TOWNSEND — North Middlesex Regional School District superintendent Brad Morgan and Varnum Brook Elementary School (VBES) principal Ami Dolan are pleased to share that the school was recognized by state officials and Special Olympics Massachusetts during an assembly that highlighted VBES’ ongoing progress. On Oct. 22, VBES students, staff and administrators participated in an assembly […]
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Scarsdale, Archambault face off for 1st Middlesex House District seat
PEPPERELL — Incumbent first-term Democratic Rep. Margaret Scarsdale is facing Republican challenger Lynne Archambault in the race for the 1st Middlesex District seat in the state’s House of Representatives.
Cronin, Pirro seek Worcester & Middlesex state Senate seat
FITCHBURG — Early voting has begun in Massachusetts and among the contested seats in the Legislature is a race between Democratic incumbent state Sen. John Cronin and Republican challenger Nicholas Pirro for the Worcester & Middlesex District seat.
Local roundup: Red Raiders sneak past Panthers
One long-distance drive off the foot of Mia Robertson was enough for the Fitchburg High girls soccer team. The junior unleashed a blast from far out which found the back of the net, propelling the Red Raiders to a 1-0 victory over Ayer-Shirley at Crocker Field on Tuesday afternoon. Sophomore Shaelyn Smith turned aside every […]
Students invited enter Patriot’s Pen essay competition
TOWNSEND — Townsend VFW Post No. 6538 and its Auxiliary are sponsoring the Patriot’s Pen Written Essay Competition for students in grades six, seven, and eight. The theme for this year’s essay is “My Voice in America’s Democracy?” Although U.S. citizenship is not required, students entering the contest must be lawful U.S. permanent residents or […]
Townsend Military Band concert to be held this Thursday
TOWNSEND — Following two consecutive weeks of postponed concerts due to rain, the Townsend Military Band plans to conclude its 2024 Thursday evening concert series on the Townsend Common on Thursday, August 22. The band under the direction of Thomas Souza will open its concert at 7:30 p.m. Area residents are encouraged to bring their […]
