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Lesson to Leominster, Fitchburg kids goes beneath the surface
Children from the Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster recently saw the effects of water pollution and contamination on marine life, thanks to a hands-on demonstration from an expert.
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Job Lot leverages clout for charity Rhode Island-based Ocean State Job Lot, a close-out retailer with more than 100 stores in seven states, trucked 22 pallets of food to the Worcester County Food Bank in Shrewsbury on Jan.
Riverfront Theatre sets workshops
"Riverfront Puppets" meets on Feb. 22, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. The cost of the workshop is $19. Make a simple marionette, sock puppet and shadow puppets.
Pool tourney to benefit family of Leominster man killed by driver
When Chad LeBouf was struck and killed by a passing driver while changing a tire on his car at the side of Interstate 190 Jan.
Fitchburg police say stabbed man stable
Police continue to investigate a stabbing that occurred at an out-of-control party early Friday morning, Sgt.
Locals can vote for favorite jewelry on display at Fitchburg gallery
Come vote for your favorite original jewelry design at a new exhibition: "Ornaments: 21st Century Jewelry." on view at Design at 639, 639 Main St.
Fitchburg woman teaches others how to clip and save
Nikki Tabales said she never thought she was cut out to be a coupon guru, but managed to fall into it over the last few months by chance.
Did GPS error lead to rearrest?
Abail revocation hearing held over the past two days to determine if Hector Pineiro Jr.
Town officials voice concerns over Westminster train layover plan
Town officials, frustrated with the proposed spot commuter-rail trains will be kept overnight once the West Fitchburg Wachusett Station is in operation, are hoping they can convince the state the layover station needs to be handled differently or perhaps even moved elsewhere.
In and out of uniform, Porter served community
He was a reserve police officer, past member and Commandant of the Marine Corps League in Fitchburg and a former Marine of the Year.
Fitchburg boarding center collecting donations for dog food
As part of Animal Care Education Awareness Month in Fitchburg, Preppy Pet Suites is accepting donations to fund the purchase of dry dog food for city dogs.
Two Fitchburg teens charged in truck vandalism
Police arrested two teens on Wednesday afternoon after Fitchburg High School students spotted them lingering near a truck in the high school's parking lot, wearing ski masks.
MBTA to hold hearing March 7 in Fitchburg
In response to requests from the state Legislature, the MBTA announced yesterday it will hold six additional public hearings on its proposed fare hikes and service cuts, including one in Fitchburg on March 7. MBTA officials initially scheduled 21 hearings on the controversial proposal that cuts back commuter trains on nights and weekends and would ... (more)
In engine out, ATC 'there when you need them'
Vermont Rep. Janice Peaslee said she doesn't leave home without flight following.
The Stratton Players will present Dan Goggin's "Nunsense A-Men!," directed by Scott Hebert with musical staging by Katrina Caouette and choreography by Darlene Dickson, opening Friday at the First Parish Unitarian Church.
Group drawing plans for Fitchburg Civic Days celebration
With 4 1/2 months left to plan, the Civic Days Committee discussed the July 3 block party at its first official meeting Wednesday night.
Tax volunteers at Fitchburg library
AARP tax volunteers are ofering free assistance with tax preparation for 2011 federal and state taxes at Fitchburg Public Library.
20 Fitchburg stores pass test during alcohol-sales check
Police Chief Robert DeMoura is identifying Fitchburg stores that passed an undercover sting operation in which two college students, ages 18 and 20, attempted to purchase alcohol without showing a valid ID.
Fitchburg intersection a four-way stop during repairs
City officials believe a wiring problem is causing the light to blink multiple colors at the same time.
Fitchburg-area residents seem resigned to idea of $4-a-gallon gas
Camilla Babin of Westminster pumped gas in her Buick LeSabre and wondered if she will be able to afford to drive it by the spring.