FITCHBURG – If you love “acting up,” take part an exciting new performance event: “Fun Family Improv” presented by Stratton Players at Guild Hall, Christ Church, 569 Main St. Fitchburg on Friday, May 9, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. “We’ll have fun with costume pieces, props, and making up crazy characters,” says instructor Sally […]
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MVP Academy launches, offers trades training
FITCHBURG — Local school officials, students, business leaders, and state and local politicians gathered on April 30 to celebrate the opening of the region’s newest workforce training center — MVP Academy. The Montachusett Vocational Partnership (MVP) Academy was, for many years, just a dream, but with the help of generous donors and forward-thinking educators, more […]
Over 90 pets vaccinated at Second Chance clinic
FITCHBURG — Second Chance Animal Services vaccinated 26 cats and 70 dogs for a total of 96 vaccinated pets at Fitchburg Fire Department this weekend during the Jeffrey P. Stephens Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic, which is held every spring and fall in Fitchburg. The Clinic is named after Jeff Stephens, formerly Director of Leominster Board […]
Montachusett Challenger Baseball League kicks off season
The Montachusett Challenger Baseball League opened its 2025 season Saturday morning at Coggshall Park, marking more than 25 years of supporting men and women with physical and intellectual challenges. In addition to teams sponsored by Miller Mechanical of Townsend, D’Ambrosio EyeCare in Lancaster, Fitchburg Knights of Columbus, and GAAMHA Inc, of Gardner taking the field, Fitchburg […]
‘Helping people through my art’
FITCHBURG — For one local female entrepreneur, making the decision to relocate her tattoo shop to the city came from a place of knowing her business would be supported there. “It’s nice to be home,” Leominster native Desiree Feliciano said on the sidewalk outside BackDoor Ink just days before the April 25 ribbon cutting ceremony […]
Three pull nomination papers for Fitchburg mayor’s seat
FITCHBURG — Two city residents have pulled nomination papers with the intent to challenge Mayor Sam Squailia in the race that’s likely to one of a few on the municipal election ballot in November. As of press time, residents Joshua Klaus and Emile Seymour have nomination papers out for the mayoral race besides Squailia. If […]
