FITCHBURG — The 360 Hoops era got underway Thursday in impressive fashion. A new twist on the time-tested game of basketball, 360 Hoops made its debut at Game On Fitchburg, with its founders introducing the the sport — which involves three hoops on a circular court — to local athletes. Anyone versed in basketball will […]
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‘On a quest to find more answers’
BALDWINVILLE — Fitchburg native Jeff Maki is headed to the Pennhurst Asylum in Pennsylvania next month, one of the many places he is exploring as part of his paranormal investigations. “Lots of dark stuff happened there,” the 44-year-old said of the former state run mental and physical asylum that is now a haunted attraction with […]
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of April 14, 2025
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of April 14, 2025. Road Construction Monday – Sunday 12:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. River Street Bridge: MassDOT’s contractor Northern Construction has implemented a detour on the River Street Bridge. All southbound traffic […]
Library renovations receive $50K gift from Enterprise Bank
FITCHBURG — Library officials recently announced that Enterprise Bank has pledged $50,000 to the Library’s Offering a World of Learning (OWL) Capital Campaign. The Bank has had a Fitchburg branch location at 420 John Fitch Highway for over 20 years. The OWL Capital Campaign, a visionary initiative to enhance the facilities of the Fitchburg Public […]
‘My journey…could inspire and help others’
FITCHBURG — Experienced software engineer and computer science professor Martin Yanev has utilized his skills to create AI applications that turn written content into educational video lessons, among other accomplishments in his career fields. The 30-year-old moved to the United States from Bulgaria four years ago as a student and along the way he’s had […]
Explore the past of Fitchburg’s Cleghorn neighborhood
FITCHBURG — The Historical Society welcomes the community to explore the past of Fitchburg’s Cleghorn neighborhood at a presentation titled “Sharing Cleghorn Stories Meet and Greet” at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the society, in the Phoenix Building, 781 Main St. Cleghorn was first constructed as the city’s “Little Quebec” neighborhood and is now […]
