Sunday, October 27 Sunday Morning Bird Walk: 8 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Walk the trails in search of birds, all levels of experience welcome. Register at massaudubon.org. Monday, October 28 Tiny Tykes Trick-or-Treat: 10-11 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Trick or treat around the library with Halloween plushies, coloring books, crayons, and more. Ages 6 […]
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Massachusetts Republican Party dogged by new cash, legal woes weeks before election
The Massachusetts Republican Party settled a lawsuit Friday tied to work done by an outside marketing firm during the 2022 election but quickly found itself entangled in new cash and legal woes just ahead of the November election, according to a letter obtained by the Herald.
Senior center thanks volunteers with live music and lunch
FITCHBURG — A multitude of people gathered at the senior center on Oct. 24 for the annual volunteer recognition event. Local Eagles cover band “The Long Run” provided live music while attendees enjoyed a catered lunch spread. Fitchburg Senior Center Director Amanda Koeck welcomed everyone to the celebration and said that this was her first […]
Kennedy, Miller vie for 1st Middlesex Senate District seat
LOWELL — Incumbent Democratic state Sen. Ed Kennedy is facing Republican challenger Karla Miller in the race for the 1st Middlesex District seat, which serves the five communities of Lowell, Dracut, Dunstable, Pepperell and Tyngsboro.
Cannon Theatre’s new show a farcical take on a play gone wrong
DEVENS — Live theater is an enriching experience for audiences and actors alike, and the Cannon Theatre is a gem in that genre, with creative and collaborative goals that include a stated mission to “benefit and entertain.” The current production “Play On,” which opened on Friday, is laced with local talent. Actors come from Harvard, […]
Nearly 2 dozen rescued dogs find forever homes
EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services is pleased to announce that 23 small dogs rescued earlier this month from an overwhelmed owner have all found their forever homes. Seven of these dogs are in foster-to-adopt arrangements as they complete ongoing veterinary care. However, the work is far from over. The nonprofit has taken in […]