FITCHBURG — With the sparkling of the snow, and the bright blue skies, this is the perfect time to bundle up, get outdoors, and enjoy the natural beauty of Saima Park — whether by snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, skate skiing, or taking a peaceful walk. Saima Park is located on 52-plus acres of wooded land featuring […]
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ICE details Boston arrest of illegal Haitian gang member
The Haitian gang member who has become the face of President Trump’s illegal immigration crackdown continued to commit crimes after a local correctional facility reportedly released him without honoring a federal immigration detainer.
Fall Brook Elementary School building project moving forward
LEOMINSTER — The city, in partnership with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), is continuing to move forward with the Fall Brook Elementary School building project. The Fall Brook Building Committee (FBBC) project team will hold a second public meeting on Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. in the Fall Brook Elementary School cafeteria and make […]
Dog License Poster Contest: Calling all animal lovers, young artists
FITCHBURG — Leominster Fitchburg Animal Control and the City Clerk of Fitchburg are seeking submissions for the annual Dog License Poster Contest. Artists who live or are educated in Fitchburg from grades 1 through 6 are invited to create an original piece of artwork to help members of the city of Fitchburg keep their dogs […]
House budget chief wants Gov. Healey to cough up more information on shelter system
A top House Democrat demanded Gov. Maura Healey’s administration cough up more information about the state-run emergency shelter system before the chamber moves forward with a series of restrictive policies that could block out newly-arrived migrants to Massachusetts.
Indicted Boston city councilor no longer due in court next week, appearance delayed until March
Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson won’t have to appear in federal court again until March, after a judge granted a request from both sides to cancel next week’s status conference in the public corruption case.
