FITCHBURG — Do you have a dog or cat who is friendly, well-behaved, social, and non-reactive? Consider joining Be PAWSitive Therapy Pets and Community Education. The organization mentors, registers, and insures qualified therapy pet teams who bring joy, smiles, and companionship to schools, nursing homes, transitional housing centers, and the Fitchburg Public Library. Be PAWSitive […]
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Habitat for Humanity North Central MA rally honored Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter
AYER — Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts recently hosted a rally honoring President Jimmy and First Lady Rosalynn Carter. The 39th annual Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project took place last month at the Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts (NCM) duplex in Ayer. Throughout this weeklong event — the first since President Carter’s […]
Only 1 in 7 renter households in Boston-area can afford ‘starter home,’ report finds
Only one in seven renter households in the Greater Boston area can afford an “entry level” home, as affordability issues continue even while construction increases, according to a new report.
2025 Unofficial Municipal Results 11/4/2025
2025 OFFICIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS 11.4.2025
ASRHS Veterans Day event continues a local tradition
AYER — For 27 years, the Ayer Shirley Regional High School Leadership Education Program — sponsored by the Massachusetts Army National Guard — has presented an annual Veterans Day event that is reliably, respectfully consistent, with all area veterans invited to attend. This year was no exception. Faithful to script, the schedule began with a […]
