FITCHBURG — The 43rd annual East Rotary Club Big Game Brunch fundraiser was a success in a big way, netting over $25,000 for local charitable causes – so far. Rotarians are still gathering funds promised by people and tallying ticket sales from Rotary members so that total may grow. However, Rotarians are reporting final attendance […]
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Community Calendar
Friday, February 16 Virtual – “Understanding the Voting Behavior of Young People”: 10 a.m.; Hosted by Randall Library, Stow. Learn what the research says about why some young people vote and others do not. Led by Dr. Bobbi Gentry. Register at stow-ma.gov/randall-library. Parent & Me Yoga: 10:15 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. […]
‘Transported by the art’
LANCASTER — A procession of talented local choirs are set to move mountains Saturday as they kick off a concert for Black History Month, leading a rendition of the powerful folk hymn “Down to the River to Pray,” best known for its version in the film “O Brother Where Art Thou.” Celebrating with art, music, […]
Forever friends
Sheila Stone and Richard Diggs, both of Pepperell, enjoy the scene at the Forever Friends Party, held recently at the Albert Harris Center in Pepperell. Others danced to the tunes played by a local musician who performed at the Valentine’s Day-th…
US Rep. Jim McGovern slams denial of disaster declaration
U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern is blasting the Biden administration for denying Gov. Maura Healey’s request for a major disaster declaration in Bay State communities hit hard by “devastating floods” last September.
Editorial: Nor’easter forecast turns into another fear-fueled snow job
What a difference a day makes. On Monday, forecasters were calling for an epic snowstorm Tuesday across most of the state, with inch totals the likes of which we haven’t seen for some time. But as Monday wore on, those media-driven warnings of a “Snowmageddon” and “Bombogenesis” petered out, leaving many school systems and communities […]
