ASHBY — Memorial Day was observed in town on Monday with a patriotic parade, speakers, and ceremonial remembrance. Holmes-Curran-Bennett American Legion Post 361 Commander Chris Travers and Ashby Sons of the American Legion Commander Mike Bigwood, who helped organize the May 26 parade, spoke and introduced past American Legion Post 361 Commander Pete Bezanson and […]
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‘Absurd’: Market Basket executives refute allegations that led to ousting of CEO Arthur T. Demoulas
Two longtime Market Basket executives who were placed on paid administrative leave by the grocery chain’s board of directors alongside CEO Arthur T. Demoulas called the board’s allegations that they were planning a work stoppage “absurd.”
MacPherson headed to MASCAC Hall of Fame
Among the 10 members 2025 Hall of Fame Class for the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) 2025 Hall of Fame Class is a face very familiar to those at Fitchburg State University. Malcolm MacPherson, who guided the Falcons’ men’s soccer team on the pitch for many years and served as an assistant coach on […]
Central MA Collaborative students shine in 2nd annual Art Showcase
WORCESTER — Central Massachusetts Collaborative recently held a successful Art Showcase for the second year in a row, inviting families to the school on Wednesday, May 21, to view outstanding student artwork and enjoy live musical performances. The school’s main hallway was lined with art displays, showing off the students’ work, including canvases, 3-D models, […]
Local KOC awards annual scholarships
LEOMINSTER — The Knights of Columbus awarded scholarships to ten worthy high school seniors earlier this month, an annual tradition that has been taking place for five decades. Eight students from Leominster High School and two from St. Bernard’s High School in Fitchburg each received $1,000 scholarships. The majority of those seniors were on hand […]
New Dawn Arts Center welcomes June with events
ASHBURNHAM — The New Dawn Arts Center has an exciting lineup of events in store for June. Founder and director Abigail Abbot, along with community volunteers, is launching two new community groups that nurture creativity and connection. “Our ‘Radical Softness Group’ is geared toward deep feelers, activists, artists, queer folks, young people, elders, parents, caregivers, […]
