FITCHBURG — This is the time of year when a lot of turtles are out and about at Coggshall Park, and plenty of other wild creatures can also be seen. Dragonflies, butterflies, and more buzz around the air and painted turtles line branches at the scenic spot off Electric Avenue. A large number of snapping […]
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Fitchburg man arrested for distributing child sexual abuse material
BOSTON — A Fitchburg man has been arrested and charged for allegedly distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) via Kik Messenger. Sean Pettigrew, 50, was charged with one count of distribution of child pornography. Pettigrew was arrested today and was ordered detained pending a hearing scheduled for July 18, 2025 in federal court in Worcester. […]
Worcester man gets 6 years for unlawful firearms possession
BOSTON — A Worcester man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Worcester for unlawfully possessing firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon and possessing an unregistered silencer, according to a press release from the office of U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley. Ryan Davidson, 40, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Margaret R. Guzman […]
Cliff Cash comedy comes to Shirley
SHIRLEY — Cliff Cash brought his signature sardonic comedy style to town on July 12 for a show that touched on politics, family, and the frustrations of air travel, among other relatable topics. The event held at the historic Bull Run Restaurant is part of Cash’s tour that has brought the North Carolina native all […]
Democracy on display: Smithsonian exhibit comes to Ashby
ASHBY — This summer, Ashby is making history. The Ashby Free Public Library has been selected as the only Central Massachusetts stop for the Smithsonian Institutes’ “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America,” a dynamic traveling exhibit from the Museum on Main Street program, in partnership with Mass Humanities. Running from Saturday, July 26 through Saturday, Sept. 6, the exhibit […]
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of July 14, 2025
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of July 14, 2025. Road Construction Monday – Sunday 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. River Street Bridge: MassDOT’s contractor Northern Construction has implemented a detour on the River Street Bridge. All southbound traffic […]
