ASHBURNHAM — The closing concert of Historical Piano Concerts’ 38th Spring Season will feature music of Franz Schubert, played by pianist Hwaen Ch’uqi, on a piano made by Johann Nepomuk Trondlin of Leipzig, around 1830. The concert will be held from 3 until 4 p.m. Sunday, May 26, at New Dawn Arts Center/Ashburnham Community Church, […]
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School-based mental health work gets $13 million boost
BOSTON — More than 30 “high-need” Massachusetts schools are getting funding to establish mental health support programs, Gov. Maura Healey announced Tuesday as the administration looks to curb a youth mental health crisis and help struggling students return to the classroom. The state is investing $13 million into the Bridge for Resilient Youth in Transition […]
Templeton crochet queen driven to learn and create
TEMPLETON — Self-taught crocheter Maddy Roy is thrilled to be sharing her adorable creations at spots all over the region. The homeschooled sixth grader was beaming at a recent Sterling Street Market, where she set up as a vendor. Her parents, grandparents, and little sister were there keeping her company as she interacted with customers […]
Grandparents hold 9th annual cystic fibrosis walk
AYER — Marc Saucier-Stephen was just a tot when his grandmother, Edith Stephen started Marc’s Trotters Walk for Cystic Fibrosis nine years ago to raise funds for research into the incurable disease. Now an active 11-year old, Marc was born with cystic fibrosis (CF) and faces challenges most other kids his age do not. Cystic […]
Growing green thumbs
LEOMINSTER — Over a dozen students at Sky View Middle School have budding green thumbs thanks to a new club that explores the world of horticulture. School administration gave permission to form the Green Thumb Club at the school this past fall after 6th and 7th grade students expressed interest in wanting to learn how […]
City Clerk wants students to stand up and be counted
FITCHBURG — The city is striving to make youth voter registration a ‘fun and easy’ process for high school students now old enough to vote. In addition, students within a year or two of turning 18 can pre-register. City Clerk Joanna Bilotta-Simeone will be coming to Fitchburg High School on Thursday, May 23, during the […]
