LEOMINSTER — A group of people gathered downtown on March 9 to protest The Fairgrounds, a proposed entertainment hub that would include live horse racing and sports betting among other amenities. The event was organized by folks from the No Horse Racing in Leominster, Massachusetts Facebook group, including Lisa Nugent, who was born and raised […]
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Stages: A round-up of shows and music for all ages and tastes is on this week
Lots is going on in the Stages world this week, and here are a few that stand out. But if you’re anxious to get out and about, and your favorite venue isn’t mentioned, check the website to find out what’s in store.
Eye on Art: ‘PANORAMA’ reception is Saturday and showcases works of over 40 artists at ALL Gallery
The Arts League of Lowell (ALL) presents its spring show PANORAMA: Cityscape, Landscape, Seascape in the ALL Arts Gallery at 307 Market St.
Local foundation’s generous gift to Ayer Library will keep on giving
AYER — The quality services one local woman received at the Ayer Library growing up recently inspired one local foundation to ensure that those services are always provided. The James and Christine Laggis Wood Foundation has established a $100,000 endowment for the Ayer Library, detailed in a recent announcement from Library Director Luke Kirkland. With […]
Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade will have earlier start, beefed-up security
“It was not as well behaved in the past last year, particularly driven by young intoxicated people in general and the fighting associated with it and we’re just not going to tolerate that this year,” Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox said.
3 Town Meetings, 3 different results as North Middlesex towns weigh in on budget override
Simultaneous special Town Meetings Monday evening in Ashby, Pepperell and Townsend brought mixed results as all three communities considered whether to enact overrides amid a tough budget season for the North Middlesex Regional School District.
