TOWNSEND — North Middlesex Regional High School teacher and department chair Rebecca Jackson Toch is being honored for her commitment to civics education by peers statewide. Jackson Toch was awarded the 2025 Don Salvucci Award by the Massachusetts Council for the Social Studies for her unwavering dedication to fostering civic understanding and student engagement. The […]
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Montachusett Challenger Baseball League kicks off season
The Montachusett Challenger Baseball League opened its 2025 season Saturday morning at Coggshall Park, marking more than 25 years of supporting men and women with physical and intellectual challenges. In addition to teams sponsored by Miller Mechanical of Townsend, D’Ambrosio EyeCare in Lancaster, Fitchburg Knights of Columbus, and GAAMHA Inc, of Gardner taking the field, Fitchburg […]
Police: Fire investigation uncovers large-scale psilocybin, THC drug operations in Townsend
TOWNSEND — What started as a routine fire response escalated into a major drug investigation, leading to the arrests of three Townsend men and the discovery of large-scale psilocybin mushroom cultivation and THC distribution operations inside a multifamily home divided into two apartments.
Townsend to celebrate Earth Day with festivities
TOWNSEND — The community will once again be celebrating Mother Nature — and all she has to offer — at their annual Earth Day festivities. The event will be held from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at North Middlesex Regional High School, located at 19 Main St. The theme this year is […]
Egg-citing Easter events in the region
The Easter Bunny will be hopping through the region this week making appearances leading up to Easter Sunday on April 20, along with a plethora of fun family friendly events happening. Easter Funday is back at Leominster City Hall on Friday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children of all ages are welcome […]
North Middlesex HS students excel at state music competitions
TOWNSEND — The North Middlesex Regional High School Chamber Choir recently went to the annual Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association competitions and came back with top honors. The NMRHS Chamber Choir received a gold medal for its performance during the regional competition at Westborough High School on Saturday, April 5. As a result, students […]