FITCHBURG — February school vacation this year came with frigid temperatures, but that was of no concern to one group of students determined to stay busy during their week off. As part of a special program, Fitchburg State University invited a dozen High School juniors to a writing retreat on campus during the school break. […]
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Hopeful Thinking: Is God benevolent or not? Part III
When checking in on the benevolence of God, what about things like cancer? It seems to me to be a stretch of the imagination that all forms of cancer are entirely natural. Except for the likelihood that they are natural consequences to our unnatural actions. By using the word ‘unnatural’ here I’m referring to things […]
Leominster runner honored by Miles for Miracles
LEOMINSTER — Lifelong city resident Missy Hendry said she was “in complete shock” when they called her name as the recipient of the 2023 Miles for Miracles Leadership Award at the Boston Children’s Hospital Trust awards reception last month. “I don’t take getting this award lightly,” the avid runner said. “There are thousands of people […]
Heating funds available to those feeling economic woes
CANTON — As winter temperatures continue to drop, the sponsoring energy companies of the Massachusetts Good Neighbor Energy Fund and its administrator, The Salvation Army, encourage those who are struggling financially due to higher prices for necessities or other crises to apply for home energy assistance by visiting their local Salvation Army Corps Community Center. […]
Community Calendar
Friday, February 23 Preschool STEAM Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. 978-897-8572. Tot Time: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Public Library, 26 East Main St. Stories, songs, and crafts; ages 1-3. ayerlibrary.org. Baechtold and Abel Aerial Artistry: 11 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Register at townsendlibrary.org. Henry the Juggler: 3:30 a.m.; […]
Editorial: Maternal monitoring proposal would help offset medical closures
When UMass Memorial Medical Center closed the Leominster hospital’s maternity ward back in September – over the objections of area residents, nurses, and the Department of Public Health – Gov. Maura Healey commissioned a study on statewide access to maternal health care, as well as access to essential services in northern Worcester County. Results […]
