DEAR PET TALK: Why do cats hiss? -Logan Thornton, Mr. Wironen’s 4th grade, Reingold Elementary School, Fitchburg DEAR LOGAN: Great question – and it’s definitely not because they’re happy. Hissing is a way for felines to express fear, especially when they are startled. Other signs of showing fear are flattened ears, curled tongue, fangs displayed, […]
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Pet of the Week: Oreo at Manchester Animal Shelter
Spots and dots are what you’ll see on Oreo’s coat – and what’s inside is love, sweet love. This cuddly seven-year-old Dalmation mix would love a buddy or family looking for a bright dog who’s up for outdoor walks, or trips to the lake. He’s a really bright fellow and would be best as the […]
Community Calendar
Sunday, June 2 Yoga at the Sanctuary: 10 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Join certified yoga instructor Jen Songer on this seasonal walk and gentle standing yoga. Register at massaudubon.org. Monday, June 3 Kids Rock! Music Concert: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Presented by Monument Square Community Music School; […]
Editorial: Fragmented Mass. grocery market fills basket of local chain
It’s painfully obvious to anyone responsible for a family’s supermarket shopping that grocery bills in Massachusetts, especially the Boston area, have been rising at a faster clip than in most of the country, even as overall inflation has abated somewhat. Consumers who live in cities with higher costs of living tend to pay more for […]
Hot wax paintings in new exhibit opening Friday at Gallery Sitka
SHIRLEY — Gallery Sitka, a woman-owned and operated art entity, announces the upcoming exhibition “Summer Launch” featuring local artists Jeanne Borofsky and Kellie Weeks. The public is invited to the free opening reception from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 7, at the gallery, located at 2 Shaker Road, D101. There will be refreshments and live music. Featured […]
Shannon O’Brien suspension hearings to run into June as two sides stay quiet
Meetings to decide the fate of suspended Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O’Brien are scheduled to stretch into June after an hours-long closed-door session Friday concluded with no apparent resolution and both sides declining to comment publicly.
