The inaugural installation of public art on the Fitchburg Art Museum’s façade is up and eliciting positive comments. Cuban American artist and educator Gabriel Sosa considers the stories of Spanish-speaking residents in Central Massachusetts, contemporary visual culture in downtown Fitchburg, and the complexities of the American Dream. Entitled “La bodega de mis sueños (The bodega of […]
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Community welcomed to Princeton Farm Days on May 10
PRINCETON — This town has a rich agricultural heritage, reflected in its early farmhouses and barns, and the stone walls bordering fields and pastures. Back then, most families in Princeton depended on their gardens, orchards, and livestock to feed their families, and sold or bartered the surplus production. The community is welcome to see firsthand […]
MassDems asks for investigation into GOP’s Mike Kennealy for alleged violations of state law
Top brass at the Massachusetts Democratic Party called on campaign finance regulators Tuesday to open an investigation into Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Kennealy for alleged “multiple violations” of state law connected to a series of over-the-limit donations in April.
‘Great to see people excited’
LEOMINSTER — The greenhouse at Gove Farm is bursting with a colorful variety of flowers and plants of all kinds, just in time for gardening and Mother’s Day around the corner. The multigenerational farm opened for the season on May 3, much to the delight of fans of the 930 Mechanic St. spot. “Today is […]
Nashoba Tech holds ‘Senior Prom’ for assisted-living residents
WESTFORD — It was a wonderful day for a prom, as residents of Bridges at EPOCH visited Nashoba Valley Technical High School for their annual Senior Prom on March 28. Bridges at EPOCH is an assisted-living facility that provides memory care and is located right next door to Nashoba Tech at 108 Littleton Road. Students […]
Mass. Senate Democrats release $61B fiscal year 2026 budget that boosts spending 6.3%
Massachusetts Senate Democrats rolled out a $61 billion spending plan for fiscal year 2026 that increases spending by 6.3% over last year’s state budget and rejects a series of tax increases that Gov. Maura Healey pitched in January.
