PET OF THE WEEK Penelope is looking for a good lap
Penelope is a small, wire-haired terrier mix who came to the Fitchburg Animal Shelter as a stray. She is a happy-go-lucky young girl who is content to observe the goings-on of shelter life.
View ArticleComedian Paula Poundstone to perform in Shirley
SHIRLEY -- Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road, will welcome back comedian Paula Poundstone in concert Friday, Sept.
View ArticleMonty Tech hires staff
FITCHBURG -- Monty Tech started the 2012-13 school year, its 42nd year of operation, with new staff members hired to fill vacancies due to retirements, resignations and grant funding.
View ArticleTwo-day Townsend crafts fair coming up
TOWNSEND -- Demonstrations by talented artisans and crafters as well as live music will make the 31st year of the Townsend Historical Society's annual Arts and Crafts Fair a fun and memorable event.
View ArticleLeominster symphony to fete leader Wada on Oct. 11
FITCHBURG -- The Leominster-based Thayer Symphony Orchestra and its patrons will celebrate Maestro Toshimasa Francis Wada's 30th anniversary with the orchestra with a gala dinner and concert.
View ArticleFitchburg group offers theater classes for kids
FITCHBURG -- Riverfront Children's Theatre, 454 Main St., Fitchburg, is calling all young performers, offering theatre arts classes for kids age 4-8 who love acting, singing, improvisation, dance,...
View ArticleBarbershop quartet to perform at library
LEOMINSTER -- Come to the Leominster Public Library and enjoy the women's quartet Boston Accent as they serenade and entertain the audience with their award-winning barbershop harmony.
View ArticleLeominster's LUK leads event in forest
LEOMINSTER -- LUK and the Department of Conservation and Recreation are hosting a free Nature Quest event at Leominster State Forest Saturday, Sept.
View ArticleWEEKEND BEST BETS
FITCHBURG -- "I still laugh all the way through, even though I know what's coming," says Jennifer Leung, director of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," presented by the Stratton Players from...
View ArticleStore to host adoption event
LEOMINSTER -- Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue will participate in PetSmart's National Adoption Event at the PetSmart store at 89 Commercial St.
View ArticleTickets for upcoming AHS reunion available
AYER -- The Ayer High School class of 1972 will hold its 40th class reunion on Nov. 10, from 6-11 p.m.
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Today Women's Hike: Leominster Recreation Department (carpool to Prospect Park for the hike); 9 a.
View ArticleKaraoke contest begins tomorrow
FITCHBURG -- The fourth semiannual Sing to Win Karaoke Competition kicks off Sept. 14 at 9 p.m. The competition is hosted by Heather DiNitto of Key Performance Entertainment & Events, and the...
View ArticleNorth Quabbin Garlic festival reeks of fun
ORANGE -- Follow your nose to the 14th annual North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival on Sept. 29 and Sept.
View ArticleIllustrator's show takes CenterStage at FSU
FITCHBURG -- CenterStage at Fitchburg State University invites the public to explore "The Paradigm of Power" with celebrated illustrator Peter O.
View ArticleGarden Club to plant daffodils in city parks
FITCHBURG -- The Laurelwood Garden Club of Fitchburg will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday, Oct.
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Today Book Sale: Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St.; noon to 7 p.m. For information call 978-829-1789.
View ArticleStudents fix up Salvation Army during Day of Caring
FITCHBURG -- Armed with rakes, paint brushes, ladders, lunches and bottles of water, a group of Monty Tech drafting-technology students recently shut off their computers and climbed into a school van...
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GARDNER -- Theatre at the Mount will present "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" this weekend at the Raymond LaFontaine Fine Arts Center at Mount Wachusett Community College.
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Today Thayer Memorial Library Book Sale: Town Hall, 695 Main St., Lancaster; noon to 4 p.m. Hosted by the Friends of the Thayer Memorial Library.
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