 35 graduates of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Class No. 318 announced last week.
