PRINCETON — The Princeton Arts Society is excited and honored to present Daryl Davis in Concert, at 7 p.m., Friday, July 12, at First Congregational Church, 14 Mountain Road. Davis has performed and toured in all 50 states, and around the world. He has performed extensively with Chuck Berry, The Legendary Blues Band (formerly The […]
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LEOMINSTER — Staff at Manor on the Hill are collecting school supplies through July 18 that will make their way to young students in Grenada. Manor Receptionist Erin Sikorski was inspired to offer to help with the endeavor after learning that a co-worker was buying school supplies out of her own pocket for kids in […]
FSU welcomes family of 7th Recruit Officer Course
FITCHBURG — While the 7th cohort of police academy recruits continued their summer training, Fitchburg State University campus leaders welcomed family members this week to give them insights into what their sons and daughters are experiencing. The members of the 7th Recruit Officer Course (ROC) completed their bachelor’s degrees in May and days later began […]
Volunteers organize to support Forest Hill Cemetery
FITCHBURG — Volunteers are seeking to assemble a Friends group to support the historic Forest Hill Cemetery and its unique Forest Hill Abbey, or Mausoleum, which is badly in need of repairs and preservation. “We are looking for individuals who love local history, love architecture and preservation, landscaping and gardening,” explains George Mirijanian, a member […]
Worcester man indicted for murder in Grand Street fatal shooting
WORCESTER — Last week, a grand jury indicted a Worcester man on one count of murder, kidnapping and strangulation as well as a range of other charges in connection with a shooting death in November. According to the Worcester County District Attorney’s office, Jose Ortiz Maldonado, 25, was indicted by a Grand Jury in Worcester […]
Massachusetts will start new fiscal year without state budget in place for 14th straight year
Massachusetts will start fiscal year 2025 Monday without a full spending in place for the next 12 months, marking the 14th straight year Beacon Hill has failed to meet its annual deadline for the only bill they are constitutionally required to produce.