A Winchendon couple celebrated this Leap Year by welcoming a healthy and happy baby girl to the world at Heywood Hospital’s Lachance Maternity Center. Jazmine was born to Bee and Mai Yang at 7:50 a.m., on Thursday, Feb. 29, she weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and was 21.5 inches long. She was welcomed by her […]
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Co-pay: Bay State pols green with cash from Steward CEO
Massachusetts politicians have benefitted from the deep pockets of embattled Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre, who spent years funneling tens of thousands to Democratic political causes before mostly switching allegiance to conservative movements, according to campaign finance records.
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of March 4, 2024
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of March 4, 2024. Road Construction Monday – 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. […]
The human stories behind the lights that brightened the path
STOW — Everyone knows that there’s “something about lighthouses” that gives them broad appeal, but their vital role in our history and culture is little appreciated. Join author Jeremy D’Entremont as he tells the history of New England’s historic and picturesque lighthouses in his virtual presentation “New England Lighthouses and the People Who Kept Them” […]
Celebrate St. Urho and have some Finnish fun
FITCHBURG — In the spirit of fun, and in celebration of St. Urho, the Finnish Center of Saima Park will host a St. Urho’s Dinner Dance from 4 until 8 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at the center, located at 67 Scott Road. St. Urho, a fictitious character created by a couple of Finnish Americans inspired […]
St. Patrick’s Day themed dance planned for seniors
LEOMINSTER — A St. Patrick’s Day themed dance – for senior citizens in the community – is being planned for Saturday, March 16, from 2 until 4 p.m. at the Leominster Veterans Memorial Center, 100 West St. This special event is being organized by Leominster resident Jennifer Kibbe Pomerleau, and the Veterans Memorial Center. “I […]
