STOW — Before it became a haven for arts and culture, the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts was a rugged, sparsely populated frontier. From the early days of revolutionary fervor and industrial enterprise to today’s tourism, many chilling stories remain. A lost girl haunts a cemetery in Washington, and mysterious spirits still perform at Tanglewood. From […]
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FATV-LTV-PAC WEEKLY SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
FATV HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Picks of the Week Monday, 5 p.m., Cultural Council Meeting (Live) Tuesday, 7 p.m., “Barbara & You” with guests from Breakfast for the Bands (New) Wednesday, 7 p.m., “Inside Fitchburg” featuring Fitchburg State University Theatre Channel Comcast 8/Verizon 35 “Public” Sunday, 9 p.m., “Andy’s Little Sci-Fi Horror Show Halloween” Monday, 4:30 […]
Lunenburg Public Library to host Autumn Puzzle Swap
LUNENBURG — The Lunenburg Public Library’s ever-popular puzzle swap is back on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., at the library, 1023 Massachusetts St. Starting on Monday, Oct. 28, exchange your completed jigsaw puzzles for swap vouchers. “Our swap events are great opportunities for puzzlers looking to spruce up their collections without spending […]
Community Calendar
Sunday, October 27 Sunday Morning Bird Walk: 8 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Walk the trails in search of birds, all levels of experience welcome. Register at massaudubon.org. Monday, October 28 Tiny Tykes Trick-or-Treat: 10-11 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Trick or treat around the library with Halloween plushies, coloring books, crayons, and more. Ages 6 […]
Massachusetts Republican Party dogged by new cash, legal woes weeks before election
The Massachusetts Republican Party settled a lawsuit Friday tied to work done by an outside marketing firm during the 2022 election but quickly found itself entangled in new cash and legal woes just ahead of the November election, according to a letter obtained by the Herald.
Senior center thanks volunteers with live music and lunch
FITCHBURG — A multitude of people gathered at the senior center on Oct. 24 for the annual volunteer recognition event. Local Eagles cover band “The Long Run” provided live music while attendees enjoyed a catered lunch spread. Fitchburg Senior Center Director Amanda Koeck welcomed everyone to the celebration and said that this was her first […]