Spectacular images taken by locals of the most recent vivid northern lights show and Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-atlas, aka ATLAS, are flooding social media. Lancaster-based photographer Jodi Sylvester wandered up to New Hampshire on Oct. 10 hoping to capture the aurora borealis. She was rewarded with bright, gorgeous hues of pink, purple, and green, and […]
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City partnership celebrates graffiti removal efforts
FITCHBURG — The city, alongside the Neighborhood Improvement Code Enforcement (NICE) Committee, has recently partnered with the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office anti-graffiti unit with some very positive results. In an effort to revitalize local neighborhoods and enhance community safety, the specialized unit with the sheriff’s office has been actively removing graffiti from structures across the […]
NRWA awarded $500K grant for ‘nature-based’ solutions
FITCHBURG — The Nashua River Watershed Association recently came into some good news after it was learned they would be receiving a $500,000 grant as part of an Environmental Justice Cooperative Agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency. The grant was given for the specific purposes of identifying, designing and implementing “nature-based solutions” to address climate […]
St. Anna Society’s Countdown to Christmas Craft Fair set for Friday
LEOMINSTER — The long, hot days of summer are past, and fall has arrived quickly. That means it’s time for the long-held tradition of the St. Anna Society Countdown to Christmas Craft Fair. The fair will be celebrated from 4 until 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 and from 9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. […]
FATV-LTV-PAC WEEKLY SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
FATV HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Picks of the Week Monday, 6 p.m., School Committee Meeting (Live) Tuesday, 7 p.m., “Barbara & You” with guests from Beacon of Hope (New) Wednesday, 7 p.m., “Discussing Fitchburg Now” (New) Saturday, 12noon FSU vs Castleton College Football (Live) Channel Comcast 8/Verizon 35 “Public” Sunday, 3 p.m., “Wicked Good Food” Monday, […]
FriendRaiser to celebrate the teamwork of JUMP
LEOMINSTER — Just Understand My Potential – or JUMP – has a mission to inspire young people to realize their full potential through mentorship and a variety of outdoor adventures that provide life lessons, personal insights, and confidence. A FriendRaiser will be held 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Leominster Eagles #477, 456 […]
