Massachusetts, the cicadas are coming: ‘They can be really loud, as loud as a chainsaw’
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Fun Family Improv on Friday night at Stratton Players
FITCHBURG – If you love “acting up,” take part an exciting new performance event: “Fun Family Improv” presented by Stratton Players at Guild Hall, Christ Church, 569 Main St. Fitchburg on Friday, May 9, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. “We’ll have fun with costume pieces, props, and making up crazy characters,” says instructor Sally […]
Goslings spotted at Barrett Park
LEOMINSTER — Lots of trees and flowers are blooming, plenty of wildlife are out, and the fish are biting at Barrett Park, which was restocked with trout last month during school vacation week. Many amenities are available to the public at the popular 40 Barrett Pkwy. spot including an ADA accessible playground, picnic tables, a […]
Shirley voters return incumbents top elected spots
SHIRLEY — On Tuesday, voters showed up to cast their ballot despite the rainy weather, choosing to return two incumbents to their spots guiding the town and the schools. With two key races on the ballot — Select Board and Ayer Shirley Regional School Committee (ASRSD ) — and two candidates vying for a single […]
Community Calendar
Friday, May 9 Laurelwood Garden Club Meeting: 9:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Art Museum, at 185 Main St., Fitchburg. A discussion and demonstration on “Container Gardening” will be held. Contact Julie Palioca at 978-537-7630. Tot Time: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Stories, songs, and crafts; ages 1-3. Preschool STEAM Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Randall […]
Boston University CTE Center researchers trying to diagnose CTE during life, recruiting former football players
Boston University CTE Center researchers are trying to diagnose CTE during life. Scientists are recruiting former football players, including Matt Hasselbeck, for a new study.
