Sunday, April 21 Earth Day Puzzle Swap: Noon-3 p.m.; Riverfront Park, Fitchburg. Enjoy a puzzle swap and giveaways; hosted by Fitchburg Public Library. 978-829-1780. Sunday Concert Series: 2:30 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Tutti Quattro will perform originals as well as jazz standards. Register at gpl.org. Historical Piano Concert: 3 p.m.; New Dawn […]
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Massachusetts State Police arrest 20 climate activists for disrupting traffic at Hanscom Field
Massachusetts State Police arrested 20 climate activists for disrupting flights at Hanscom Field Saturday morning as they “breached a security perimeter and trespassed on the tarmac.”
Tolls at Massachusetts border would have ‘devastating’ impact, MA Auditor DiZoglio says
Placing tolls at the Massachusetts border would have a “devastating” impact on areas near to New Hampshire, State Auditor Diana DiZoglio said Saturday afternoon as criticism continued to mount over remarks made last week by Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt.
Nashoba Tech breaks ground on expansion
WESTFORD — With dozens of school, district and state officials on hand, Nashoba Valley Technical High School officially broke ground on a 7,000-square-foot addition on Friday, April 12. The major expansion and modernization project for the regional vocational school is going forward thanks to three state grants totaling $6.75 million. Superintendent Denise Pigeon said the […]
Townsend PD concludes animal cruelty reports unfounded
TOWNSEND — Chief James Sartell and the Police Department are providing the following update to a report of animal cruelty that was received last week. On Thursday, April 11, at about 7:50 p.m., officers responded to the Amidon Family Memorial Bridge on Wheeler Road after learning that a person had thrown one or more puppies […]
Goodrich Academy principal remains on leave
FITCHBURG – Goodrich Academy Principal Alexis Curry remains on paid administrative leave pending a third-party investigation, a situation that has dragged on for 14 weeks. While the District administration has been tight lipped about what Curry is being accused of, those who have seen the complaint say it involves the principal’s methods for reprimanding teachers […]