GROTON — As part of Massachusetts’ commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the Destination Groton Committee will host Donald R. Ryan for an author talk and book signing of his new work, “Colonel William Prescott: Heroic Commander of the Battle of Bunker Hill,” Sunday, Nov. 2, from 2-4 pm at the Prescott Community Center, 145 Main St.
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Jeremy D’Entremont presents ‘The History of the Flying Santa’
GROTON — The Groton Public Library invites the community to take flight through time with “The History of the Flying Santa of the Lighthouses, 1929-2025”, presented by lighthouse historian Jeremy D’Entremont virtually at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3. Since 1929, the “Flying Santa” has been a beloved New England tradition, inaugurated by Bill Wincapaw, a […]
New welcome sign a recognition of civic pride for residents, visitors
GROTON — The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce announced last week that they sponsored the construction of a new welcome sign in the town of Groton located on the common at the intersection of Route 119 and Nod Road. The new sign is part of a project to construct welcome signs at key gateways […]
Lunenburg artist premieres first solo exhibit
LUNENBURG — Town resident and artist A.B. Williams is thrilled to have a space to showcase her creativity. Throughout her solo exhibition, “Of Human, By Human – Figurative Art in the Era of AI,” which is currently on display at Gallery Marquee in Fitchburg, Williams presents modern reinterpretations of the human figure. According to a […]
‘The Politics of Chocolate’ — A sweet but serious story
GROTON — Chocolate has a way of making people smile, but behind every bite lies a story layered with history, intrigue, and even a little espionage. The Groton Public Library will host a virtual presentation titled “The Politics of Chocolate with Cocoa Beantown” from 7 until 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30. This presentation — hosted […]
Author and photographer Susan Mara Bregman hosts Sweet Stories
TEWKSBURY — History has never tasted so sweet. Join author and photographer Susan Mara Bregman for a virtual journey through the region’s most iconic confections during a presentation highlighting her newest book, “History of New England Sweets: Doughnuts, Bonbons & Whoopie Pies” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, via Zoom. The event is hosted by […]
