FITCHBURG — Rob Haneisen has been keeping and breeding various reptiles for more than 25 years as a hobby and has always been fascinated by the natural world, starting with hiking in the woods in New England and seeing what lived under logs and in ponds. As a member of the Finnish Center at Saima […]
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Kids invited to ‘find their roots’ at genealogy workshop
LEOMINSTER — Teens, ages 9 to 13, are invited to learn the basics of genealogical research at a series of Beginner Genealogy Workshops titled “Find Your Family Roots” with the Central Massachusetts Genealogical Society. The first workshop will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at the Leominster Public Library, located at 30 West […]
Cemetery walk to be held Sept. 22
FITCHBURG — The Friends of Fitchburg Cemeteries, a new group formed to support the city’s historic cemeteries, announced their inaugural public event titled ‘Listen to Nature Tour and Visit Historic Local Graves’ at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, (Autumnal equinox), rain or shine. “Those wishing to attend should meet at Forest Hill Cemetery, at the […]
Over 150 pets vaccinated at Stephens Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic
Carla, of Fitchburg with her French Bulldog, Coco receives Coco’s license from Principal Clerk Lily Suarez during the Jeffrey P. Stephens Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic, where more than 150 dogs and cats received vaccinations. Also attending the clinic was Leominster Fitchburg Animal Control, which said a staggering number of dogs are going unclaimed in the […]
Sizer School celebrates new staff, spaces and soon, a new mascot
FITCHBURG — Sizer School, a North Central Charter Essential School, is back in session for the 2024-2025 school year, and it’s been an exciting start, with new students, new staff, new spaces, and soon, a new mascot. “The school year is off to a strong start,” said Executive Director Dr. Michelle Paranto. “We welcomed an […]
Fitchburg, Leominster high musicians to march in Rose Parade
High school musicians across the Twin Cities will be fine tuning their marching skills in the coming months to prepare for the upcoming 136th annual Tournament of Roses Parade in California on New Year’s Day, performing as part of the New England Honor Band (NEHB). Hundreds gathered at Leominster High School (LHS) on Sunday, Sept. […]
