At a time when the general sense across the country is that politicians are too old, Qenan Francois’ election to the North Middlesex School Committee broke a status quo, but in Greater Lowell this year he was one of several young candidates to win a local elected position.
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Townsend to observe Memorial Day with parades, concerts
TOWNSEND — Memorial Day will be observed in Townsend on Sunday, May 25. Members of Townsend VFW Post No. 6538 and its Auxiliary, American Legion Post No.199 and its Auxiliary, and DAV Chapter 122 will attend the 9 a.m. Mass at St. John’s Church in Townsend as a body. Then two parades and a band […]
North Middlesex HS teacher receives state award for civics ed
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 […]
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 […]
