LUNENBURG — The Friends of the Library are happy to announce the return of the much-anticipated annual Spring Book & Bake Sale to be held from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at the library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. “Book lovers are invited to join us for a day filled with literary treasures and […]
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Calling all plant geeks
TOWNSEND — In definition, a geek is a person who is knowledgeable about and obsessively interested in a particular subject. If this describes you, and you love plants, then Molly Benevides has a group for you – Plant Geeks – an informal monthly meet-up where you can talk about all things plants. “I wanted to […]
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of May 27, 2024
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of May 27, 2024. Road Construction Tuesday – 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. […]
‘We must remember them all’
LEOMINSTER — One man’s discovery of a soldier’s history brought him on an enlightening journey that led to unearthing an extraordinary story of bravery, patriotism, and eventually, the ultimate sacrifice. When YMCA Camp Takodah Historian Graeme Noseworthy came across Darwin J. “Tim” Delano’s name in the archives at the New Hampshire spot, he made it […]
Mass. economists mindful of signs of softening
The economists at MassBenchmarks are taking a more dim view of the state’s economy almost halfway through 2024 and said Thursday that a recent slowdown in growth revives questions of whether the economy is headed for a recession or a soft landing. “The economy is not as strong as first thought and there is a […]
Police: Drowning victim identified as Fitchburg man
DUBLIN, N.H. — On Sunday, police identified a 51-year-old Fitchburg man who had been found drowned on the northern side of Dublin Lake, according to Dublin, N.H. Police. Early Friday morning, State Police Marine Patrol and Dublin Police responded to Dublin Lake in regards to the report of a male subject in his fifties who […]
