LEOMINSTER — Dozens of entities, individuals, and organizations have been awarded 2025 Leominster Cultural Council (LCC) grants, vital funding that helps keep a plethora of arts and culture programs and events alive and well in the city community. LCC Secretary LuAnn Longenecker reported that they had 56 applications submitted this time around, 13 of which […]
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Stars and stripes and snow
The red, white, and blue of the American flag made for a pretty contrast against the fresh layer of snow on Friday morning in Sterling. (DANIELLE RAY/SENTINEL & ENTERPRISE)
Editorial: Feds’ Title IX probe may preclude need for girls opt-out bill
The breakneck speed in which the Trump administration has moved to reverse the way things have previously operated in Washington has kept political pundits’ heads on a swivel. That alacrity has spread beyond The Beltway, and in doing so may have overtaken events unfolding across the country, including in Massachusetts. That seems to be what’s […]
Ex-Massachusetts Sen. Dean Tran to spend 1.5 years in federal prison for fraud
Former Fitchburg Massachusetts state Senator Dean Tran will spend a year and a half in federal prison for unemployment assistance and tax fraud.
Community Calendar
Friday, February 7 Preschool STEAM Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. Tales & Tunes – Music with Julie: 10:30 a.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers enjoy a fun, musical morning with local performers. Register at gpl.org. Tot Time: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Stories, songs, […]
East Rotary Club cancels Super Bowl Brunch this Sunday
FITCHBURG — Due to a forecast of inclement weather, members of the Fitchburg East Rotary Club have decided to cancel its 44th Annual Super Bowl Brunch fundraiser scheduled for this Sunday, Feb. 9. The brunch has been rescheduled to St. Patrick’s Day weekend, Sunday, March 16, from 8:30 a.m. until noon at Montachusett Regional Vocational […]
