The Mayo Clinic calls pancreatic cancer "one of the most serious of all cancers," as it spreads rapidly and is rarely detected in its earliest stages. Signs and symptoms often don't appear until the disease is quite advanced and is likely to have spread to other parts of the body making surgical re... More...
On June 12, Ashburnham and Westminster residents will put their thoughts on paper, voting whether or not to approve the Proposition 2 ½ school budget override, which proponents say is an increase merely to maintain district standards. More...
Charlotte Cramm, of the Ashburnham American Legion Auxiliary, with Girl Scout Katie Christensen, 7, stand near an American flag prior to the final ceremony of the day in the center of town. More...
Fitchburg State College is offering professionals a chance to participate in a hands-on educational adventure. The Office of Graduate and Continuing Education created a new graduate certificate in leadership in outdoor-based adventure education, which begins this fall with a Foundations of Outdoor... More...
1FRIDAY The Fitchburg Lodge of Elks No. 847 will host a chicken dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. at the lodge, 860 Ashby State Road, Fitchburg. The dinner will include half of a chicken, scalloped potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll and coffee. Tickets are $5, and can be bought at the lodge after 3 p.m. dail... More...
For weeks, even months, the local budget has been on the front burner of nearly every meeting in Ashburnham and Westminster and the budget that nearly everyone is talking about is the school's budget. In a week (on Tuesday, June 12) the voters will go to the ballot box in each of the two towns to ... More...
Westminster Elementary School third grade teacher Karen Perrett helps students weave their baskets during the Colonial Day activities. Blaire Teirnan carefully weaves her basket in the hallway of the old town hall. More...
Name: Mark Condon Hometown: Westminster Age: 18 School: Oakmont Regional High School Family: Mom - Mary; Dad - John; Brother - John Sport (Current): Outdoor track Team and League: ORHS, varsity Other sports: Football Favorite moment in More...
WESTMINSTER - Mary P. "Patty" (Cliggett) Carr, 53, of 94 Sargent Road, died peacefully Thursday, May 24, 2007, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner. Mary was born in Las Vegas, NM, and lived here for 10 years. She was a Home Health Care worker for many years. More...
American Friendship Association will hold a general meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, June 11, in St. Joseph's Church Hall, 49 Woodland St., Fitchburg. A social will follow the meeting. New members are welcomed at any meeting. Dues are $5 a year. For more information, please call Alfred Jacques, club pre... More...
Cammie Brown (left) of Junior Troop 246 and Tori Powers (right) of Brownie Troop 789 plant flowers on Friday, May 25, on Main Street to decorate for the Memorial Day Parade. COURTESY PHOTO More...
The Westminster Senior Center is open Monday through Friday 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 4 p.m. and is located in the American Legion Hall, 127 Main St. For more information, call Susan Fisher at (978) 874-7402. M.O.C. meals are delivered daily. To reserve a meal, you must call (800) 286-3441, be... More...
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