WESTFORD — Three students at Nashoba Valley Technical High School sat on a student panel run by the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education about the Seal of Biliteracy. Maria Clara Resende (sophomore, Chelmsford, Marketing), Lorenna Teixeira (senior, Ayer, Dental Assisting), and Lorrainy Rodrigues (sophomore, Ayer, Engineering Technology) are native speakers of Portuguese, and […]
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Fatal shooting suspect appears in San Diego court
WORCESTER — Police officials investigating the homicide of a mother and 11-year-old daughter confirmed that the suspect – who was caught last Monday in San Diego, Calif. – can be brought back to Massachusetts to face charges for the March 5 fatal shooting. According to a spokesperson for the Worcester County DA, Dejan Belnavis, who […]
Commuter rail train collides with tractor-trailer at Littleton rail crossing
LITTLETON — Police responded to a collision at about noon Monday between a commuter rail train and a tractor-trailer at a rail crossing near King and Taylor streets.
‘The opportunity to tell a story’
LEOMINSTER — Fresh Films, a nonprofit youth organization that runs a free career readiness program, has a mission to transform the lives of teenagers by inviting them to explore the collaborative, creative and technical sides of filmmaking. Fresh Films offers two after-school programs in the area, now through the end of the school year, at […]
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of March 18, 2024
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of March 18, 2024. Road Construction Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Expect road closures, delays and detours. MassDOT will be continuing their reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Circle Street Bridge. […]
St. Patty’s Day celebrated in Fitchburg
FITCHBURG – The festive St. Patrick’s Day celebration held on March 14 at the Fitchburg Senior Center drew a big crowd who enjoyed live music and a traditional Irish feast. “It’s a delight to see all of you here,” said Council on Aging Chair George Bourque. “This what the senior center means to me and […]
