Locals absolutely dance into awards
      Ana Bracken, of Gardner, and Mary Regan, of Ashburnham, received an Absolute Award for their duo "Bridge Over Troubled Water" with 298 of a possible 300 points at the Dance Ovation National Competition. With this score they also received Dance Ovations National's High Score - Duo/Trio Award.
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New faces at Applewild aring in the year
      At Applewild School there is a school bell which, in time-honored tradition, rings to announce recess, team victories and the beginning of school. Established in 1957 and located in Fitchburg, Applewild will open its doors to begin its 50th school year on Sept. 4, to approximately 280 students in ...
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MWCC teams up with Google to communicate with students
      GARDNER - Mount Wachusett Community College is one of the first colleges in the nation and the first in Massachusetts to offer its students Google Apps, Google's set of hosted and customizable communications solutions, as part of the college's core IT service offerings.
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Oakmont announces orientation programs
      Oakmont Regional High School student leaders and administrators are hosting several events to welcome new members of the school community and help them get a head start on the new school year. On Wednesday, Aug. 22, from 9 to 11 a.m. transferstudents are invited to go to Oakmont for an informal d...
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State Rep. Evangelidis files bill
      State Rep. Lew Evangelidis (R-Holden) filed legislation designed to deter the fraudulent use of handicapped placards in Massachusetts. Under this bill, the penalties for the fraudulent use of a handicapped placard would be increased.
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Montachusett Chorale holds rehearsals
      The Montachusett Chorale will hold open rehearsals for its 16th season at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26, and Sunday, Sept. 9, in the old auditorium of St. Leo School, 108 Main St. Ability to read music is not required. For more information, call (978) 534-0836.
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American Heart Association course to be offered
      Always On Call Health Services®, Inc. will be offering the American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR course for Infant, Child, Adult (and AED) from noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, at 285 Central St., Suite 214, Leominster. This course is geared for people who work within the healthca...
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