In a stunning motion, Karen Read’s attorneys claim jurors have told them they agreed 12-0 that the Mansfield woman was not guilty of second-degree murder — it was “off the table” — but they were split on OUI vehicular manslaughter.
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Youth triathlon camp begins Monday
FITCHBURG — The most important part of the word “triathlon” is “tri,” or more accurately “try,” according to Stephen Mayo, senior pastor of Elm Street Community Church in Fitchburg, and president/executive director of nonprofit Shining Light Ministries. As a certified triathlon instructor, Mayo is holding a triathlon camp for kids this week in Coolidge Park […]
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of July 8, 2024
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of July 8, 2024. Road Construction Monday – Sunday 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. (permanent detour during bridge replacement). River Street Bridge: MassDOT’s contractor Northern Construction will be implementing a detour on the […]
Townsend voters reject overrides, again
TOWNSEND — After a recount, the town reported that voters at the June 11 special election rejected two proposed tax overrides – both by razor-thin margins – aimed at providing supplemental funding for Nashoba Valley Technical High School and the North Middlesex Regional School District for the next fiscal year. Presented as questions one and […]
‘It’s vital to be in motion’
LEOMINSTER — The Get Righttt Fitness crew is committed to getting people moving through their gym and community programs focused on exercise and health. The second annual Get Righttt Fitness Field Day on June 22 drew 100 people to Fournier Field on Litchfield Street to participate in competitions, games, activities, and a group mediation and […]
Community invited to take ‘A Walk in Thoreau’s Shoes’
PRINCETON — Learn by experiencing history at one upcoming event – called “A Walk in Thoreau’s Shoes, Reading and Rambling” – which will be held from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., Saturday, July 20, at multiple sites in the town of Princeton. Participants will first meet at 10 a.m. at Goodnow Memorial Library, 2 Town […]
