1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (275+ words) DEAR PET TALK: A skunk has taken up residence on my enclosed porch, and I didn’t advertise for a roommate — help! I love wildlife, but not so close. — Animal Lover At A Distance DEAR ANIMAL LOVER AT A DISTANCE: Ouch!...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (162+ words) Darla is a little rascal — a large mixed-breed (38 pounds) who definitely has some bully in her. She arrived at Lowell Humane Society with her sister, Ruby, who has since been adopted. She is a sweet and smart dog, and since…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (217+ words) The new sign is part of a project to construct welcome signs at key gateways in the region to boost civic pride and serve as a positive first impression for visitors. “One North Central, our regional economic development plan, is…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (193+ words) TOWNSEND — Area residents will gather on the Townsend Common Friday, Sept. 18, to honor American prisoners of war and those still missing in action. Townsend VFW Post 6538 and its Auxiliary will hold a candlelight POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony beginning at 6:15 p.m....

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (216+ words) FITCHBURG — The community is invited to attend the fourth annual Lowe Park Chalk Art Festival this coming weekend. The event on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lowe Playground, 174 Elm St., will once again feature art, music, food, prizes,…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (295+ words) FITCHBURG — The Friends of Fitchburg Cemeteries will hold several unique community events to continue the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Revolution, a cemetery walking tour and painting session on Sept. 13, and then a concert on Sept. 20. Both events are…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago   (982+ words) FITCHBURG — On Wednesday, Sept. 9, when the recruits of Fitchburg State University’s ninth Recruit Officer Course march across the stage at Weston Auditorium and graduate from the Police Academy, 22-year-old Collin Dudek will realize a dream he has carried for as…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (207+ words) FITCHBURG — The Rotary Club of Fitchburg and the Fitchburg East Rotary Club invite Fitchburg veterans to join them for a special Veterans Appreciation Dinner & September 11th Remembrance on Friday, Sept. 11, at the Fitchburg Senior Center. This event is being held to…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (261+ words) LEOMINSTER — Members of the Fall Brook Elementary School Kindness Club drew colorful chalk creations on the sidewalks to welcome students back for the first day of school. Hearts, stars, rainbows and suns and were featured in the artwork along with…...