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Local Habitat launches 3rd home project in Ayer
AYER — Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts, a local branch of the international nonprofit, recently launched a home-building project on Newton Street, the third such project to be built in town. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in late September at the new home-building site. Located behind Town Hall, in the heart of Ayer, it’s […]
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of Oct. 7, 2024
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of Oct. 7, 2024. Road Construction Monday – Sunday 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. River Street Bridge: MassDOT’s contractor Northern Construction has implemented a detour on the River Street Bridge. All southbound traffic […]
Students invited to enter into audio essay competition
TOWNSEND — “Is America today our Forefathers’ vision?” is the theme of this year’s audio essay competition sponsored by local VFW posts and their Auxiliaries. The grand prize, at the national level, is a $35,000 scholarship. Townsend VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Post No. 6538 and Pepperell VFW Post No. 3291 and their Auxiliaries are […]
‘Art bonds people through evocation’
FITCHBURG — City native Mikayla Soo-Ni Campbell followed her performing arts dreams all the way to Hollywood, a move that has paid off big time. The 34-year-old recently wrapped filming “Doctor Odyssey,” Ryan Murphy’s new series on ABC and Hulu. She landed a large guest star role – the official industry term is “top of […]
Howie Newman to present free musical baseball show on Oct. 16
LUNENBURG — With the books recently closed on the Boston Red Sox season and the baseball playoffs in full swing, it’s a good time for local singer-songwriter Howie Newman to perform his Musical Baseball Show. This free concert will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave., […]
