FITCHBURG — An 8th grade Civics teacher and her former student were recently invited to the State House to participate in a legislative briefing on civic education, where a panel discussed why getting students involved in government is so crucial – especially now. “Civics is more important than ever in today’s world,” Fitchburg Civics Teacher […]
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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in style
PEPPERELL — All eyes were smiling at the Albert Harris / Pepperell Senior Center during their traditional St. Patrick’s Day luncheon and entertainment celebration held recently. Almost 100 guests celebrated the holiday with a delicious, corned beef and cabbage dinner with all the fixings. After dinner everyone enjoyed listening to Irish stories and singing Irish […]
VFW to host Easter Egg Hunt for Townsend children
TOWNSEND — Townsend VFW Post No.6538 and its Auxiliary will hold an Easter Egg Hunt on the VFW grounds on Saturday, March 30. Children 9 years of age or younger who live in Townsend or are relatives of Townsend VFW Post or Auxiliary members are welcome to participate. The children should gather in front of […]
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Friday, March 22 Little Scientists STEAM Play Group: 10:30 a.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Engage in hands-on activities and explore the world around you; ages 2.5-6. E-mail ssullivan@asrsd.org. Tot Time: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Stories, songs, and crafts; ages 1-3. 978-772-8250. Preschool STEAM Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Randall Library, […]
Senate approves up to $840M for state-run shelters, teeing up negotiations with House
Massachusetts senators voted Thursday to shuttle hundreds of millions of one-time use dollars to a state-run shelter system buckling under the weight of an influx of migrants from other countries and soaring costs that show little sign of slowing down.
Westfield Democrat fires back at Jim Jordan over inquiry into Haitian accused of rape
A Westfield Democrat fired back at U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, an Ohio Republican who chairs the House Judiciary Committee, for an inquiry the congressman launched into a Haitian national accused of raping a migrant girl at a Massachusetts shelter last week.
