WORCESTER — The public is encouraged to be on the lookout and alert authorities if they see unattended coolers or other suspicious items after three homemade explosive devices were recently found in the city of Worcester. An investigation into the explosive devices is ongoing by the State Police Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit, the Worcester […]
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Fitchburg Civic Days, 4th of July festivities return
FITCHBURG — Family-friendly activities and local patriotic gatherings provide the perfect opportunity to celebrate our nation’s birthday and the fun starts on Wednesday with the return of Fitchburg Civic Days. The popular Fitchburg Civic Days Block Party will be taking place all along Main Street and downtown on Wednesday, July 3 from 4-10 p.m. with […]
Civics Day at Fitchburg Public Schools
By Sally Cragin FITCHBURG — More than seven dozen middle-school students from Longsjo and Memorial middle schools gathered at Memorial Middle to present their Civics Day projects to a group of judges, including Mayor Sam Squailia, School Superintendent Jon Thompson as well as other city and school officials. State Rep. Mike Kushmerek was the keynote […]
Massachusetts senators say taxpayers may be unfairly footing bill for migrants with financial sponsors
A group of Massachusetts senators are demanding that the governor review how many migrant families being supported by taxpayers entered the U.S. on the condition of having their expenses covered by a sponsor, and that she make those people pay up.
‘Having a hard time saying goodbye’
LEOMINSTER — The mood was jovial yet bittersweet at the party held on June 15 to honor Leominster Public Schools Superintendent Paula Deacon, who is retiring after 35 years in education. The festive fete took place at Anna’s Table, a newer addition to the city’s thriving dining scene. Rep. Natalie Higgins and other notables including […]
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of July 1, 2024
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of July 1, 2024. Road Construction Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Expect road closures, delays and detours. MassDOT will be continuing their reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Circle Street Bridge. […]
