Hearts won’t literally break on Valentine’s Day if the perfect gift isn’t received, but they may break later if the heart health check in is not on the to-do list this month. More...

5 FRIDAY The band Fourth Gear will perform at 9 p.m. at Beemer’s Pub, 114 River St., 6 Fitchburg. SATURDAY The Friends of the Leominster Public Library will hold their First Saturday Book Sale from 10 More...

FITCHBURG — Enjoy the magical music of the Thayer Symphony Orchestra, led by Maestro Toshimasa Francis Wada (above), and vocalist Steve Marvin as they celebrate Valentine’s Day in concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Stratos G. More...

Republican Party leadership statewide, and even throughout the nation, is looking at January’s election of Scott Brown to the United State Senate as resurgence of the party. Democratic leadership is trying to spin the results of the election as an abnormality that does not speak to any large scale issues. More...

The Westminster Council on Aging is located at 127 Main St., in the American Legion Hall. For more information on any program or service contact COA Director Sue Fisher at (978) 874-7402. The center is open weekdays from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and from 12:30 to 4 p.m. More...

Oakmont junior point guard Kristen Connolly splits the Narragansett defense during a 68-32 win over Narragansett on Friday, Jan. 29. The win propelled th the Spartans record to 14-1 on the season. (Above) Oakmont sophomore g guard Shannon Davis drives the lane during the game. More...

Oakmont Regional High School Thursday, Feb. 11 – Second Semester Open House and Course Selection Night, 7 p.m. Alumni Auditorium Friday, Feb. 12 – Half Day, Professional Development, students dismissed at 11:05 a.m.; Valentine’s Dance, 7 to 10 p.m. in cafeteria More...

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ST. IGNACE, N.B. — Idora Caissie of the Villa Providence Shediac and formerly of St. Ignace, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, Jan. 29, at the age of 80. More...

ASHBY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Located at the Common in Ashby. If you are seeking a Christian worship service and fellowship, please join us Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. (July 5th through September 6th) for worship service. The children’s room and nursery will be available during the time of the service. More...

Top Story: Selectmen approve the temporary dissolution of the DPW Relocation Committee, a move supported by the committee members, during their Monday night meeting. More...

Westminster residents will see a significant increase in their tax rate but will also see a drastic drop in their property values. Town officials believe they accomplished their goal of keeping taxes level this year because of the offsetting difference. The rate increased 10.9 percent the same amount overall property value in town decreased. More...