It started as something of a joke. Jake Thiebeault made a simple statement in passing to Boston Bruins Foundation Coordinator Tommy Comparato and Director of Development Bob Sweeney at a foundation event in October. “Wouldn’t it be awesome if my brother Drew ran the Boston Marathon for you guys?” It seemed like an innocent enough […]
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‘Not just a tribute, it’s a testament’
FITCHBURG — The Steve Ciccolini Music Program & Education Memorial Fund recently made a $12,000 donation that is being divided among the music programs of three city schools. Fitchburg High School and Longsjo and Memorial middle schools are the recipients of the generous gesture. A check was presented to FHS music teacher and Band Director […]
Pepperell special Town Meeting approves override
PEPPERELL — Special Town Meeting voters took the first step to passing a nearly $3 million override of tax limits imposed by Proposition 2½ on April 8.
Siobhan Donovan running to show her strength
Though she’ll run 26.2 miles in the Boston Marathon on Monday, that’s far from the biggest challenge Memorial Middle School teacher Siobhan Donovan will face next week. Battling cancer while training for the run, the 35-year-old was celebrated at the school on Friday.
Black running group ahead of Boston Marathon sues BAA, Newton Police over ‘racial profiling’ incident
Black running group ahead of Boston Marathon sues BAA, Newton Police over alleged “racial profiling” incident
A momentous occasion
ASHBURNHAM/ASHBY – Cambridge based photographer Grace Gershenfeld traveled to the summit of Mount Watatic, which lies in Ashburnham and Ashby, to capture these images of the April 8 solar eclipse and the people who had the same idea as her. “I think it’s a unique angle to see a group of strangers all coming together […]