LEOMINSTER — Local historian Mark Bodanza is thrilled to welcome the community this coming Saturday, as he leads tours of the historic Drake House, the Franklin Street home that was on the front lines of fighting against slavery and the women’s suffrage movement. This event, which is being held from 10 a.m.-noon on Feb. 17, […]
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Twin Cities storm parking bans in effect Tuesday
LEOMINSTER — North Central Massachusetts could receive between 4-6 inches of snow and both cities are sharing the information necessary so that residents and businesses know exactly where to put their vehicles. A winter parking ban is in effect in Leominster beginning Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 6 a.m. until midnight. Please remove all vehicles from […]
Fat Daddy’s Apiary has produce grown with care
STERLING — There is a hidden gem for farm-fresh food, direct from the supplier in North Central Massachusetts – a small business run by Erik Jewett, aka Fat Daddy. Fat Daddy’s Apiary grows and sells vegetables, herbs, and fungi cultivated in a greenhouse on a small piece of land at 136 Chace Hill Rd., where […]
Select Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of Feb. 12, 2024
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of Feb. 12, 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. […]
Observing the nuts and bolts of US defense
FITCHBURG — As aspiring high-quality technicians, 10 students from the Concord-based National Aviation Academy attended a first-time field trip to one of the facilities for defense contractor Leonardo DRS on Feb. 5. The two-hour event featured a tour of the manufacturing floor and presentations from the facility’s leadership, including Site Lead Eric Tripodi and Senior […]
Survival, friends and fishing
Michael Tougias’ latest literary offerings focus on two different yet in some ways similar subjects – how to overcome adversity and how to work with a friend to achieve both of your goals. The prolific New York Times best-selling author of over 40 books said that his new book, “Extreme Survival: Lessons From Those Who […]
