Thirty years ago, Bob McGowan sat in the office of Oakmont Regional High School's Athletic Director David LaRoche and accepted the job of the junior varsity field hockey coach under then-varsity coach Paula Wollanski. "He said, 'Mac,' that's my nickname, 'what do you know about field hockey?' an... More...
(Friday, 10:36 a.m.) The 10-article special town meeting lasted two hours last night, with a significant debate before rejecting both the quorum requirement at town meeting and a building moratorium in the center of town, but passing a low-impact development bylaw. More...
Behind a quaint family home on Mountain View Road in Westminster a bright November sun and a peaceful lake make the end of the day appear tranquil and quiet. But as the afternoon sun begins to stream in through a set of garage windows, the members of Road-Side Fire aren't ready to be quiet. More...
Members of the Ashburnham American Legion Honor Guard present the Colors during the Veterans' Day Ceremony held in front of the Town Hall on Sunday, Nov. 11. The Honor Guard was comprised of veterans and active members of the Army Reserves. JOURNAL PHOTO/CAITLYN KELLEHER More...
16 FRIDAY St. Leo School and Parish's Holiday Fair will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. at the school, 120 Main Street, Leominster. Crafts, baked goods, raffles, homemade foods will be available. Fitchburg High School's Drama Club will present its 2007 All-School Play "The Wizard of Oz" at 7 p.m. in ... More...
Inspired by a Christmas gift from her father years ago, Patricia Fredericks is now selling copies of her new book of poetry in time for the holiday season. "My father as a Christmas present to my mother and me, had our poems printed in a little booklet. He gave me and my mom 50 copies of the book... More...
Really, imagine something better than this: full of turkey, stuff and gravy, sitting on the couch watching football, while the family sits next to you on the couch. That's the glory of Thanksgiving. More...
Name: Jon Jacobs Hometown: Ashburnham Age: 15 School: Oakmont Regional High School Family: Mom - Mary; Dad - Ray; Brother - Mike Sport (Current): Football Team and League: ORHS, varsity/junior varsity Other sports: More...
SHREWSBURY - Sev E. (Sabettini) Hendrickson, 22, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, at home after a long battle with Muscular Dystrophy. He was born on Oct. 13, 1985, in Leominster. He was a 2005 graduate of M.H.S. in Canton, where he went on to work parttime as a graphic designer. More...
The annual Advent Workshop and Soup Supper will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, at First Congregational Church of Westminster, 138 Main St. Workshops include the hanging of the greens in the sanctuary, a chime workshop for beginners, advent wreath making, advent baking, and an ornamen... More...
George Simmons (center) presented a $7,000 check to the Bresnahan Scouting and Community Center Building Community. The funds were raised during this year's Brian's Gift Road Race, which is held annually in memory of Brian Simmons an Ashburnham resident who was killed by a drunk driver in 2003. The ... More...
Westminster has officially hired their first conservation agent, Bob N. Maki of Gardner. Maki has most recently worked as the conservation agent in Winchendon and Templeton but has a long range of experience in the field, including a couple of years working for the Army Corps of Engineers, said C... More...
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