Sunday, July 7 The 16th Annual Amazing Duck Race: noon-3 p.m.; Nashua River, Fitchburg. Adopt a rubber duck, enjoy bounce houses, Pups in the Air Flying Dog Show, food trucks, activities, and music. 978-829-1800. Summer Concert: 2-3:30 p.m.; Coggshall Park, 159 Electric Ave., Fitchburg. Monday, July 8 Thaumatropes: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West […]
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Fleeing Massachusetts taxpayers cost state $3.9B in 2022 income, IRS data show
Taxpayers fleeing Massachusetts cost the state roughly $3.9 billion in 2022, placing it fifth in the country for loss of “adjusted gross income” due to domestic migration, behind just California, New York, Illinois, and New Jersey.
Lab 978 speakeasy opens
Psst….get a code and gain entry into the new speakeasy bar and eatery Lab 978 that opened recently in downtown Fitchburg. Owner Gregory Bernadotte was beaming behind the bar on a recent night at the speakeasy, which he opened last month in the back of the nightclub Tryst. The new business features tantalizing world flavors, […]
Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton has ‘grave concerns’ about Biden’s ability to defeat Trump
U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton said he has “grave concerns” with President Joe Biden’s ability to defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
Club celebrates the year with luau theme
FITCHBURG — The Laurelwood Garden Club recently celebrated another year of gatherings and activities, all helping to spur the community’s creativity in the garden. Held with a luau-themed annual meeting, the Club transformed the Double Tree Hilton Hotel’s Nectar Room into a Hawaiian oasis, adorned with palm trees, pineapple décor and island flowers. President Kathryn […]
Flag Day celebrated at Life Care Center
Fitchburg resident Alan Swartz serenaded the crowd gathered on June 14 at the Life Care Center of Leominster for the Flag Day program. Members of the Capt. John Joslin, Jr. chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and Blue Star Mothers-MA Chapter 1 attended the event, where flags and flag facts […]
