Friday, June 27 First Friends Story Time: 10:15 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Miss Karen for a relaxed story time for infants and toddlers. 978-597-1714. Touch-a-Truck with Ayer DPW: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Preschool STEAM Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. 978-897-8572. Crafternoon Playgroup: Noon-3 p.m.; […]
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‘The legacy of freedom’
FITCHBURG — Juneteenth was observed in the city and the Juneteenth flag raised ahead of a lineup of special events in honor of the holiday to celebrate Black history, culture, and community spirit. The Buy Black Market on June 19 at City Hall featured live music, delicious food by Two Brothers Catering, and the opportunity […]
Maura Healey pauses some HomeBase rental assistance after massive spike in demand
Gov. Maura Healey’s administration plans to pause some rental assistance to families receiving benefits through the HomeBase program after total caseloads increased by more than fivefold between 2023 and 2025.
Stages: ‘Shrek the Musical’ a sizzling summer treat at Seacoast Rep
You say the kids are already bored and school is only recently out? How about a trip to Portsmouth, N.H. where “Shrek the Musical” opens tonight and plays through July 27 at Seacoast Rep? “Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that […]
Eye on Art: MFA Boston a great place to spend a hot summer day
Summer is here with all its heat and humidity, and what better place to spend the lazy, hazy, crazy days than in the air-conditioned comfort of a museum? The MFA Boston has an array of exhibitions, tours, classes and film festivals to get visitors through the sultry days in comfort. You will need timed tickets for the headline exhibit of Van Gogh’s 23 portraits of the Roulin family, on through Sept. 7, but there is more to see and do at the MFA. Here’s what the MFA has to say about the Van Gogh portraits: “Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) once […]
Massachusetts education board bars locked, forced ‘time-out rooms’ in schools
The Massachusetts education board voted to narrow the use of “time-out” rooms in schools, taking steps to ensure the spaces are safe and unlocked, and seclusion is only used in emergency situations.
