New program for preschoolers assists with motor and sensory functions
Early in a child's life, selfconfidence and the willingness to try are essential for healthy human development, according to occupational therapist Denise Renzi. Yet, there are many children who have trouble playing or participating in certain activities and become avoidant and withdrawn sometimes even before they reach pre-school. More...
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...
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. In two weeks, the trustees are going to ask voters to approve an estimated $2.5 million to $3 million to completely renovate the exterior of the addition of the building. More...
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. The breakfast includes pancakes, with as many helpings as desired, ham, orange juice, coffee and milk. More...
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. 16, in Weston Auditorium, Fitchburg State College. More...
Local performers light up the nightlife every day of the week. Find out who's playing in your neighborhood: Friday, Feb. 15 The Leominster-based solo acoustic artist Chris Reddy will be performing at Seamus O'Callahans, Leominster Road, Sterling, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. More...
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...
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...
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. With only one conference game left against Hudson-Catholic High School, the Spartans have put themselves in position to win the Russell Conference. More...
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. Paul and Ann (Ries) Keller. He lived in Leominster for most of his life. More...
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. Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. Romans 15:7. More...
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...
WESTMINSTER BOARD OF SELECTMEN WEDNESDAY, FEB. 6, 2008
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. Ervin resigned because he moved out of town. More...
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