FITCHBURG — The Center for Italian Culture at Fitchburg State University invites the public to test their knowledge of all things Italian with a fun and participatory trivia contest at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, in the Falcon Hub at Hammond Hall, 160 Pearl St. Tickets for “La Serata Trivia” are $10 and may be […]
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Sunday, October 13 Sunday Morning Bird Walk: 8 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Walk the trails in search of birds. Register at massaudubon.org. Historical Piano Concert: 3 p.m.; New Dawn Arts Center/Ashburnham Community Church, 84 Main St., Ashburnham. Akiko Kobayashi & Ivan Gusev. Sonatas by Schubert & Beethoven; $20; students and children, free. frederickcollection.org. […]
Helping local people save money
STERLING — A father-and-son business team recently opened a new shop in town that features a large variety of items for budget-friendly prices. Dave Hutchins and his son David Hutchins Jr., who goes by DJ, were thrilled to launch D & D Liquidators last month. What they have created is reminiscent of a smaller version […]
East Wing Gallery at MWCC welcomes artist Jenny Vogel
GARDNER — The Mount Wachusett Community College East Wing Gallery is thrilled to announce the arrival of an exhibit by renowned artist Jenny Vogel. Opening Oct. 9, Vogel’s installation promises to captivate audiences with its innovative blend of digital art and interactive experiences. Jenny Vogel, a distinguished artist known for pushing the boundaries of contemporary […]
Long COVID study: Persistent infection could explain long-haul symptoms in some people
A new long COVID study shows that a persistent infection could explain why some people experience long-haul symptoms, according to researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Car stuck under school bus in morning crash
Fire and EMS personnel needed to use the Jaws of Life to extract the driver of a vehicle that had collided with the back of a school bus on Summer Street Thursday morning. Police say that no occupants of the school bus, which had only 6-7 students on board in addition to the driver, were […]