LEOMINSTER — The annual Starburst festivities coming up this weekend will feature traditions such as Citizens of the Year, fireworks, and fun for all ages. The yearly event returns to Doyle Field on Priest Street on Saturday, Aug. 9. Gates open at 4:30 p.m., admission is free, and more information can be found by following […]
Mount Wachusett Community College
‘A transformative opportunity’
GARDNER — Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) has been awarded an $874,420 grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program. This significant funding will support the implementation of the MWCC Village Project, a comprehensive initiative designed to address basic needs insecurities among MWCC’s diverse student population. “This grant represents a […]
East Wing Gallery at MWCC welcomes artist Jenny Vogel
GARDNER — The Mount Wachusett Community College East Wing Gallery is thrilled to announce the arrival of an exhibit by renowned artist Jenny Vogel. Opening Oct. 9, Vogel’s installation promises to captivate audiences with its innovative blend of digital art and interactive experiences. Jenny Vogel, a distinguished artist known for pushing the boundaries of contemporary […]
‘I love the ability to help someone’
LEOMINSTER — Longtime city resident and community leader Claire Freda was recently appointed as the Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) Board of Trustees chair by Gov. Maura Healey, the latest honor in a lengthy and distinguished history of public service that goes back nearly four decades. “It stands for so much and what the majority […]
‘Black joy out in winter’
GARDNER – Mardi Fuller delved into her love of nature and what it means to be a woman of color in the outdoors during her talk at Mount Wachusett Community College on April 30. Fuller kicked off her program with a montage of videos that showcased her adventures out and about in snowy weather in […]
