FITCHBURG — The ribbon cutting for the new Biotechnology Research Laboratory at Fitchburg State University is scheduled for next week and, with it, the University is hosting a panel discussion on the present and future of the life sciences in Massachusetts. The ribbon cutting has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 10, 2 p.m. at the […]
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Trahan tours news mammography system in Fitchburg
FITCHBURG — U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan was joined by Mayor Sam Squailia and state Rep. Mike Kushmerek to tour the Cancer Center at Clinton Hospital where a new 3D mammography system was recently installed thanks to $450,000 in federal funding. “Early detection is absolutely essential in the battle against breast cancer,” said U.S. Rep. Trahan. […]
Industry pros award students for science project
FITCHBURG — When you work hard, try your very best and have fun in the process, usually good things happen. Just ask some 7th-grade students from teacher Megan Mayo’s Memorial Middle School class if that’s true. The group of Jacquie Pagan, Crystal-Lynn Ellis, Chris Allen, Marcus LaDue and Julian Martinez submitted specific work samples from […]
‘More special than anything’
FITCHBURG — Rob Haneisen believes in having fun, feeling good, and most importantly helping others along the way. “That’s the whole point in life, right?” Haneisen, a Fitchburg resident, and a first-time participant of this year’s Boston Marathon, said rhetorically. Haneisen’s love of running began – sort of by chance – when he started taking […]
St. Bernard’s High School announces new principal
FITCHBURG — Following a nationwide search, St. Bernard’s High School announced its next visionary leader and 20th principal earlier this month – Joseph Cussen. Cussen, who is currently located in Seattle, Washington, is returning to his roots this summer to take the helm at the school effective July 1st. Cussen is a native of Arlington […]
Dias shares love of soccer in project
“Since I’ve been able to stand, I have always had a soccer ball at my feet. From the age of five years old I have enjoyed playing the game,” explains Davi Dias of Fitchburg. That’s why the Sizer School senior has been working hard to bring soccer professionals to Fitchburg as part of his graduation […]
