Summer officially starts tomorrow, and that means lazy, hazy, crazy days, trips to the beach or pool (if you’re lucky), and bored, cranky kids by the 4th of July. But not to worry. The Lowell Summer Music Series and Worcester’s Hanover Theatre and Conservatory have you covered with free concerts and more.
Local News
Fitchburg firefighters extinguish blaze at downtown residence
FITCHBURG — Fire crews knocked down a blaze in a residential building on Winter Street last week, arriving at the scene to find heavy fire coming from the upper floors of the residence. Last Wednesday, June 11, just after shift change at approximately 8:27 a.m., Group 2 crews were dispatched for the report of a […]
Leominster French-Canadian Festival this weekend
LEOMINSTER — Event organizer Joseph Bolton is thrilled that the inaugural annual French-Canadian Festival is finally happening. The longtime city resident had initially planned the festival for last June, but it was rained out. It was rescheduled for this Saturday, June 21, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Leominster Eagles Club, 456 Litchfield St., […]
West Nile sample detected a week before summer begins
State public health officials said they have detected the first positive mosquito sample for West Nile virus of the season, putting Massachusetts slightly ahead of previous trends. The virus was found in a sample collected from Shrewsbury on June 13, the Department of Public Health announced Tuesday. There have been no human or animal WNV […]
Community Calendar
Friday, June 20 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 Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. Novel-Tea Book Club for Seniors: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Discuss “The Twilight Garden” by Sara Nisha Adams while sipping a […]
MassDOT worried people aren’t paying attention ahead of major road work
Officials at MassDOT have their fingers crossed hoping that people are paying attention to their weekend traffic warnings.
