Thousands took to the streets for multiple gatherings in the region over the weekend for the second iteration of No Kings, a growing protest movement in response to what organizers describe as authoritarian policies of President Donald Trump and corruption in his administration. The rally at Institute Park in Worcester drew over 4,000 people and […]
Fitchburg
Fitchburg to host Prescription Drug Take Back Day
FITCHBURG — The City of Fitchburg Health Department will again partner with the Fitchburg Police Department to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event will be held from 9 until 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, in front of the Fitchburg Legislative Building, 700 Main St. Held twice a year across the nation, […]
Longtime Spanish American Center Executive Director Neddy Latimer honored
LEOMINSTER — Inspiring. Compassionate. A true leader. These are just some of the many accolades said about longtime Spanish American Center Executive Director Neddy Latimer, who was honored this past week as the namesake of a shelter that is ready to welcome people in need of support and a fresh start. The mood was joyous […]
Second No Kings protest Oct. 18, Trahan speaking in Fitchburg
With the second No Kings rally just around the corner on Oct. 18, protest groups across the region are gearing up to gather peacefully in solidarity to protest Trump administration policies, along with others around the state, country, and world. “Democracy, freedom, defending the constitution and our rights are all fundamentals we as Americans have […]
Historical Society hosts talk on local factory architecture
FITCHBURG — On Thursday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m., the Fitchburg Historical Society will present a talk entitled “Fitchburg’s Factory Architecture” by noted Preservation Historian Sara E. Wermiel. Wermiel will discuss the history of factory architecture from the 1800’s into the 20th century, as is seen in the many surviving historic factories of Fitchburg, Massachusetts. […]
Fitchburg Man convicted of murder in 2013 shooting homicide
WORCESTER — This past Friday, a Worcester County Superior Court jury found 44-year old John Yang, of Fitchburg, guilty of second-degree murder in the 2013 killing of 33-year-old Shaun Hibbard, of Fitchburg, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. On Aug. 13, 2013, just after 4 a.m., Fitchburg Police and Mass. State […]
