Sunday, February 16 Winter Wildlife Tracking for Families: 12:30-2 p.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Register at massaudubon.org. Movies and Musicals Music Bingo: 2-4 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Register at townsendlibrary.org. Bad Art Afternoon: 2-3 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Let your imagination run wild, then vote […]
Local News
Massachusetts Winter Storm Warning: Ice, crashing temperatures expected after snow
After residents across most of the Bay State wake up to several inches of snow on the ground, meteorologists say the weather is going to take a turn for the worse Sunday as ice accumulates and winds pick up.
DCR officials report rise in unauthorized encampments along state-owned property
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation officials said they are seeing a rise in unhoused people and unauthorized encampments along state-owned property, a situation that has created public health, safety, and environmental risks.
Sizer School student’s research leads to fundraiser aiding Ukrainian refugees
FITCHBURG — Thinking deeper is something students are asked to do as part of their learning journeys. To peel back the layers of an idea to get to the heart of it. That’s how some of the best senior projects begin: as an idea that becomes so much more. This is exactly what happened to […]
Community Calendar
Friday, February 14 Preschool STEAM Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. 978-897-8572. Tot Time with Bang-a-Rang Yoga: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Stories, songs, and crafts; ages 1-3. 978-772-8250. Therapy Dog Visit: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Cricket and Rosa will visit the library. 978-772-8250. […]
Eating yogurt over time can help prevent colon cancer: Mass General Brigham study
Mass General Brigham researchers have found that eating yogurt over time can help protect against colon cancer: ‘The connection between diet, the gut microbiome, and risk of colorectal cancer’
