FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of April 21, 2025. 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 […]
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Sheriff reports spring surge in “smishing” scams
WEST BOYLSTON — Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis is warning residents about a recent wave of “smishing” scams targeting cell phones across Massachusetts. Smishing, a combination of “SMS” (short message service) and “phishing,” involves scammers sending fraudulent text messages with website links to residents’ cell phones. According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), a typical […]
Leominster therapist celebrates 40 years of private practice
LEOMINSTER — Angela Grattaroti is celebrating quite the milestone — 40 years as a private practice therapist who has cared for thousands of people during her career. “I feel blessed to have been guided to my life purpose and continue to help people,” she said, adding that her role has enabled her to fulfill her […]
Learn how to make Finnish coffee bread with Saija Laurla
FITCHBURG — There is a saying in Finland — a loved child has many names — and this most certainly applies to their loved coffee bread. Join Finland native Saija Laurla as she teaches you how to bake a traditional Finnish sweet bread from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at the Finnish […]
Historical Piano Concerts series’ 39th Spring season opens April 27
ASHBURNHAM — Trio Confero will play sonatas by Johannes Brahms and Wilhelm Berger for the opening of the Historical Piano Concert Series. The show will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, at New Dawn Arts Center/Ashburnham Community Church. Each concert, continuing every Sunday through the month of May, will feature a single […]
New Girl Scout troop launched in Fitchburg
FITCHBURG — As one of the avenues to help girls learn leadership skills at a young age, Girl Scout Troop 65505 is welcoming new members who are going into grade 2 in the fall. Girl Scouts provide young girls with opportunities to explore leadership, financial literacy, life skills, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), the […]
