FITCHBURG — Latina and Latino cultural pride was on full display at the 6th annual Hispanic Heritage Assembly at the high school. The annual event held during the last period of the school day is spearheaded by Fitchburg High School (FHS) World Language Spanish Teacher and Latin American Club Advisor Aury Rivera. “The idea behind […]
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H.A.M Gift Shop in Fitchburg offers locally-produced, handmade gifts
FITCHBURG — The H.A.M. Gift Shop recently opened at their location on Airport Road, featuring a diverse selection of handmade gifts from over 60 small businesses and artisans across New England. The shop offers everything from jewelry to home decor, crochet plushies, and specialty foods, providing shoppers with one-of-a-kind treasures. Behind this new venture is […]
Thinking ahead to spring
PEPPERELL — Members of the Pepperell Garden Club were busy planting 350 flower bulbs at the Albert Harris/ Pepperell Senior Center recently. “The center will look beautiful next spring,” said Lenore Myer, a member of the Pepperell Garden Club. “Join the garden club and join the fun. Membership is open to all from all towns.” […]
All are welcome to Harvest Dinner Dance at Saima Park on Saturday, Nov. 9
FITCHBURG — The Finnish Center at Saima Park is excited to invite the community to attend their annual Harvest Dinner Dance, which will be held from 4 until 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the center, located at 67 Scott Road. When guests arrive, they are welcome to socialize over appetizers and soft drinks or […]
Massachusetts community college enrollment up 14%, public colleges see first enrollment growth in last decade
Massachusetts public higher education saw a surge in fall enrollment this year, with community college students jumping by 14% and public four-year colleges increasing for the first time since 2013, according to Massachusetts Department of Higher Education data released Tuesday.
North Atlantic right whale population actually increases, but ‘threats from vessel strikes and entanglement’ remain
The North Atlantic right whale population actually increases, but ‘threats from vessel strikes and entanglement’ remain