FITCHBURG — Tucked into an otherwise nondescript building on River Street is a lush oasis filled with a wide variety of flowers and plants, a place run by a businesswoman who has been in the florist industry for over two decades. Kelly Vermette purchased the building that houses Last Minute Gifts and Flowers in 2022, […]
Winchendon
‘Filled to the brim with Christmas spirit’
What began as one father’s wish to create a Christmas album for his children led to blending the talents of a legion of local musicians with results that are truly spectacular. “North Central xMass” features 17 tracks compiled by over three dozen musicians from the region who donated their time and talents to record it. […]
Brass quintet to play free concert in Winchendon
The public is invited to a free program of traditional and modern holiday music arranged for brass quintet and performed by the Pioneer Valley Brass on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 4 p.m at the Unitarian Universalist Church at 126 Central St. in Winchendon. The concert is part of a series of Vespers programs with musical […]
Second Chance to host free pet vaccine clinic on Oct. 24
WINCHENDON — Second Chance Animal Services, a nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of pets and their owners through accessible veterinary care, will host a free pet vaccine clinic from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Winchendon Fire Department, 405 Central St. The clinic will offer free rabies and distemper […]
‘Read to a Shelter Cat’ event on Sunday canceled
WINCHENDON — Please note that the “Read to a Shelter Cat” event at Ahimsa Haven that had been planned for this Sunday, Oct. 20 has been canceled due to lack of volunteers. If area residents are interested in helping at Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue, please visit AhimsaHaven.org to fill out an application. Teens with adults […]
‘I envision a bright future’
WESTMINSTER — It’s the end of a long, distinguished era for Nick Langhart, who recently retired as the Forbush Memorial Library director after 13 years in that position. “My time in Westminster has been rewarding, serving in a library loved by so many,” he said. “The staff has been the very best, I’m grateful for […]
