BOSTON — Dan Rivera stepped down from his position as president and CEO of the economic development agency MassDevelopment on Friday, effective immediately, more than two years before his contract was set to expire. Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao, also chair of the MassDevelopment board, said in a statement Friday that she and the administration […]
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‘A life changing experience’
LEOMINSTER — It is said that, if you look hard enough, good things can come out of bad things, and that is definitely the case with Leominster resident, Emma Burkhardt, who has had a passion to help others since she was a young girl. On a beautiful spring day – April 15, 2013 – to […]
‘Placed on this earth to help others’
LEOMINSTER — Jim Lanciani Jr. is being fondly remembered as a family man who was deeply dedicated to the community he loved and served in many different capacities. The lifelong city resident and Marine Corps veteran passed away on April 15 at the age of 93, just six weeks after his beloved wife Pauline, affectionately […]
Community Calendar
Sunday, April 28 Sunday Morning Bird Walk: 8 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Walk the trails in search of birds. Register at massaudubon.org. Wyndonshire Renaissance Faire: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Winchendon Community Park, 86 Ingleside Road, Winchendon. History, culture, and magic come alive. NEADS Pulling 4 Paws Truck Pull: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Polar Park, Worcester. Enjoy the competition, tours, […]
FSU welcomes Grammy-winning jazz drummer Neal Smith
FITCHBURG — The Twin Cities high school jazz bands, along with Fitchburg State University’s Fitchbyrds, will be putting on a free performance that will feature Grammy-winning jazz drummer Neal Smith. The concert will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at Kent Recital Hall in the Conlon Fine Arts Building, 367 North St. Admission […]
Embark on a journey of inner peace in Lunenburg
LUNENBURG — In a world filled with constant hustle and bustle, finding moments of tranquility can seem elusive. Emily Zaffino, Holistic Health Practitioner of Integrative Nutrition, CHHC and Certified Yoga Teacher, invites the community – of all ages and experience levels – to explore first-hand the benefits of meditation. A three-part workshop will be held, […]
