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 […]
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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 […]
Dog poster contest makes ‘wonderful connection’
FITCHBURG — This year, more than 600 public school students grades 1 through 6 entered the annual Love Your Dog – License Your Dog art contest. The winning artwork was created by Angel Garcia, a 5th grader at Crocker Elementary School. Last year, he received an Honorable Mention. Guadeloupe Garcia, Angel’s mother, explains that her […]
Editorial: With Fitchburg theater’s demise, some closing credit
It’s the end of an era for a Fitchburg staple that has been around for nearly three decades, another victim of a worldwide public-health crisis and a seismic shift in American viewing habits. After 28 years in business, the final curtain call for Cinema World, located in a strip mall on John Fitch Highway, will […]
Two men indicted for 1993 murder of Fitchburg teen
FITCHBURG — A Worcester County Grand Jury handed up murder indictments against two men on Friday in the 1993 shooting death of a teenager in Fitchburg, according to a statement released Monday morning by District Attorney Joseph Early, Jr. One of the men was previously charged in the case and has been serving time in […]
Finnish Center to host language classes
FITCHBURG — The Finnish Center at Saima Park is once again excited to offer their 10-week Finnish language class, beginning this coming Monday, April 1 through Monday, June 10, at the center, located at 67 Scott Road. Two levels of classes are being held: Beginner students will meet from 6:15 until 8:15 p.m.; Advanced students […]
