ASHBY — The Library will be presenting “A Fine Agitation: Live,” a powerful musical documentary on the struggle for women’s suffrage, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, at the library, 812 Main St. The program is part of the Smithsonian’s Museums on Main Street Voices and Votes exhibition. Created and performed by Steve Adams, a […]
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ICE director vows to ‘flood’ Boston after Mayor Wu’s refusal to strip sanctuary protections
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said federal immigration authorities plan to “flood” Boston in response to Mayor Michelle Wu’s refusal to dismantle the city’s sanctuary protections, as ordered by the Trump administration.
Tommy Long Memorial Ride draws large crowd
LEOMINSTER — The thunderous rumble of motorcycles was heard in the city over the weekend during the 4th annual Tommy Long Memorial Ride. The Aug. 16 affair that took off from and returned to Wilder Lodge drew 70 or so motorcycles, many with double riders, along with police escorts and everyone enjoyed the scenic 40-mile […]
Fitchburg to hold 10th Annual Overdose Awareness Vigil Aug. 21
FITCHBURG –– With purple lights, music, and heartfelt words of remembrance, the City of Fitchburg Health Department will host its 10th Annual Overdose Awareness Vigil on Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Upper Common on Main Street. Resource tables featuring more than 20 local providers will open at 6:15 p.m., followed by the vigil at 7 […]
MWCC Early College Program receives national recognition
GARDNER — The Gateway to College program at Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) has received a Program Excellence Award from the Achieving the Dream network. MWCC’s Gateway to College Early College program serves students wishing to enter post-secondary education and earn college credits while completing their high school diploma. To date, 608 students have graduated […]
The Ramble music festival returns to Ashburnham
ASHBURNHAM — The hills in town will once again be alive with the sound of music this coming weekend. The 16th annual iteration of the pay-what-you-can music festival, The Ramble, will be held on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at The Mountain, 64 Gibson Rd. The family friendly affair dedicated to […]
