Lowell’s Whistler House Museum of Art continues its 200th birthday celebration with a joint reception on Saturday, Oct. 18, 1-3 p.m. for its two exhibits “Out of the Vault 2025” and the “Lowell Art Association (LAA) Artist Members Show” now on display. WHMA welcomes visitors to experience a selection of artworks from the museum’s extensive permanent collection. “Out of the Vault 2025” consists of beautiful seascapes, rural landscapes, and ethereal portraits which perfectly capture the essence of WHMA’s fine art from all over the world. These works, many of which are antiques, mirror the incredible elegance of the paintings exhibited in the historic […]
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Metaphysical craft fair coming to the Fitchburg Armory
FITCHBURG — A special event coming up this weekend channels the paranormal in interesting ways. “Spirit Among Us” on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the historic Armory on Wallace Avenue will feature a haunted investigation, metaphysical craft fair, buffet dinner, and spirit gallery. While the investigation and dinner portions are sold out, the free fair from […]
Friends of Townsend Library bring haunted trail back this year
TOWNSEND — The Friends of the Townsend Public Library are once again thrilled to host its annual Haunted Trail — this year with a haunting apocalypse theme. The Haunted Trail will take place from 7 until 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, in the parking lot of the Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Festivities will […]
Massachusetts students of color, low-income twice as likely to attend substandard schools, report finds
Low-income students and students of color are about twice as likely to attend schools with substandard conditions in Massachusetts, according to a new education report by MassINC and the Worcester Regional Research Bureau released Tuesday.
Massachusetts federal funding cuts total $3.7B over multiple fiscal years, Healey says
President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans’ federal funding cuts have sliced roughly $3.7 billion away from Massachusetts and impacted at least four different fiscal years, a sum that is likely to reshape spending strategies on Beacon Hill, data updated Tuesday showed.
Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Gardner Landfill, 744 West St., Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 9 a.m. – noon.
Registration no longer required. See flyer for more details. (Shredding available.)
