Friday, May 30 Tot Time: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Stories, songs, and crafts; ages 1-3. 978-772-8250. Preschool STEAM Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. 978-897-8572. Bilingual Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Learn basics of Spanish; ages 3-6. 978-874-7416. Parent & Me […]
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Customers react to Market Basket CEO being placed on paid leave
LOWELL — A day after the latest Market Basket family feud came to light, it was unclear whether this will be a repeat of the 2014 saga, but the weeks of protests 11 years ago were still on the minds of some customers.
Massachusetts brain tumor cluster: Nurses not satisfied with Newton-Wellesley study
A nurses’ union isn’t satisfied with a Mass General Brigham investigation that found the brain tumor cluster at Newton-Wellesley Hospital is not connected to working conditions.
Oakmont high senior receives $40K scholarship
ASHBURNHAM — Oakmont Regional High School senior Jonathan Germain was recently named an Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship recipient. According to a press release, the 17-year-old town resident will receive up to $40,000 over four years to pursue a degree in computer science at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. Germain is one of only seven Massachusetts students to […]
Unitil meets with local officials to discuss emergency planning, response
FITCHBURG — Unitil met with police, fire, and municipal officials last week to share how the company prepares for and responds to storms and emergencies and to explore ways to strengthen coordination during outages and other incidents affecting electric service. The session, held at Great Wolf Lodge, offered a behind-the-scenes look into Unitil’s emergency preparedness […]
‘Summer View of Wachusett Mountain from Fitchburg’
The oil painting “Summer View of Wachusett Mountain from Fitchburg,” by Gamaliel Waldo Beaman (1852 -1937), is a cityscape that captures Fitchburg from the northeast looking southwest. The painting is currently on exhibit at The Mountainside Bakery and Cafe in Princeton. Born in Westminster with strong ties to the Twin Cities, Beaman was a regional […]
