SHIRLEY — Downeast Maine saw a series of winter storms during 2023-24 which created a collision of wind, water and land. “It seemed that the wind never stopped, that it would blow from one way then come around in what seemed a lull, and then blow from the other way,” said Lora Whelan, a contemporary […]
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Community Calendar
Monday, August 5 Owls Up Close: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Work on acrylic paints on canvas with art educator, Julie Harrold. Register at leominsterlibrary.org. Preschool Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Join Miss Kathleen for songs, stories, dancing and a craft; ages 3-5. 978-425-2661. STEAM Story Time […]
FATV-LTV-PAC WEEKLY SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
FATV HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Picks of the Week Monday 4:30 p.m., Kushmerek Connection with guest Peter Capodagli (New) Tuesday 7 p.m., “Barbara & You” with Singer Frances Rahaim (New) Wednesday 7 p.m., “Inside Fitchburg” with guest Maria Milagros (New) Wednesday 6 p.m., Conservation Commission Meeting (Live) Channel Comcast 8/Verizon 35 “Public” Sunday, 3 p.m., “Wicked […]
‘How we help communities help themselves’
LEOMINSTER — Gov. Maura Healey visited the city on Thursday to announce the latest round of Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Action Grants, totaling over $50 million. The grants support community-driven climate resilience planning and action ranging from flooding to extreme heat and sea level rise and will be distributed to more than 70 projects across […]
Fitchburg Arts Community project progressing
FITCHBURG — Project officials say the Fitchburg Arts Community construction process has been “relatively smooth” and is slated to be completed in January of 2025. Construction crews have been busy working on the three buildings that are being repurposed – the former B.F. Brown Middle School, former Academy Street School Annex, and the historic city […]
Senate approves maternal health bill
BOSTON — The Senate on Tuesday night passed an omnibus maternal health care package that expands care options and creates a path for certified professional midwives to become licensed. The Senate bill, which is similar to legislation the House passed last month, would also remove barriers to establishing free-standing birth centers, boost access to postpartum […]
