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 […]
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‘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 […]
Lowell poet selected as finalist in the Beals Prize for poetry
WINCHENDON — The Beals Memorial Library announced area poet Maya Maria, of Lowell, has been selected as a finalist in the 2024 Beals Prize for Poetry. Now in its fifth year, the competition drew the attention of 85 poets from around the state. The award ceremony will be held at the Library on Thursday, Sep. […]
MassDOT announces $6.5M in street, sidewalk improvements
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the award of $6.5 million in funding to 28 municipalities and two Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs) as part of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Shared Streets and Spaces Program. The program provides project funding to help Massachusetts cities and towns design and implement changes to curbs, streets, […]
Comedy for a cause
LEOMINSTER — Although he didn’t take home the title of New England’s Funniest Firefighter, Jon Williams enjoyed his time in the spotlight at a recent fundraiser. The 12-year veteran of the Leominster Fire Department was part of a handful of firefighters from across New England who paired up with local stand-up comedians to perform on […]
