FITCHBURG — A year ago, the Monty Tech girls’ basketball team had difficulty in stringing victories together, ending up 3-17. In the present, the Bulldogs — with four freshmen who aren’t hearing that dulled noise — are turning things around, and doing it together with a touch of pizzazz. Backed by a total team effort, […]
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Local roundup: Pair of Falcons pick up weekly honors
Fitchburg State senior Liam Bourassa (Shirley) was named Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Men’s Indoor Track Field Athlete of the Week, while freshman Paulino Guevara Mateo (Cambridge) was selected MASCAC Men’s Indoor Track Athlete and Rookie of the Week on Wednesday. It’s the second straight week the duo has claimed the awards. Bourassa picked […]
‘They are well prepared’
FITCHBURG — Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School proudly celebrated its 54th commencement ceremony on May 28. Held at Monty Tech’s Westminster Street campus, the special event honored the achievements of the Class of 2025 and brought together hundreds of families, faculty, and community members to recognize the 343 graduating seniors who completed both academic and […]
MVP Academy launches, offers trades training
FITCHBURG — Local school officials, students, business leaders, and state and local politicians gathered on April 30 to celebrate the opening of the region’s newest workforce training center — MVP Academy. The Montachusett Vocational Partnership (MVP) Academy was, for many years, just a dream, but with the help of generous donors and forward-thinking educators, more […]
‘A way of expressing yourself’
FITCHBURG — Seasoned skater Sara Munroe is looking forward to being part of the 52nd annual Wallace Figure Skating Club show this weekend. “I love skating because it’s a form of therapy and a way of expressing yourself in a way not many people can,” said the 17-year-old high school senior, one of many club members who […]
Local school officials discuss impact of dismantling US Dept. of Ed
FITCHBURG — The feedback provided at the roundtable discussion held at Monty Tech on Friday morning was clear — dismantling the U.S. Department of Education would wreak havoc on schools and students in North Central Mass. in many tangible ways. And the discussion couldn’t have come at a more appropriate time — not even 24 […]
