FITCHBURG — Meet Bryan Man, but you can call him Professor Bugman, who is thrilled to host “Professor Bugman’s Arthropod Petting Zoo” at 11 a.m. Friday, June 28, at the Fitchburg Public Library, 166 Boulder Drive. “Arthropods are the most diverse group of animal life ever discovered and fill a wide variety of critical environmental […]
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Heeding the call: Greater Boston lifeguards train to keep summer safe and fun
The national lifeguard shortage was far from the minds of the hundred or so experienced or novice lifesavers who came from all around Greater Boston to participate in this year’s Golden Guard training event at the Waltham YMCA.
‘Love knows no bounds’
LEOMINSTER — Jim Joiner and Theresa Cormier’s love story is one for the ages, one that spans nearly three decades. The couple recently wed at Sunrise Senior Living in a simple ceremony that showcased their obvious admiration and love for each other. Jim’s brother came down from Seabrook, New Hampshire for the special occasion and […]
House approves omnibus maternal health bill
BOSTON — Pregnant individuals and new mothers could soon benefit from expanded physical and mental health care options under a sweeping maternal health bill the House unanimously passed on Thursday. Representatives say the legislation (H 4773) could stem the tide of deteriorating maternal health outcomes, particularly among people of color, by creating a pathway for […]
VFW Auxiliary to Townsend Post No. 6538 recently honored
TOWNSEND — The VFW Auxiliary to Townsend Post No. 6538 was honored at the 2024 Department of Massachusetts Convention held recently, receiving numerous citations and monetary awards for its outstanding participation in and contributions to the programs of the National and State Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliaries. The Auxiliary, which currently has 105 members, is […]
Make your yard a healthy habitat for butterflies
SHIRLEY — Joy Marzolf has loved animals from the time she was a child growing up in New England and she would always take advantage of any outdoor time to explore nature. Now, she still loves to explore, but also to share her knowledge about wildlife, wildlife photography – and nature in general. Join Marzolf, […]
