A new member was recently sworn into the Fitchburg East Rotary club. From left, Fitchburg East Rotary Vice President Bob Campbell, new member Ralph Jackart, Assistant District Governor Karen Fusco, and Fitchburg East Rotary President Ed Howard. (COURTE…
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Students to learn civic engagement in ambassador program
TOWNSEND — The Project 351 Ambassador Program calls on eighth grade “ambassadors” from each of the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts to take part in a 12-month program, where they explore civic engagement, leadership development, and community service. These, ambassadors are diverse in all ways but one – they share Dr. Martin Luther King’s […]
Powerball jackpot hits $1B, ninth largest in lottery history
An estimated $1.09 billion prize is now on the line for Wednesday’s Powerball drawing, which can be paid out in an annuity over 30 years or as a $527.3 million cash payment.
Working to ‘uplift individuals’
FITCHBURG — On March 19 state, county, and local officials gathered in the Worcester County Sheriff’s Fitchburg Community Justice Support Center to celebrate 18 graduates who have completed the center’s diversion program. All participants in the program have been referred to the center through Massachusetts Probation Service, and some are also addressing struggles with substance […]
FSU celebrating launch of Biotech Research Lab
FITCHBURG — The ribbon cutting for the new Biotechnology Research Laboratory at Fitchburg State University is scheduled for next week and, with it, the University is hosting a panel discussion on the present and future of the life sciences in Massachusetts. The ribbon cutting has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 10, 2 p.m. at the […]
North Middlesex Regional reschedules Ashby budget presentation to April 24
ASHBY — The North Middlesex Regional School District has rescheduled a planned presentation in Ashby on the 2024-2025 District budget due to a forecasted winter storm. The presentation, originally set for April 4, has been moved to Wednesday, April 24, from 10-11 a.m., in Ashby Town Hall, 895 Main St. All Ashby residents are welcome […]
