LEOMINSTER — A dream over seven years in the making came to fruition this past week. A ribbon cutting was held on June 12 for Journey Home, 15 units of affordable, supportive housing with the focus on keeping families together and housed. The brand-new two-story building on Marcello Avenue that features one-, two- and three-bedroom […]
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Parker School class of 2025 graduation marks 30 years
DEVENS — Friends, family and faculty gathered beneath a huge tent for the Francis W. Parker Essential School’s commencement ceremonies, held on a summer-hot afternoon earlier this month. As Head of School Brian Harrigan noted in his opening remarks, the momentous occasion coincided with a significant milestone for Parker, which marks its 30th anniversary this […]
Ex-Mass. man sentenced for Fitchburg woman’s death in Boston hotel
A former Bay State man is facing up to 16 years in prison for the death of a 29-year-old Fitchburg woman who was found in a Boston hotel in March 2020. Maine man Aaron Parsons, 47, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and engaging in sexual conduct for a fee. He was sentenced on Thursday to 14-16 […]
Celebrate summer with Finnish fun, food, and entertainment
FITCHBURG — The Finnish Center at Saima Park will host its annual Summer Festival, “Kesäjuhla” from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at the center, 67 Scott Road. To start off the day, George Mirijanian, director of the Wachusett Chess Club, will run the Dana M. Sulin Memorial Chess Tournament. Registration will be […]
Wesley Harrison Hall performs in concert
ASHBY — On May 31, early music enthusiast and organist Wesley Harrison Hall performed a concert at First Parish Church Unitarian Universalist of Ashby on the church’s recently refurbished Whitney Organ. The organ was built in Ashby in the 1840s and was installed in the church in 1850. “To my knowledge, this is the only […]
Friends of the Library to host lawn party at Thursday’s concert
TOWNSEND — The Friends of the Townsend Public Library will host the lawn party at the Townsend Military Band’s concert from 7:30 until 9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19, on the Townsend Common. “The Friends will be offering hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, popcorn, and fried dough for sale for hungry concert goers,” said Betty Mae Tenney, […]
