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 […]
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Fitchburg to hold Community Resource Fair Oct. 17
FITCHBURG — The city Health Department is inviting the public to attend the annual Community Health Resource to be held next Thursday, Oct. 17 at the Fitchburg Armory located at 14 Wallace Ave. “Addressing the social determinants of health, the annual Community Resource Fair is an opportunity for residents to visit over 70 different information […]
Major library project start celebrated in Fitchburg
The Fitchburg Public Library renovation celebrated with a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday to mark the start of work on the project, beginning with “abatement and demolition work” prior to renovation and construction work. The project encompasses the renovation of the existing Wallace Library, which was first built in 1967, and the creation of an entirely […]
Community Calendar
Friday, October 11 Therapy Dog Visit: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Cricket and Rosa will visit the library. 978-772-8250. Tot Time: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Stories, songs, and crafts; ages 1-3. 978-772-8250. Yoga & Literacy: 10:30 a.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Learn gentle yoga and early […]
The brilliant Northern Lights seen across Massachusetts: ‘Aurora alert!’
The brilliant Northern Lights seen across Massachusetts: ‘Aurora alert!’
More than decade-old sexual assault case in Acton concludes with 15-year sentence for Lunenburg man
ACTON — After more than a decade, justice has finally been served for the victim of a brutal sexual assault in Acton.