One of the region’s most prolific softball coaches was laid to rest on Wednesday. Richard “Dick” Hurley, a Fitchburg High graduate and longtime Leominster resident, died after a brief illness on July 7 at the age of 75, with his burial mass taking place on Wednesday morning. Hurley was a giant in the world off […]
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Red Sox fans asked to not buy food, drinks during first-ever strike at Fenway Park
Red Sox fans are being asked to buy food and drinks outside of Fenway before turning out for games, as ballpark concession workers are ready to take to the picket line.
Local notebook: Santucci making strides in Brooklyn
He started his professional career 0-4, but it’s safe to say Jonathan Santucci has turned things around. Playing for the High-A Brooklyn Cyclones, the Leominster native and 2024 second-round pick of the New York Mets has won his last five decisions on the hill. And each performance has been better than the previous one for […]
A unique opportunity for Zachery Hillman
For Zachery Hillman, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience that’s eight years in the making. Ever since he was upright, the Lunenburg resident has been on skates. That’s not hyperbole; as a two-year-old he began hitting the ice at the Wallace Civic Center in Fitchburg, taking “Learn to Play Hockey” classes with Fitchburg State head coach Dean […]
Massachusetts girls flag football soars to new heights
BOSTON — What started as a small initiative by the New England Patriots has quickly turned into a statewide phenomenon.
Strong spring for Fitchburg middle schools
It’s no secret that the Fitchburg High track and field teams have been on the rise for the past couple of years. The reason, however obvious it might seem, may not be as well known. The track and field programs in Fitchburg’s middle schools have been on the ascendancy as well, providing a fantastic feeder […]
