FITCHBURG — As aspiring high-quality technicians, 10 students from the Concord-based National Aviation Academy attended a first-time field trip to one of the facilities for defense contractor Leonardo DRS on Feb. 5. The two-hour event featured a tour of the manufacturing floor and presentations from the facility’s leadership, including Site Lead Eric Tripodi and Senior […]
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Survival, friends and fishing
Michael Tougias’ latest literary offerings focus on two different yet in some ways similar subjects – how to overcome adversity and how to work with a friend to achieve both of your goals. The prolific New York Times best-selling author of over 40 books said that his new book, “Extreme Survival: Lessons From Those Who […]
Former RI transit official to lead western rail expansion
There are still many steps on the path to a functioning West-East Rail system across Massachusetts, but the Healey administration took one key step Tuesday in naming a director for the project. The administration turned to Andy Koziol, a University of Massachusetts Amherst graduate with nearly 16 years of transportation experience, as its new point […]
Marsi set to claim Durant’s House seat, extend GOP win streak
Dudley Selectman John Marsi is on track to be elected to the House without a Democrat on the ballot next month and the Mass. Republican Party says his presumptive victory to hold a seat for the party shows “that Republicans can and will continue to win in Massachusetts.” Marsi claimed victory over Southbridge Selectman David […]
FATV-LTV-PAC WEEKLY SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
FATV HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: PICKS OF THE WEEK: Monday 7 p.m., “Chess Chat” International Master Carissa Shiwen Yip Wins North American Junior Championship” (Live) Tuesday 7 p.m., “Barbara & You” with guests Author Mark Bodanza & Beth Robbins from Family Childcare Entrepreneur Training (New) Wednesday 7 p.m., “Inside Fitchburg” with guest Bill diMario from Thirsty […]
Massachusetts winter storm watch: ‘Significant snowfall’ likely Monday into Tuesday
The NWS issued a winter storm watch earlier Saturday that will go into effect late Monday night and last through late Tuesday night, with a solid 4 to 12 inches of snowfall expected across the Bay State.