LEOMINSTER — Passionately crusading for a cure for breast cancer over the last two decades comes from a very personal place for Kathy DiRusso and the longtime city resident has no signs of slowing down. The 65-year-old said she “felt called to action” after losing two family members to breast cancer. DiRusso first did the […]
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Second man indicted for murder in 2021 killing of 19-year-old Worcester man
WORCESTER — A grand jury handed up a murder indictment against 23-year-old Jose Pacheco in the 2021 killing of a 19-year-old Worcester man who was found dead in Leominster, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Pacheco, of Worcester, was indicted on June 16, 2025, on one count of murder in the […]
IC Credit Union awards $12.5K scholarships to local HS seniors
FITCHBURG — Each year, IC Credit Union awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue higher education at accredited institutions. This year, IC awarded eight scholarships, totaling $12,500, to outstanding local students. Among them was a scholarship presented in partnership with the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, five scholarships focused on […]
‘Introduction to Tarot’ workshop to benefit Street Cat Angels
LEOMINSTER — Summertime brings new beginnings and warmth and Dragon’s Leyr’s “Mind And Spirit” workshops offer a monthly “Introduction to Tarot” workshop open to teens, adults and seniors. This informative and interactive workshop is a benefit for Street Cat Angels, a nonprofit devoted to rescuing stray, homeless and feral cats in this region. The workshop […]
Entering into a new chapter of your life with Laura Brown
HARVARD — Helping women kick off their midlife renaissance, Laura Brown of Sapphire Women’s Healthcare is excited to present “Menopause 101” at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at the Harvard Public Library, 4 Pond Road. Brown will discuss signs and symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, treatment options, and optimizing not just lifespan but also healthspan. […]
FATV-LTV-PAC WEEKLY SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
FATV HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: PICKS OF THE WEEK: Monday, 7 p.m., Fitchburg Abolitionist Park Juneteenth Celebration PUBLIC Channel: Comcast 8/Verizon 35 Monday, 6:30 p.m., “Kushmerek Connection” Tuesday, 7 p.m., “Barbara & You” Wednesday, 7 p.m., “Inside Fitchburg” Thursday, 7 p.m., “FLAP-TV” Friday, 7 p.m., “North Central Journal” GOVERNMENT Channel: Comcast 9/Verizon 36 Monday, 5 p.m., […]
