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Playing for new skills

New program for preschoolers assists with motor and sensory functions
By Lindsay Sauvageau JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT
Early in a child's life, selfconfidence and the willingness to try are essential for healthy human development, according to occupational therapist Denise Renzi. More...

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People & Events

CALENDAR

COMMUNITY CHOICE Creole Jazz coming to FSC FITCHBURG - The Creole Jazz Serenaders - New Orleans' premiere jazz orchestra - will turn up the heat when the group performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. More...

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Arts & Entertainment

Encore

a community in surround sound

Local performers light up the nightlife every day of the week. Find out who's playing in your neighborhood: Friday, Feb. More...

Throughout the area

Christian Performing Arts presents 'Do Lord Remember Me' FITCHBURG - To celebrate Black History Month, the Christian Performing Arts Center presents "Do Lord Remember Me" at North Central Charter Essential School, One Oak Hill Road. More...

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Opinion

Editorial

A gamble worth taking

While Gov. Deval Patrick's plan to bring casinos to the state and his political handling of it have been flawed, he is correct in identifying casinos as a revenue stream that would be a benefit to Massachusetts and its cities and towns. More...

Resident: Who needs to bite the bullet?

To the Editor: In a recent Community Journal editorial, the paper correctly pointed out that while the Ash-West teachers are trying to convince the public that they are working for unfair pay, clearly more information is needed. More...

SpeakOut

Political battle not useful for negotiations or reputations
D. Jeff Lawrence OAKMONT PRINCIPAL RETIRED, 1970-2007 ASHBURNHAM

It is pretty difficult to remain silent after the most recent letters concerning teacher negotiations. More...

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Sports

Oakmont/Gansett Ice Hockey News

In front of one the largest home crowds in four years the Oakmont/Gansett Spartan Hockey team beat Grafton High School in an exciting 1 - 0 battle Saturday, Feb. 9, at Iorio Arena on Cushing's campus. More...

Front of the heat

Oakmont junior Joshua Kaddy competes in the 1000 Meter Run during the District E. Indoor Invitational Meet held at Fitchburg High School on Saturday, Feb. 9. JOURNAL PHOTO/VINCENT APOLLONIO More...

Monty Tech to hold March Madness Tournament

FITCHBURG - Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School will hold its annual Bulldog March Madness Basketball Tournament from Saturday, March 1, through Sunday, March 9, in the school. More...

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Worship

WORSHIP COLUMN

ASBHY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Located at The Common, in Ashby. If you are seeking Christian worship, service and fellowship, please join us Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. for worship service and Sunday school. Nursery care available. More...

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Ashburnham

Full-day kindergarten will start in September

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

The Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School Committee voted unanimously on Tuesday night to institute full-day kindergarten with no tuition in the 2008-2009 school year. More...

Vendors wanted for flea market

An Indoor Flea Market will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at the Ashburnham Community Church, Route 12 and Chapel Street. More...

Ski area boundaries earn WMAC approval

By Ellen Parsons JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT

The Wachusett Mountain Advisory Council unanimously approved a new lease changing the boundaries of the ski area at their meeting on Wednesday Jan. 30. More...

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Local music teacher remembered

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

He founded Wachusett Winds. He was one of the first music teachers in the Westminster school system. He was a teacher at the Thayer Symphony Community School in Leominster. More...

Library repairs center of Town Meeting

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

For the last 10 years, the Westminster Library Board of Trustees has been spending money to fix a variety of problems with the structure of the addition to the library. More...

News

Lions' pancake breakfast scheduled

A Pancake Breakfast is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 17, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the V.F.W. Hall on Eaton Street in Westminster. It is sponsored by the Westminster Lions Club and will benefit the Oakmont basketball program. More...

And the check goes to …

Monty Tech's Drafting Technology program is the recipient of a mini-grant from the North Central Massachusetts Tech Prep Consortium. More...

Local students honored for work at FSC

President Robert V. Antonucci of Fitchburg State College announced the names of area students included on the President's, Dean's, and Graduates lists for the fall semester and winter graduation. More...

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Living Well

Healthy Answers:

Doctors answer questions on headaches & whopping cough

Q. How does a migraine headache differ from a tension headache? A. From annoying to debilitating, from occasional to chronic, headaches come in all sizes. More...

HealthAlliance diabetes education program merits recognition

HealthAlliance Hospital diabetes selfmanagement education program has been awarded continued Recognition from the American Diabetes Association (ADA). The program was initially recognized in March of 2002. More...

Area executive earns healthcare management credential

Patrick L. Muldoon, president and chief executive officer of HealthAlliance Hospital, recently became a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the nation's leading professional society for healthcare leaders. More...

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Police Log

POLICE LOG

Westminster Monday, Feb. 4, through Sunday, Feb. 10 Monday, Feb. 4 8:14 a.m. Old Oak-Leino Ave - Possible drug violation 10:38 a.m. Fitchburg Road - Burglar Alarm at Leominster State Forest 4:51 p.m. More...

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Obituaries

Dieter Heinrich Keller, MD, 75

Was chief pathologist at Henry Heywood Hospital

LEOMINSTER - Dieter Heinrich Keller, MD, 75, of George Terrace, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, in HealthAlliance Hospital/Leominster, after a brief illness. Dr. Keller was born on Oct. 18, 1932, in Frankfurt-Main, Germany, the son of J. More...

Ronald L. Brough, 65

Was accomplished musician and teacher

WESTMINSTER - Ronald "Ron" L. Brough, 65, of 96 Sergeant Road, died at his home after and illness on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008. Ron was born in Fitchburg on June 1, 1942, the son of the late Henry Albert and Louise (Frye) Brough. More...

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Westminster

MEETING MATTERS

WESTMINSTER BOARD OF SELECTMEN WEDNESDAY, FEB. 6, 2008
Compiled by Caitlyn Kelleher Journal Reporter

Top Story: Selectmen voted to appoint Patricia Glover to the Board of Health after she interviewed with Selectman John Fairbanks. Glover, a medical doctor, was appointed to fill the position vacated by Daniel Ervin in November. More...

Daffodil Days helps those in need

As the first flower of spring, the daffodil is a symbol of hope. To the American Cancer Society, it represents the hope everyone shares for a future where cancer is no longer a life-threatening disease. More...

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