Monday, July 7 Make Resin Pendant Necklaces or Key Chains: 10 a.m.-Noon; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Create pendants/key chains inspired by fruit with art instructor Linda Snay; ages 9-13. Register at leominsterlibrary.org. Academy of Imagination: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Enjoy play centers, interactive educational toys and more; ages 2-6. Make […]
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‘A dynamite team’
LEOMINSTER — The crew representing the city who traveled to Denver for the 76th annual National Civic League All-America City Award Event is rightfully proud of what they accomplished. Leominster was honored as a finalist among nine other communities around the country for the awards that recognize communities that leverage civic engagement, collaboration, inclusiveness, and […]
FSU kicks off Summer Series for families July 10
FITCHBURG — The campus at Fitchburg State University is opening to the public for its inaugural Summer Series, a month-long lineup of free, family-friendly events designed to bring joy, connection, and creativity to the heart of the city. Kicking off Thursday, July 10 at 8 p.m. with a screening of Disney Pixar’s beloved animated film […]
Kurt Russell visits Massachusetts site of ancestor’s Revolutionary War death
Renowned American actor Kurt Russell spent part of his July 4th visiting the Arlington house where his eighth great-grandfather was butchered to death by British soldiers in a battle that kicked off the Revolutionary War.
Maura Healey ready to cut local project spending if Massachusetts hits financial downturn
Gov. Maura Healey said her budget office is ready to slash millions in legislative earmarks for local projects, and will seek the extraordinary power to cut spending across all state government.
‘Fitchburg Red’ runs through the Housing Authority’s 4 brand new trucks
FITCHBURG — The city Housing Authority recently introduced four brand-new Ford trucks in signature “Fitchburg Red” during a celebratory event at the Green Acres family housing community. These vehicles replace the Fitchburg Housing Authority’s (FHA) three older blue trucks and represent a major upgrade in servicing FHA’s 518 housing units across the city. The event […]