SPENCER — Sen. Peter Durant says he’s “getting closer” to deciding whether to jump into the gubernatorial race. “We’re still looking at it, and you know, part of that is we have to be really careful. Because A) I have to give up my seat to do it, and you want to make sure that […]
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Montachusett Challenger Baseball League kicks off season
The Montachusett Challenger Baseball League opened its 2025 season Saturday morning at Coggshall Park, marking more than 25 years of supporting men and women with physical and intellectual challenges. In addition to teams sponsored by Miller Mechanical of Townsend, D’Ambrosio EyeCare in Lancaster, Fitchburg Knights of Columbus, and GAAMHA Inc, of Gardner taking the field, Fitchburg […]
Pepperell woman killed in single-vehicle crash in Vermont
THETFORD, Vt. — A Pepperell woman was killed in a rollover crash on Interstate 91 South in Thetford on Saturday afternoon, and the Vermont State Police said the driver has been cited for gross negligent operation resulting in death.
Community Calendar
Sunday, May 4 32nd Annual Walk for Hope: 9 a.m.; Barrett Park, 40 Barrett Parkway, Leominster. Registration will be held from 8 until 8:30 a.m. Free; however, donations are appreciated. To pre-register, visit beaconofhopema.org. Annual Spring Show & Sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Princeton Community Center, 206 Worcester Road, Princeton. Hosted by Princeton Arts Society. Monday, […]
‘Helping people through my art’
FITCHBURG — For one local female entrepreneur, making the decision to relocate her tattoo shop to the city came from a place of knowing her business would be supported there. “It’s nice to be home,” Leominster native Desiree Feliciano said on the sidewalk outside BackDoor Ink just days before the April 25 ribbon cutting ceremony […]
Three pull nomination papers for Fitchburg mayor’s seat
FITCHBURG — Two city residents have pulled nomination papers with the intent to challenge Mayor Sam Squailia in the race that’s likely to one of a few on the municipal election ballot in November. As of press time, residents Joshua Klaus and Emile Seymour have nomination papers out for the mayoral race besides Squailia. If […]
