Pictured are members of Brownie Troop #65249 and Daisy Troop #65397, from Pepperell, along with their troop leaders Danielle Lavin (right) and Jacqui Slowe (left). The two girl scout troops spent an afternoon collecting trash at the town field, playground, and soccer fields, earning a new patch to add to the others on their vests. (COURTESY […]
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Friday, April 26 Tot Time: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Stories, songs, and crafts; ages 1-3. 978-772-8250. Preschool STEAM Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. 978-897-8572. Stories and Songs with Miss Meredith: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Enjoy stories and interactive activities; ages 0-5. […]
Mass. Legislature sends Gov. Healey $426M shelter bill that caps stays at nine months
Massachusetts lawmakers shipped Gov. Muara Healey a spending bill Thursday that hands her $426 million to spend on emergency shelters over the next year-plus and caps families’ time in the system at nine months.
Citizens of the Year nominations sought for Starburst 2024 in Leominster
LEOMINSTER — With summer coming up fast, the city is preparing for Starburst 2024, the long-running summer event that recognizes individuals who embody the highest ideals of the community. With a deadline of June 7, organizers have asked the public to submit their nominations for the Citizens of the Year award, given out each year […]
Eye on Art: Spring art events abound around the region this weekend
Spring has sprung around here in the week that Eye on Art took a break. There are options galore to enjoy art and mix and mingle with like-minded folk at receptions and events. And we’ve got some ideas for arts-oriented fun coming up this weekend. Gallery Sitka, 2 Shaker Road in Shirley announces the exhibition […]
Stages: Neary’s award-winning ‘The Stands’ plays Newburyport’s Firehouse
Last spring, Jack Neary’s new play “The Stands” had its world premiere at The Players Ring in Portsmouth, N.H. It won several New Hampshire Theatre Awards, including Outstanding Professional Production and Best Direction. Now the fast-moving, funny, timely, suspenseful play is coming to the Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Square, Newburyport, where it plays […]
