TOWNSEND — Two North Middlesex Regional High School students were recently recognized by the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy with the Biliteracy Award. The Mass. State Seal of Biliteracy recognizes students who have achieved proficiency in English and a partner language by high school graduation. Students will earn the seal on their diploma as a […]
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North Middlesex HS teacher receives state award for civics ed
TOWNSEND — North Middlesex Regional High School teacher and department chair Rebecca Jackson Toch is being honored for her commitment to civics education by peers statewide. Jackson Toch was awarded the 2025 Don Salvucci Award by the Massachusetts Council for the Social Studies for her unwavering dedication to fostering civic understanding and student engagement. The […]
City discusses ongoing need for mental health services
FITCHBURG — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), along with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health and the Fitchburg Health Department, hosted an informative Mental Health Awareness program last week, with over 30 people in attendance. Sue Christensen, who represented the Fitchburg Health Department, welcomed the attendees and introduced Fitchburg City Councilor Elizabeth Walsh, […]
As white sharks return, Massachusetts researchers urge people to be ‘shark smart’
As white sharks return, Massachusetts researchers urge people to be ‘shark smart’
‘The moment has finally come’
LEOMINSTER — Skateboarders of all ages are invited to show off their skills at the inaugural Frankie Fortuna Skatepark Contest on May 31. The exciting and friendly multiple-round competition will be held from noon to 4 p.m. that Saturday at the Frankie Fortuna Memorial Skatepark on Johnson Street that was completely renovated and then dedicated […]
Karen Read protesters score win in First Amendment buffer zone case in federal appeals court
Karen Read protesters score win in First Amendment buffer zone case in Massachusetts federal appeals court
