TOWNSEND — Albert Stone, who died at his home on Dec. 12, 2023 at the age of 95, was a “respected visionary and cherished leader,” according to his obituary. To the people whose lives he touched, Al Stone was all that and more. A low-key philanthropist. A man of few words and many interests. A […]
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Info gap hinders HPC review of Steward-Optum deal
BOSTON — Another state agency is counting itself among the public officials who say they do not have the information and records they need from Steward Health Care, as red flags have been raised around a potential deal to sell Steward’s physician network to for-profit insurers Optum Care. Steward remains in the spotlight after the […]
A journey of hope and spirituality
STOW – Get ready to climb 19,341 feet to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro – one of the famed Seven Summits – the roof of Africa, as Jeff Belanger presents “The Call of Kilimanjaro” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at the Pompo Community Center, 509 Great Road. This event is hosted by Randall Library. […]
Lunenburg Library to host Spring Puzzle Swap
LUNENBURG — The always popular Spring Puzzle Swap will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Starting on Monday, April 29, you can exchange your completed jigsaw puzzles for swap vouchers. Bring your puzzle donations to the front desk and ask for swap voucher tickets in return. […]
Community Calendar
Sunday, April 14 Poetry Reading: 10:30 a.m.; First Church of Lancaster, 725 Main St., Lancaster. Celebrate National Poetry Month with special guest readers, Sally Cragin and Paula Giaquinto. Line Dancing Fundraiser: 5-8 p.m.; Eagles Club, 456 Litchfield St., Leominster. Granite State Stomp will start the evening with beginner steps; no dance experience or boots required. […]
FATV-LTV-PAC WEEKLY SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
FATV HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Picks of the Week Monday 3 p.m., “Poetry Podcast with Paula & Sally” (New) Tuesday 7 p.m., “Barbara & You” featuring FSU Choir Directors and FATV’s Executive Director Nathan Glenny (New) Wednesday 7 p.m., “Inside Fitchburg Now” with guests from The Shakespeare Youth Group (New) Thursday 6 p.m., Fitchburg High School […]
