Evangelidis, Kaplan square off for state rep. seat
By Caitlyn Kelleher Journal Staff Reporter
     How much state aid is enough? That is the question the two men running to represent Westminster and the rest of the 1st Worcester District are asking voters to decide.
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Local owners concerned about impact of Question 1
By Caitlyn Kelleher Journal Staff Reporter
     Many local merchants oppose the proposal to change the law to allow wine sales in grocery stores, which is one of three ballot questions facing voters at the Nov. 7 election.
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SCHOOL EVENTS
Week of Monday, Oct. 30 through Saturday, Nov. 4
                           
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Making a difference ...
     Louise Janhunen, the senior vice president of Fitchburg Savings Bank (FSB), (right) presented a check for $1,000 to Laila Michaud, the director of the Montachusett Enterprise Center (MEC). FSB is the first business to contribute to MEC's cause and its donation will help with development and down pay...
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Friends of Willard Brook ready for upcoming hikes
     Hike Mt. Watatic Trails with Bill Stanwood - Sunday,
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Community Notes
     Freedom's Way honors the region's heritage HARVARD - Join the second annual heritage tour of Fruitlands trails and Historic Harvard from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, beginning at Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road.
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Haunted happenings fall into region
     Townsend to hold Halloween parade; festivities Townsend will hold its second annual Halloween Parade from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, on the common. The festivities begin with games, face painting, decorating pumpkins, prizes for best costumes, and treats for all children who attend in costume.
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