AYER — While 162 animals were fortunately rescued from a property on Taft Street, the MSPCA at Nevins Farm is now trying to clear the next immense hurdle in the path to give these animals permanent, loving homes. Nevins Farm, the MSPCA location in Methuen with facilities for farm animals, is calling for adopters for […]
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Worcester Art Museum hires provenance specialist to research collections
WORCESTER — An art research specialist was hired by the Worcester Art Museum earlier this year and will be researching the ownership of the museum’s current pieces, according to a release from the Museum. The Museum recently hired Daniel Healey, a former North York District Attorney’s office antiquities analyst, as the provenance research specialist, a […]
Fitchburg probation officer honored at Kennedy Institute
FITCHBURG — At the state Trial Court’s celebration for Women’s History Month, Fitchburg District Court Probation Officer Diamily Titus was one of six women leaders who were honored as trailblazers and advocates of diversity equity and inclusion. The Massachusetts Trial Court’s 4th Annual Women’s History Month Celebration and Conference was held at the Edward M. […]
Community Calendar
Friday, April 12 Yoga & Literacy: 10:15 a.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Learn gentle yoga and early literacy skills with Ellen Olson-Brown; ages 3-5. Register at gpl.org. Preschool STEAM Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. 978-897-8572. Tot Time Special – Bangarang Yoga: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main […]
North Middlesex Regional hosts polar plunge
TOWNSEND — Students from all grade levels in the North Middlesex Regional School District withstood the icy water during a mobile polar plunge to raise funds for Special Olympics Massachusetts. Approximately 90 students at all six District schools participated in the polar plunge, which was made possible by the Special Olympics of Massachusetts mobile polar […]
Fitchburg resident works towards dream as a doctor
FITCHBURG — Christian Pineda’s journey to medical school was not direct. After high school, he had his eyes on Princeton University but he eventually found his way back to Massachusetts – specifically UMass Amherst. While at UMass Amherst, Pineda became interested in the medical field and found out about the BaccMD program. The BaccMD program […]
