Federal emergency response coordinators said they handed out more than $3.5 million in disaster aid to residents after storms left roads and homes damaged last fall in Bristol and Worcester counties, according to newly released data.
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Local biz Nutrishop under new ownership
FITCHBURG — The ribbon cutting celebration held on June 1 to mark the re-opening of Nutrishop under new ownership showcased all the health-centric business has to offer. “It meant the world to us to have so many friends and family come out to support us for our grand reopening,” said Tracey Voyer, who now owns […]
City Parks and Rec director made ‘Impact of the Year’
FITCHBURG — For James Bunnell, the Parks and Recreation director, every working day is a bit more than a walk in the park. You can find him organizing youth activities, maintaining city playgrounds or consulting with the tree warden about areas that need shade – all of which represent only a tiny portion of his […]
Saima Park celebrates the summer solstice
FITCHBURG – The Finnish Summer Festival, or Kesäjuhla, is a longtime celebration of the summer solstice and has been observed for many years by the Finnish community with festivities and fellowship. This year, the Finnish Center at Saima Park will host its 118th Kesäjuhla on Sunday, June 23, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at […]
Pet of the Week: Mandy
Barry Manilow broke our hearts in 1974 (50 years ago!) with his ballad, “Mandy.” Now, Mandy the labrador/pitbull mix is here to break your heart. She’s young, she’s special needs, but volunteers from Broken Tail Rescue report: “her superpower is her sweetness.” She is deaf, and has limited vision in one eye. She can see […]
Pet Talk: Cats’ favorite kind of petting
DEAR PET TALK: What is a good place to pet a cat? — Joanna Fleuriot, Mr. Wironen’s 4th grade class, Reingold Elementary School, Fitchburg. DEAR JOANNA: There’s a lot of variety among individual cats, and while some cats may enjoy a head scratch, others may look at that place as a vulnerable spot, and want […]
