Desiree Demski-Hamelin spent one week this summer studying the working of the government The 17-year-old Ashburnham resident was one of two girls to represent the state at the American Legion Auxiliary's 61st annual Girls Nation event. More...
The committee voted 7-1 on Wednesday, Aug. 15, to implement $100 participation fees for each athlete's participation in each sport as well as for participation in the marching band. "I think this is the best of all evils," said Committee Chairman David Christianson. More...
Ashburnham-Westminster regional School Committee members took less than 10 minutes on Wednesday, Aug. 15, to decide they would not seek additional funding at a district-wide town meeting after the failed override night before. More...
Enjoy the festivities at Annual Yankee Street Fair The annual Yankee Street Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, on the grounds of the First Congregational Church, 138 Main St., Westminster. More...
What could be better than sun, fresh air and live music in a mountain setting? Wachusett Mountain's 10th Anniversary Music Festival kicks off Saturday, September 8, and runs through Sunday, September 9. On September 8 legendary rock & roll band "The Stompers" celebrate their 30th Anniversary Tour... More...
Forget what the weather, calendar, or anything else tells you. Summer ends next week, when school starts. Apparently long gone are the days of the post-Labor Day start of school, so it's an August start this year for all but the youngest school children. Let the grumbling begin. More...
Students will be facing in a new sight as they walk through the lines of the cafeteria this year because a new food services program has started. A new look in the kitchen and new food choices will appear this year as Chartwell Educational Dining Services takes over as the managers of the food se... More...
Are you pulling more squash from your garden than you know what to do with? Are friends and neighbors handing you zucchini when they see you outside? If so, don't despair, and don't refuse them, we're going to talk zucchini bread today. This bread can be frozen so you can enjoy the flavorful veggi... More...
(Upper left) Tristan Hood, 8, of Westminster, goes to the ground to make a save while playing Goalie during a Pick-Up Soccer game sponsored by the Oakmont Youth Soccer League at Landry Field in Ashburnham. (Center) Jack Mellish, 9, of Ashburnham, rushes by opposing players during a scrimmage. More...
Chuck Morse does not expect his audience members to learn Morse code to listen to his show. He does, however, expect them to call in with their opinions. Morse's live call-in radio show is the newest program to join the Heart of New England on the AM-1280 The Blend lineup. More...
ASHBURNHAM - Janet A. (Martin) Simmons, 86, of Ashburnham, died at home in the presence of her family on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007. She was born on April 10, 1921, the daughter of George and AnnaMae (Shaw) Martin in Worcester. Janet graduated from Classical High School in Worcester. She was an Ens... More...
ASBHY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Located at The Common, in Ashby. If you are seeking Christian worship, service and fellowship, during the summer months (July 1 through September 2nd), please join us Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. for worship. Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you... More...
The Historical Piano Concerts from The Frederick Collection will kick off its 23rd Fall Season at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2, at Ashburnham Community Church, Main Street (Route 12). Pianist Gail Olszewski and baritone Aaron Engebreth will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2. More...
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