LUNENBURG — The community is welcome to warm up at the Lunenburg Public Library’s Winter Puzzle Swap from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at the library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Starting on Monday, Feb. 3, you can exchange your completed jigsaw puzzles for swap vouchers. Bring your puzzle donations to the front desk and […]
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Local roundup: Fitchburg State men’s basketball team falls
The Fitchburg State men’s basketball fell to the Vikings of Salem State in MASCAC action on Saturday afternoon, 87-59. The first half saw the Vikings (7-11, 4-1) explode out in front behind an impressive shooting percentage by the team, going 19-for-31 (61.3%) from the floor and 10-for-12 (83.3%) from three-point territory. The Falcons (4-14, 1-4) […]
Group starts 3rd month of stand outs welcoming new residents
GARDNER — On Saturday, a local ad-hoc group called All Are Neighbors gathered at the uptown rotary for the 10th week in a row to hold signs promoting the value of welcoming new residents in the area. Minna Scholten traveled to Gardner from Lunenburg to participate. “As communities we can show up for one another […]
Local roundup: Blue Devils rally for win
The Leominster High girls basketball team defended its home court on Tuesday, fending off visiting Shrewsbury High, 46-31. Trailing 24-22 at halftime, the Blue Devils (5-3) blanked the Colonials in the third, outscoring the guests 6-0 to take the lead. The hosts kept going in the fourth and rolled to the win. Jayda Caldwell scored […]
‘We feel like we got a fair contract,’ Fitchburg educators, district finally resolve contract dispute
FITCHBURG — After dragging on for a little over a year, the contract negotiation saga between Fitchburg Public Schools (FPS) and the Fitchburg Education Association (FEA), the union that represents FPS faculty and staff, was finally settled Monday night. The district school committee approved the FEA contract that pertains to teachers, paraprofessionals, custodians, and clerical […]
Experience an afternoon of music and stories with Marc Berger
LUNENBURG — Don’t miss the chance to experience a special return performance by renowned singer-songwriter Marc Berger at noon Saturday, Jan. 18, as part of Lunenburg Public Library’s Monthly Music Series. Known for his unique blend of original songs and his deep connection to the American West, Berger’s music and storytelling, which has spanned over […]