Friday, September 27 Tot Time: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Stories, songs, and crafts; ages 1-3. 978-772-8250. Preschool STEAM Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. 978-897-8572. Bilingual Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Learn basics of Spanish including colors, numbers, and animals; ages […]
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‘I envision a bright future’
WESTMINSTER — It’s the end of a long, distinguished era for Nick Langhart, who recently retired as the Forbush Memorial Library director after 13 years in that position. “My time in Westminster has been rewarding, serving in a library loved by so many,” he said. “The staff has been the very best, I’m grateful for […]
AutumnFest, Kid’s Country Playground Fest this weekend
TOWNSEND — Carla McLeman and Amy Harrington have at least three things in common. They are sisters, they love their community in Townsend, they are dedicated to the well-being of children, and they are both excited to welcome the community to two events on Saturday, Sept. 28, which are being held to raise money for […]
After inmates assault Massachusetts correction officers in ‘deeply troubling’ attack, union slams DOC for ‘inadequate’ response
After inmates assault Massachusetts correction officers in ‘deeply troubling’ attack, union slams DOC for ‘inadequate’ response
Brigham and Women’s study: Drug-free nasal spray could protect against COVID, flu
A new study found a new drug-free nasal spray may protect against respiratory infections like COVID and the flu, Brigham and Women’s Hospital stated in a release Wednesday.
‘Literacy launch’ aims to grow ranks of early readers
CLINTON — Kids in Massachusetts, and nationwide, are behind on reading. In her State of the Commonwealth address at the beginning of this year, Gov. Maura Healey proposed a $30 million investment over five years to boost early literacy efforts. “Every child in this state needs to be able to read and read well — […]
