ASHBY — In celebration of women – locally and worldwide – the local Women’s Caucus for Art chapter chose the theme “The Mother Cycle” for their specific part of the International 6000 Circles Project. The project officially kicked off in March with a group circle-making day and will end in November with a closing reception […]
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Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of Sept. 2, 2024
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of Sept. 2, 2024. Road Construction Monday – Sunday 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. River Street Bridge: MassDOT’s contractor Northern Construction has implemented a detour on the River Street Bridge. All southbound traffic […]
Good old-fashioned fun at the Middlesex County 4-H Fair
The Middlesex County 4-H Fair returned to the fairgrounds in Westford Aug. 23-25, showcasing a number of agricultural exhibits and competitions, and lots of fun activities for all ages.
‘A collaborative spirit’
FITCHBURG — Mary McManus’s voice was filled with emotion when she spoke about her late grandmother teaching her to make candy when she was a young girl. The city native is one of the vendors at the newly opened Fitchburg Public Market located at 35 Main St. McManus opened her Candy Lady Confections stall over […]
Fitchburg man gets 3 years in connection to fight outside local pub
WORCESTER— A Fitchburg man was sentenced to three years in prison in federal court recently in connection to a physical altercation involving a firearm at Mill City Pub in Fitchburg in 2023. On Aug. 23 in Worcester federal court, Satron Pridgen, 45, of Fitchburg, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Margaret Guzman to three […]
Willie Nelson: Songs and Stories with Matt York
FITCHBURG — Longtime New England singer/songwriter Matt York will perform songs and tell stories about country music great Willie Nelson at a free concert beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Fitchburg Senior Center, 14 Wallace Ave. This event is hosted by the Fitchburg Public Library. York will focus on Willie’s long and […]
